Program Delivery Lead, Medicare Advantage Bid Operations

Humana

. Coordinate and manage the annual Medicare Advantage bid planning, development, governance, and submission process .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $138,200 - $190,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Medicare Advantage bid processes, including governance, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning. Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and influence outcomes in a regulated healthcare environment.

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Medicare Advantage Bid ProcessesProgram ManagementStakeholder ManagementExecutive Presentation DevelopmentPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementStrategic PlanningGovernance ProcessesKPI DevelopmentHealthcare Regulatory KnowledgeCross-Functional Initiative LeadershipExecutive-Level Meeting ManagementFacilitation SkillsRisk Mitigation Strategies

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInfluencing SkillsRelationship BuildingPlanning Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMPLean Six SigmaAgileChange Management

Industry Keywords

Medicare AdvantageCMS RequirementsHealthcare Product DevelopmentRegulated Business OperationsAnnual Planning Cycles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and manage the annual Medicare Advantage bid planning, development, governance, and submission process
Serve as the central point of coordination across Product, Finance, Actuarial, Growth Strategy, Markets, Quality, and executive leadership teams
Develop and manage the integrated annual bid plan calendar, including milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and CMS deadlines
Serve as the point person for bid planning and execution process governance questions and feedback
Identify risks, issues, and dependencies and facilitate mitigation strategies
Monitor overall program health and escalate critical issues to leadership
Support annual bid retrospectives and lessons-learned activities
Establish and monitor KPIs related to bid process execution and stakeholder engagement
Coordinate new plan expansion strategies with core strategic partners
Ensure appropriate stakeholders, including executive leaders, are engaged in discussions and decisions
Coordinate governance meetings, agendas, pre-read materials, discussion guides, and follow-up actions
Maintain documentation of decisions, approvals, assumptions, and action items; recommend unresolved items for escalation
Improve bid governance processes, decision-making forums, and planning processes
Build relationships across Product, Finance, Actuarial, Markets, Stars/Quality, Compliance, and Strategy teams
Drive alignment among teams with differing priorities and perspectives
Ensure stakeholders understand responsibilities, timelines, and expected outcomes throughout the bid cycle
Plan and facilitate workshops, strategy sessions, governance meetings, and executive forums
Manage meeting logistics, attendance, communications, and follow-up activities
Enforce forum charters and rules of order to achieve effective outcomes and decisions
Prepare executive presentation materials with Growth Strategy teammates
Communicate program status, risks, decisions, and emerging issues to leadership
Help executives prepare major bid-related updates to the Board through talking points and preparation sessions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
5+ years of program management, project management, operations, strategy, consulting, or related work experience
Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups
Demonstrated success managing executive-level meetings, governance forums, or strategic planning processes
Proven ability to influence outcomes without direct authority
Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Exceptional organizational, planning, and execution capabilities
Experience developing executive presentations and written communications
Experience supporting Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, healthcare product development, or regulated business operations
Knowledge of Medicare Advantage bid processes, CMS requirements, healthcare regulatory environments, or annual planning cycles
Experience leading enterprise PMO, governance, or transformation initiatives
MBA, MHA, MPH, or related advanced degree
PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or Change Management certification
Experience working directly with executive leadership teams
Minimum home internet speed of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload
Ability to work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus incentive plan based upon company and/or individual performance
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Personal holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Personal wellness support
Smart healthcare decision support
Occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings