Rural Health Transformation Program Manager

Lake Superior Community Health Center•Duluth, MN

About The Position

The Rural Health Transformation Program Manager is responsible for leading the implementation, coordination, and successful execution of large-scale strategic initiatives funded through the Rural Health Transformation Program and other organizational investments. Working closely with the CEO, senior leadership, program managers, finance, clinical leaders, and external partners, this position ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with grant requirements while achieving intended outcomes. The Program Manager serves as the central point of coordination across multiple departments, translating strategic priorities into executable work plans, monitoring progress, identifying barriers, and ensuring accountability throughout implementation. Over time, this position can assume increasing responsibility for organizational grants management, program development, and strategic funding initiatives, serving as a succession pathway into the Manager of Grants & Program Development role.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
Minimum of three years of experience managing complex projects, strategic initiatives, grants, healthcare operations, or related work experience.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management software.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently while supporting organizational priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a healthcare, nonprofit, governmental, or community-based organization preferred.
Experience managing federal, state, or foundation grant-funded programs preferred.
Experience with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), HRSA programs, or value-based care initiatives preferred.
Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies, healthcare operations, and performance measurement preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) initiatives and other CEO-designated strategic initiatives including, but not limited to, enhanced chronic disease management, technology upgrades, and other funded initiatives.
Coordinate development of detailed project work plans, implementation timelines, budgets, and project documentation based on the applications submitted.
Coordinate cross-functional project teams to ensure timely completion of project milestones and deliverables.
Monitor project performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
Facilitate project meetings, maintain action plans, and ensure accountability among project stakeholders.
Track project budgets and collaborate with Finance to monitor grant expenditures and reimbursement requirements.
Coordinate implementation activities required under federal, state, and private grant awards.
Work collaboratively with the Manager of Grants & Program Development to ensure grant objectives, deliverables, reporting requirements, and compliance obligations are met.
Assist with preparation of grant reports by collecting outcome data, coordinating narrative updates, and maintaining supporting documentation.
Develop and maintain project tracking tools, dashboards, and executive reports for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
Collaborate with department leaders to implement new programs, workflows, and operational improvements resulting from grant-funded initiatives.
Serve as the primary liaison between internal departments, consultants, vendors, community partners, and funding agencies for assigned initiatives.
Support organizational change management efforts by facilitating communication, training coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
Analyze project outcomes and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency, sustainability, and organizational effectiveness.
Assist in identifying future funding opportunities and participate in program planning and development activities.
Assume increasing responsibility for grants management, program development, and strategic initiatives as organizational needs evolve.