Senior Program Manager

Vizient • Chicago, IL

7d

About The Position

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. Summary: In this role, you will lead strategic program planning and execution to drive alignment with organizational goals. You will oversee multiple interconnected projects, ensuring cohesive delivery, measurable outcomes, and efficient resource utilization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients, manage risks, and use data-driven insights to optimize performance and continuously improve program effectiveness.

Requirements

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Strong program and project management expertise.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex initiatives.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus.
• Proficiency with program management tools and reporting systems.
• Experience using data to drive decision-making and performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Define program goals and success metrics aligned with organizational strategy.
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, timelines, and budgets.
• Ensure projects align with overarching business outcomes.
• Manage interdependencies across projects to prevent delays.
• Align resources and schedules to support efficient delivery.
• Facilitate collaboration across project teams and clients.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor program performance and escalate critical issues.
• Track KPIs and report progress to senior leadership and clients.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees