Program Manager - Clinical Contracts

Company: Premier, Inc.
Location: New York
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Program Manager - Clinical Contracts

What you will be doing:

The Program Manager is responsible for sourcing and management for the portfolio of contracts within an assigned service line, which will include multiple contracts or relationships. The Program Manager will work with all hospital departments to facilitate and contract for all necessary goods and services needed per the established policies and procedures of NYC H+H through the bid/RFP/contracting process. This position requires leadership, guidance and support to all staff in order to develop best in class strategies with exceptional results. The Program Manager is responsible for working with all Clinical/Non-Clinical and Supply Chain Management partners through a collaborative process of committee building, identifying scopes of work, conducting proper sourcing events, contracting, and documentation.

Specifically, the Program Manager will be responsible for

• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Coordinate internal resources and vendors for execution of tasks and projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
• Creating long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones, adhering to deadlines and allocating resources
• Adjusting schedules and targets on the project as needed
• Motivating people involved in the project to complete tasks on time
• Writing, evaluating, negotiating and executing various contracts covering a range of transactions
• Creating and maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers
• Monitoring contracts and moving forward with close-out, extension or renewal of contracts
• Problem-solving contract-related issues

What we're looking for:

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

5 or more years applicable experience

Skills & Experience:

Contract Operations, Data Analysis, Health Care, Project Management

Education:

Bachelors

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant Experience to include:

• Problem-solving skills
• Time management skills
• Proven working experience in project management and performance management
• Proven working experience with process improvement
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills, and planning
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Proven experience with analytics, gathering, interpreting, and analyzing data

Education:

Masters Degree

CMRP or CPSM Certifications

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Premier at a glance:

• Ranked #1 on Charlotte's Healthiest Employers list for 2019 and 2020, and 12th Healthiest Employer in America (2019)
• Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 14th year in a row
• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts
• Access to on-site and online exercise classes
• Paid time off to volunteer in their communities
• Tuition reimbursement as well as professional development opportunities

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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