Program Manager II

L.A. Care Health Plan•Los Angeles, CA

19d•$88,854 - $142,166

About The Position

Established in 1997, L.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. We are the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan. Serving more than 2 million members, we make sure our members get the right care at the right place at the right time. L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose. The Program Manager (PM) II oversees one or more programs ensuring that the department management and key stakeholders define the program goals. This position is responsible for developing program assessment protocols for effectiveness and quality improvement. The PM II maintains the program standards of quality and performance. This position oversees the program budget for maximum utilization of resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field
At least 4 years of work experience performing problem solving, policy, and/or program implementation.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with internal and external key stakeholders.
Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving, and program planning and implementation skills.
Demonstrated strong writing and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize and analyze qualitative and/or quantitative data.
Knowledge of health care operations or health care systems.

Nice To Haves

In lieu of degree, equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.
Master's Degree in Related Field
Certificate in Program Management
Program Management Professional (PgMP)

Responsibilities

Participates and recommends in setting program goals and objectives. Ensure team members have the resources needed to meet their objectives.
Provide recommendations on financial management of assigned programs including developing, tracking, and updating budgets; monitoring monthly projections and actuals; obligated funds notifications; anticipate budget modifications and other financial matters.
Monitors program operations for quality, efficiency and effectiveness.
Utilizes a client relationship management (CRM) or another system to organize information and facilitate outreach communications, perform forecasting, and measure the performance of programs.
Develop and implement annual work plans; ensure timely and high-quality reviews and submissions of deliverables; Prepare scopes of work and monitoring service delivery.
Work with key stakeholders on program implementation and facilitate communications with cross-functional departments on the status of ongoing activities, manage compliance to scope and reporting requirements. Obtain approvals from management.
Support new business/ program development including cost proposals, recruitment, collaborating, research/writing, coordinating activities.
Identify issues or potential risks, consult with the key stakeholders and management, and make informed decisions on how to address issues, communicating when appropriate with senior management.
Review, edit, and contribute to technical deliverables and manage field assignments as required.
May work with vendors, consultants and government agencies that may include vendor management responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.