Program Manager - Pharmacy Programs

Highmark

$94K — $151K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of project management experience
  • Strong understanding of pharmacy delivery systems
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Experience in developing clinical or pharmacy programs
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
  • PMP or project management certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Assemble project teams to meet defined corporate program objectives
  • Lead project managers in comprehensive planning for corporate programs
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure successful program delivery
  • Monitor program progress, alignment, and financial health
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies for project success
  • Manage vendor responsibilities outlined in contracts
  • Execute additional duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaboration with executive sponsors and cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to complex pharmacy programs
  • Potential for project leadership roles
Full Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This role operates in a hybrid model (T,W,TH) for employees residing within 50 miles of the corporate office.

This role is responsible for defining, prioritizing, implementing, and delivering complex pharmacy programs that require cross-functional collaboration and coordination across multiple projects and related initiatives. The position is accountable for achieving program objectives within scope, quality, timeline, and budget constraints while managing moderate levels of risk and interdependencies. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong business acumen, a deep understanding of pharmacy delivery systems, pricing strategies, and product landscapes, and broad knowledge of all pharmacy business segments, including self-funded pharmacy. They will possess exceptional communication skills, experience developing and managing clinical or pharmacy programs, and a proven ability to influence, align, and lead cross-functional teams toward strategic goals.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with management to assemble project teams and work groups to produce deliverables required to achieve the objectives of a defined corporate program.    Lead project managers and work group leaders in the development and maintenance of comprehensive plans for a defined corporate program.
  • Organize, direct and coordinate cross-functional activities to focus corporate resources on the successful delivery and implementation of the desired results for a defined corporate program and/or strategic initiative.
  • Work with the executive sponsor of a corporate program (VP or higher), and other management as required to achieve the objectives of a defined corporate program.   Acquire detailed understanding of the business objectives for an assigned area.
  • Monitor and evaluate the progress, alignment and financial “health” of a cross-functional group of projects and related activities which together, constitutes a defined corporate program.  Direct corrective action as needed to maintain the viability of the program. If required - Report to the executive team/sponsor/steering committee on the progress, business impacts and strategies around the program(s).
  • Assess risks that might jeopardize successful achievement of the desired results of a program, develop risk mitigation strategies and tactics, and implement risk mitigation plans.
  • As needed - Partners with procurement to develop and execute strategies related to the service/asset contracts.
  • As needed - Manages the vendor to the responsibilities outlined in the contract and statement of work.
  • Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION
Minimum

  • High School Diploma / GED

Substitutions

  • None

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Technology Management-related area of study
  • MBA or Master’s Degree in Technology Management-related area of study

EXPERIENCE

Minimum

  • 7 -10 years of work experience in project management or
  • 7-10 years of work experience delivering business solutions using information technology

Preferred

  • None

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Required

  • None

Preferred

  • PMP or Certification in Project Management

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY 
Does this role supervise/manage other employees?         

No 


WORK ENVIRONMENT
Is Travel Required?
Yes         
 

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