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To better serve our customers we are fostering a culture that emphasizes employee growth collaborative innovation and inspired leadership. We are dedicated to creating an environment where employees can excel and where top talent is attracted retained and thrives. As a testament to these efforts Premera has been recognized on the 2025 Americas Dream Employers list. Newsweek honored Premera as one of Americas Greatest Workplaces Americas Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Americas Greatest Workplaces For Mental Well-Being Forbes ranked Premera among Americas Best Midsize Employers for the fourth time.
Learn how Premera supports our members customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog: us as a Senior Healthcare Program Manager where youll lead cross-functional strategies and oversee transformative affordability initiatives in oncology and other key healthcare areas. Youll be responsible for managing program operations partnering with clinical and operational leaders strengthening capabilities and developing robust reporting to track progress. This position offers the opportunity to shape and expand high-visibility programs directly influencing both strategy and operations across diverse healthcare domains. Your contributions will drive major affordability efforts helping to make healthcare more accessible and reducing overall costs while building programs that have a significant organizational impact.
What youll do:
Drive cross functional strategy for specific condition management programs
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the programs managing tasks resources and timeline to meet deadlines and milestones
Work with clinical and operational leaders to build support and foster effective communication
Build and manage roadmap of capability enhancements for condition management programs and other key affordability initiatives
Support market scan and vendor assessments for capabilities and solution
Support implementation of new programs and capabilities
Build reporting that allows for oversight and management of the efficacy of programs
Collaborate with business partners such as legal and regulatory to ensure appropriate scope and considerations are included in project plans
Oversee and coordinate resources ensuring accountability and effective collaboration across various teams to drive engagement.
Support teams in clarifying and negotiating ownership of program impacts and work with stakeholders to align on desired outcomes and responsibilities.
Lead research efforts and guide the team in defining and assessing the impact of changes ensuring a smooth transition of responsibilities. Offer innovative solutions to help the team address and overcome program challenges.
Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to evaluate and solve difficult problems that impact the overall success of the work efforts.
Monitor implementation goals and schedules. Drive solutions for problem-solving issues in order to achieve program goals.
Document activities and decisions and identify any gaps in processes ensuring that solutions are found communicated and documented.
What youll bring:
Bachelors degree in business or the equivalent of (4) years business experience (Required)
(8) years of business management project management or implementation management experience (Required)
(5) years of healthcare experience preferred
Premera Blue Cross is a leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, providing comprehensive health benefits and tailored services to approximately 1.9 million people, from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. The company offers innovative health and wellness solutions focused on qu ... View more