Principal Program Manager

Summary

Join Intelerad as a Program Manager III (Principal) and lead large-scale, complex healthcare IT programs. You will provide strategic oversight of resources, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires managing multiple interconnected projects, establishing program management frameworks, and ensuring delivery excellence. You will serve as a trusted advisor to internal leadership and external clients, driving enterprise value through successful program delivery. The position involves significant travel (up to 30%) throughout North America and occasionally internationally. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Program/Project Management roles
• 5+ years leading enterprise-scale programs in healthcare IT or similar complex environments
• Experience managing program budgets of $5M+

Responsibilities

• Design and implement program governance frameworks for enterprise-scale client initiatives
• Provide strategic oversight of interconnected projects and dependencies
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps aligned with business objectives and client operational goals
• Establish risk management frameworks and mitigation strategies while working alongside cross-functional teams
• Direct cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives
• Mentor Project Managers and Program Managers at all levels
• Lead enterprise-wide transformation & standardization initiatives
• Define and implement program management methodologies and best practices
• Participate in strategic planning and business development activities
• Serve as the strategic advisor for executive-level client stakeholders
• Establish trust and credibility at the C-suite level with clients
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships and expectations across client organizations
• Drive executive-level communications and program status reporting
• Navigate politically sensitive situations with diplomacy and strategic thinking
• Proactively identify business opportunities and growth potential within client organizations
• Lead executive steering committee meetings and governance sessions
• Manage critical escalations and develop resolution strategies with executive input
• Ensure client business objectives and success criteria are clearly defined and achieved

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification highly desired
• Master's degree (MBA, MHA, etc.)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Experience with enterprise software implementations in healthcare settings
• Strategic thinking and ability to translate business objectives into program deliverables
• Executive presence with outstanding presentation and negotiation skills
• Advanced stakeholder management and influence without authority
• Financial acumen and experience with complex program budgeting
• Strong leadership capabilities with demonstrated success building high-performing teams
• Change management expertise and organizational development background
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive consensus in complex situations
• Experience with agile and waterfall methodologies and hybrid approaches

Benefits

• Medical, financial, retirement, PTO, and/or other benefits
• Bonus and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package