Job Title: Strategic Initiatives Office SIO, Director - Program and Portfolio Management
Client: Health Plan Client (Kaeppel Consulting)
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Work Location: Fully Remote

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Job Summary
Kaeppel Consulting is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Initiatives Office (SIO), Director- Program and Portfolio Management to lead a dynamic team for our health plan client. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in health plan operations, exceptional program and portfolio management skills, and a proven ability to drive strategic initiatives. This is a fully remote contract-to-hire opportunity offering the chance to work in a collaborative, innovative environment.
ONLY candidates residing in the following states can APPLY:
Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin. 

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Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Oversee and manage large-scale programs and portfolios that align with the client's business objectives.
• Health Plan Expertise: Leverage extensive knowledge of health plan operations to develop and implement innovative strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and success across programs.
• Portfolio Oversight: Monitor the health and performance of programs and portfolios, ensuring timely delivery, quality outcomes, and alignment with financial targets.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT, operations, and business teams to integrate initiatives seamlessly across the organization.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks impacting program success, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Leadership Development: Mentor and coach team members to foster professional growth and maintain high-performance standards.

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Qualifications

• Required Experience:
  • Extensive background in health plan operations.
  • Proven track record of managing complex programs and portfolios in the healthcare domain.
  • Strong understanding of compliance, regulations, and industry best practices in health plans.
• Core Competencies:
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Preferred Experience:
  • Leadership roles in program or portfolio management.
  • Experience in leading remote teams.

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Employment Type
This is a contract-to-hire role, offering the opportunity for long-term engagement with a leading health plan organization.

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Work Environment

• Fully remote with opportunities for virtual collaboration.
• Flexible working hours to support team dynamics across time zones.

If you are a seasoned program and portfolio management leader with a health plan background and exceptional interpersonal skills, we’d love to hear from you!