Program Manager, Health Plan Data

Vatica Health is seeking a Program Manager for Health Plan Data Submissions, responsible for designing and operating a process-driven model for submission files. The role involves ensuring predictable submission timelines and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver against deadlines in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the end-to-end Health Plan Data Submissions program lifecycle (HPDE, Bridge, PayerOne, DAV), from intake and planning through file generation, validation, submission, and confirmation
• Design and maintain a capacity-aware, input-driven execution model that replaces static calendar-based planning and improves delivery predictability
• Ensure delivery against fixed, non-negotiable submission deadlines while managing competing priorities and ad-hoc demand
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for submission delivery, providing clear status reporting, risk assessment, and escalation to stakeholders and leadership
• Translate technical, operational, and business requirements into clear timelines and executable delivery plans
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure clear ownership, effective handoffs, and timely execution
• Proactively identify delivery risks, assess impact, and implement mitigation strategies to minimize errors, rework, and downstream disruption
• Establish and maintain a structured system of record for submission requests, milestone tracking, and delivery confirmations to reduce manual coordination risk

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 3-5 years of experience in program management, operations, or delivery roles supporting complex, deadline-driven initiatives
• Demonstrated progression in scope and accountability within program or operations roles
• Experience managing programs with multiple dependencies and fixed delivery timelines
• Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to understand and translate complex data, file formats, and technical processes into executable plans
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in healthcare data exchange, quality reporting, or regulated healthcare environments
• Familiarity with Health Plan Data Submissions workflows, including HPDE, Bridge, PayerOne, or DAV
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical and operational teams
• Experience supporting audit-sensitive or compliance-driven deliverables