Director, General Manager – WIC and Early Intervention

Gainwell Technologies

. Drive growth and lead WIC and Early Intervention pursuits .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $154,200 - $220,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing WIC and Early Intervention programs, overseeing financial performance, and leading competitive pursuits. Proven ability to build executive-level client relationships and guide product modernization in public-sector healthcare environments.

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WIC Program ExperienceEarly Intervention Program ExperienceFinancial Performance ManagementProposal Development and NegotiationPublic-Sector Compliance Understanding

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Hard Skills

Financial ForecastingRisk ManagementContract ManagementProduct ModernizationSolution Design

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeadershipNegotiation SkillsStakeholder AlignmentProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Portfolio Management ToolsClient Relationship Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in Healthcare AdministrationBachelor's Degree in Public AdministrationBachelor's Degree in Technology

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ProgramsPublic-Sector EnvironmentsProcurementComplianceVendor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive growth and lead WIC and Early Intervention pursuits
Oversee portfolio financial performance, client relationships, and product modernization
Build a qualified pipeline and lead pursuits from opportunity identification through proposal development, solution design, pricing, negotiations, and contract award
Lead bid/no-bid decisions and coordinate cross-functional pursuit teams
Monitor WIC and EI policy, procurement activity, competitors, incumbent vendors, and market trends
Identify and prioritize opportunities and guide portfolio strategy and investment
Own forecasting, resource planning, and executive financial reporting
Identify risks and lead corrective actions to meet revenue, margin, and cash objectives
Oversee contract obligations, renewals, options, notices, amendments, and service commitments
Partner with account leaders to manage commercial risks and contractual issues
Align portfolio priorities and client commitments with delivery execution
Address delivery gaps, risks, subcontractor issues, and operational vendor issues
Build executive-level client relationships supporting retention, renewals, and service expansion
Sponsor key engagements, align stakeholders, and help resolve significant issues
Set product direction, investment priorities, and modernization roadmaps
Manage strategic technology partner and vendor relationships, including commitments, renewals, and dependencies
Assess technical options, risks, and investment decisions with delivery and technology leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Direct experience with WIC or Early Intervention programs is required; experience across both is preferred
Experience leading competitive pursuits, including proposals, solutions, pricing, and negotiations
Demonstrated leadership in healthcare programs, technology, or services
Strong understanding of public-sector or regulated environments, procurement, and compliance
Experience managing financial performance, forecasts, and business risks for accounts, programs, or a portfolio
Ability to align product, delivery, account, finance, and partner teams around shared priorities and clear responsibilities
Ability to communicate clearly with clients and executives, negotiate effectively, and exercise sound business judgment
Experience guiding product or system modernization in government health and human services is preferred
Experience managing strategic partners, vendors, and subcontractors is preferred
Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, public administration, technology, or a related field is preferred
Ability to travel based on client, program, and leadership needs, anticipated up to 15% annually

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work flexibility
Flexible vacation policy
401(k) employer match
Comprehensive health benefits
Educational assistance
Leadership and technical development academies
Learning and career development opportunities
Travel expense-related benefits as applicable