Principal Project/Program Manager

Principal Project/Program Manager

Piper Companies is seeking a Principal Project/Program Manager to join a leading organization in the healthcare industry. The Principal Project/Program Manager will lead large-scale enterprise programs, partnering closely with nursing teams, clinical stakeholders, and third-party vendors to develop, implement, and optimize strategic healthcare initiatives. This position is remote however will include occasional travel to Durham NC.

Responsibilities for the Principal Project/Program Manager:

• Lead the planning, development, implementation, and management of multiple large-scale enterprise programs.
• Partner with clinical teams, nursing leadership, and stakeholders to identify program needs and translate requirements into effective solutions.
• Develop program strategies, business cases, roadmaps, and delivery plans to achieve organizational goals.
• Establish program direction, manage interdependencies, and drive collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Monitor program execution, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and performance metrics.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contract administration, and service-level performance.
• Evaluate program outcomes and provide reporting, presentations, and recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational governance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and recommend program enhancements to maximize success.

Qualifications for the Principal Project/Program Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in program management, project management, healthcare operations, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated success leading large, complex enterprise programs from strategy through execution.
• Strong experience managing vendors, contracts, and strategic partnerships.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, align stakeholders, and drive organizational change.
• Experience conducting needs assessments, opportunity evaluations, and developing actionable program plans.
• Strong healthcare and clinical knowledge with experience collaborating with nurses, clinical teams, or healthcare vendors.
• Excellent communication, presentation, budgeting, and organizational skills.

Compensation & Benefits for the Principal Project/Program Manager:

• Salary range of $107,901 - $172,642 annually.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Keywords: Principal Project Manager, Program Management, Healthcare, Clinical Operations, Enterprise Programs, Vendor Management, Strategic Planning, Budget Management, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Project Leadership, Stakeholder Management

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