Vice President – Program Management, Growth Strategy

WellCentric DC

. Lead WellCentric's active contract portfolio and business development pipeline .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare program management, contract oversight, and business development, with a strong focus on client relationship management and proposal development. Proven ability to lead teams, ensure compliance, and drive contract retention and revenue generation.

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Healthcare Program ManagementProposal DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementContract ComplianceBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementProject Onboarding ProcessesPerformance MonitoringBudget DevelopmentQuality Audit Processes

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationMentoringIssue Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Healthcare Project Manager (CHPM)Lean Six Sigma CertificationProject Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Government ContractingMedicaid OperationsManaged Care OrganizationsCommunity Health Worker ModelsCBEMBEMWBE

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead WellCentric's active contract portfolio and business development pipeline
Serve as primary program lead across active client engagements, ensuring deliverables, reporting requirements, and performance milestones are met on time and within scope
Maintain real-time visibility across the contract portfolio and provide status updates to the COO, flagging risks and scope changes
Manage staff and subcontractor coordination, scheduling, documentation, and performance accountability
Oversee client relationship management, including communication, renewal positioning, and issue resolution
Design and implement standardized project onboarding processes
Build and maintain quality checks and balances to protect delivery standards and contract compliance
Monitor contract health, performance trends, and client satisfaction, surfacing expansion or referral opportunities
Support proposal development for government and managed care contracting opportunities
Lead or co-lead proposal writing, budget development, and submission coordination
Identify and cultivate partner and client relationships
Represent WellCentric in partner convenings, networking events, and client meetings
Track business development activity and outcomes against established targets
Recommend and help implement organizational structure, role definitions, and reporting lines
Align staff with engagements based on skill, capacity, and contract requirements
Serve as a senior escalation point for project-level issues
Mentor and support project and account leads
Participate in strategic planning and quarterly operational reviews
Maintain at least a 95% on-time deliverable rate across active engagements
Ensure active contracts are renewed or extended unless deliberately exited
Escalate material risks to the CEO within 48 hours
Maintain staffing plans and prevent unplanned coverage gaps
Participate in proposal or partnership pursuits and maintain a business development activity log
Build and maintain a qualified business development pipeline with a minimum aggregate value of $10 million
Deliver an up-to-date program status report to the CEO and co-owners every Monday
Communicate referral and contract expansion opportunities within 30 days of identification
Document organizational structure recommendations, onboarding standards, and quality audit processes within the first 90 days

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in public health, healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field is required
Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare program management, government contracting, or Medicaid operations is required
Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent contracts or programs
Experience with proposal development or business development in a healthcare or government context
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to represent the organization professionally in external settings
An advanced degree (MPH, MHA, MBA, or equivalent) is preferred
Significant relevant professional experience will be considered in lieu of an advanced degree
Certified Healthcare Project Manager (CHPM), Lean Six Sigma certification, or Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred
Familiarity with DC Medicaid, managed care organizations, or community health worker models is preferred
Experience working with or within a CBE, MBE, or MWBE-certified firm is preferred
Demonstrated track record of contract retention and revenue generation in a consulting or program management environment
In-person attendance required for key client meetings, site visits, and company events
Some regional travel may be required for partner and client engagements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Some regional travel opportunities for partner and client engagements