Manager, Integrated Care Strategic Partnerships

CareSource

. Design, implement, and continuously enhance enterprise vendor governance frameworks, policies, procedures, controls, and operating standards .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,000 - $132,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vendor governance, performance management, and business process improvement within healthcare operations. Proficient in leading cross-functional initiatives and implementing scalable vendor solutions while ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.

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Vendor GovernanceBusiness Process ImprovementHealthcare OperationsProject ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Vendor ManagementPerformance ManagementContract Lifecycle ManagementRoot-Cause AnalysisWorkflow DesignChange ManagementData AnalysisRisk ManagementContinuous ImprovementStrategic Sourcing

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationStakeholder ManagementRelationship BuildingNegotiationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeProject Management ToolsWorkflow Management ToolsContract Management SystemsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Lean Six SigmaCertified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Industry Keywords

Integrated CareDual EligibleD-SNPMedicaidMedicareLTSSManaged CareGovernment-Regulated HealthcareVendor Disability Advocacy CouncilAccreditation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and continuously enhance enterprise vendor governance frameworks, policies, procedures, controls, and operating standards
Lead Integrated Care vendor strategy across Dual Eligible, D-SNP, LTSS, and integrated care operations
Build and maintain an integrated vendor partnership portfolio view covering contracts, implementation, capacity, cost, service levels, quality, risks, and ownership
Partner with cross-functional leaders to translate business needs into scalable vendor solutions and governance requirements
Lead governance committees and vendor review operations, including agendas, decision materials, outcomes, action tracking, and escalations
Identify contracts, risks, performance trends, capacity constraints, and opportunities requiring governance review or executive action
Establish and maintain vendor performance scorecards and management routines
Lead vendor demand, capacity, and resource planning for Integrated Care Programs
Coordinate vendor onboarding and operational readiness across contracting, staffing, equipment, access, training, workflows, data exchange, reporting, and go-live activities
Develop and maintain governance playbooks for vendor selection, implementation, performance management, escalation, remediation, transition, renewal, expansion, and offboarding
Track and escalate contract execution or vendor engagement outside established processes and drive remediation
Own and maintain the Vendor Governance charter
Assess business processes, identify gaps, and lead future-state process design
Apply process improvement and project management methodologies to analyze root causes, implement changes, and monitor outcomes
Drive continuous improvement of vendor partnership processes, tools, data, reporting, and metrics
Operationalize regulatory, accreditation, contractual, and policy changes affecting vendors and Integrated Care Programs
Maintain playbooks for new business, mergers, acquisitions, and market implementation vendor readiness
Coordinate cross-functional workstreams, dependencies, timelines, and accountability
Lead vendor and process implementation activities outside the centralized project management office
Support regulatory submission activities through documentation, evidence, reviews, and approvals
Lead the operational business Vendor Workstream within the Vendor Disability Advocacy Council
Represent Integrated Care Vendor Governance and Strategy in forums and enterprise committees
Prepare executive reporting, recommendations, decision materials, and escalation summaries
Perform other job-related duties as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, healthcare administration, supply chain, project management, operations, or a related field required
Equivalent years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of required education
Five (5) years of experience in vendor management, vendor governance, business process improvement, healthcare operations, program management, strategic sourcing, or a related discipline required
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, vendor implementations, governance forums, performance improvement, and executive reporting required
Experience supporting Medicaid, Medicare, Dual Eligible, D-SNP, LTSS, managed care, or other government-regulated healthcare programs preferred
Experience interpreting and operationalizing regulatory, contractual, accreditation, or compliance requirements preferred
Strong knowledge of vendor governance, third-party risk, contract lifecycle, performance management, and operational controls
Knowledge of Integrated Dual Eligible programs, D-SNP, Medicaid, Medicare, LTSS, managed care operations, and member-centered integrated care models
Advanced business process analysis, root-cause analysis, workflow design, continuous improvement, and change management skills
Strong project and program management skills, including planning, risk and dependency management, governance, implementation, and sustainment
Ability to analyze vendor performance, cost, capacity, quality, compliance, and operational data and translate findings into actionable recommendations
Excellent executive communication, facilitation, negotiation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
Ability to influence without direct authority and drive accountability across internal teams and external partners
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, urgent escalations, and complex cross-functional dependencies
High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and enterprise tools used for project, workflow, contract, reporting, and vendor management
Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or comparable certification preferred
Ability to work additional hours and/or outside normal business hours as needed
Ability to work flexible hours, including possible evenings and/or weekends
Ability to travel up to 15% as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus tied to company and individual performance may be available
Comprehensive total rewards package
Flexible hours
Potential travel opportunities
Equal opportunity and belonging-focused workplace