Program Manager, Innovation

2 months ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Aledade Full time

We are searching for a Program Manager, Innovation & Partnerships to join the team The Program Manager will identify, develop and test new solutions that are informed by evidence, align with Aledade's strategic priorities, and fulfill Aledade's mission of good for patients, practices, and society. This position will primarily be responsible for the development of programs to support (1) beneficiary attribution and retention and growth and (2) patient navigation to programs and services that increase access to care and/or address non-medical drivers of health.

Primary Duties:

  • Strategic Planning and Alignment:
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to align clear goals with overall business strategy, product strategy, and organizational goals.
  • Develop and implement plans that prioritize initiatives based on business priorities, available resources, and dependencies.
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, ensuring transparency and alignment with predefined goals.
  • Lead steering committees or governance structures to drive decision-making and maintain effective communication channels with key stakeholders.
  • Risk Management and Control:
  • Identify and manage risks, including dependencies, trade-offs, and potential roadblocks.
  • Develop and implement control plans to address at-risk goals, ensuring proactive mitigation and resolution strategies are in place.
  • Performance Measurement and Analysis:
  • Evaluate and measure progress against key performance indicators (KPIs), service level agreements (SLAs), and other critical business results.
  • Analyze data to surface opportunities, risks, and trends, providing actionable recommendations to enhance overall program effectiveness.
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 5+ years' progressive experience in healthcare in a project or program management capacity
  • Able to support and execute deliverables across multiple projects, to include project planning documents, task management and tracking systems, progress reports and summaries etc.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
  • Exceptional presentation and synthesizing skills
  • Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
  • Strong analytical skills/mindset
  • Highly organized with a strong attention to detail

Preferred Key Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong skills using Excel and PowerPoint/slide creation.
  • Self-starter who is able to take initiative and ownership,
  • Comfortable tackling ambiguous problems with a high level of autonomy.
  • Collaborative team player with a roll-up your sleeves mentality.
  • Thinks beyond their immediate team and contributes to making Aledade holistically better (active engagement in D&I efforts, culture initiatives, facilitating training, leading roundtables, etc.)

Who We Are:

Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of payers, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives, and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place.

What Does This Mean for You?

At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.

In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:

Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles

Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents, and domestic partners Robust time off plan 21 days of PTO in your first year 2 Paid Volunteer Days & 11 paid holidays

12 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents

6 weeks paid sabbatical after 6 years of service

Educational Assistant Program & Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program

401(K) with up to 4% match

Stock options

And much more

At Aledade, we don't just accept differences, we celebrate them We strive to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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