Hybrid Program Manager

at Elevance Health

• Job title: Program Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $106,628 - $159,942 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Atlanta, United States

About the role

• Program Manager leading execution of multi-year programs at Elevance Health. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and execution discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution, coordinating multiple workstreams and ensuring alignment across internal stakeholders.
• Develop and manage program roadmaps, including key milestones, dependencies, and deliverables aligned to business objectives.
• Establish and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and tracking mechanisms to ensure on-time and high-quality delivery.
• Drive cross-functional coordination across Product, IT, Digital, Data, Operations, and other internal teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Define and implement structured delivery processes, including governance frameworks, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure operational readiness by aligning systems, processes, data flows, and resources prior to deployment.
• Oversee program implementation activities, including system setup, workflow configuration, data integration, testing (UAT), and release management.
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, and lead mitigation strategies across teams.
• Facilitate regular program reviews, ensuring visibility into progress, risks, and performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies and implementing scalable solutions.
• Support internal stakeholder alignment by maintaining clear documentation, communication, and reporting standards.

Requirements

• Requires a BA/BS and minimum of 5 years experience in program/project management; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Healthcare and payer experience preferred.
• Demonstrated capability to independently design and implement AI-enabled agents (e.g., via Microsoft Copilot) that automate routine workflows, improve cross-functional coordination, and enhance decision support across complex programs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while meeting strict timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to executive-level stakeholders.
• Experience delivering structured program reporting and executive-ready presentations.
• Experience supporting product communication, positioning, and market rollout efforts.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k matching
• Paid Time Off
• Incentive bonus programs
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Equity stock purchase
• Wellness programs
• Financial education resources