Program Contracts Manager

Program Contracts Manager

Location: Anywhere

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Program/Project Management

Industry: Insurance

Workplace Type: Remote

Date Posted: 02/25/2026

Rate: $32.00 to $42.00/hr. w2

Our client is seeking a candidate with experience leading and coordinating contract management activities to aid in the implementation of major healthcare/insurance provider contracts. This is a possible contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

• Lead program management for specialty pharmacy network contracting initiatives, including exclusive and limited network strategies.
• Coordinate RFI/RFP processes, vendor engagement, evaluation workflows, and implementation planning.
• Develop contracting program timelines, track milestones, and manage risk mitigation plans.
• Partner with legal, contracting, and pharmacy leadership to support contract exhibit development, implementation sequencing, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate cross-functional work streams across pharmacy, provider contracting, finance, analytics, and external partners.
• Establish governance structures, stakeholder reporting cadence, and executive-level status reporting.
• Identify operational barriers and drive resolution across departments and vendors.
• Develop implementation roadmaps for new pharmacy contracting models, sourcing pathways, and network design changes.
• Coordinate implementation readiness activities including claims configuration, operational workflows, reporting, and vendor integration.
• Evaluate project risks, develop contingency plans, and respond to changing risk conditions.
• Support transition planning for legacy programs as new contracting models are introduced.
• Develop executive-level dashboards summarizing initiative status, risks, and milestones.
• Represent the organization in meetings with external parties including consultants and vendors and manage vendor service delivery as needed.
• Assist with analysis and development of business processes to ensure quality, cost effectiveness, timeliness of service, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop escalation processes to channel issues and concerns to appropriate parties.

• 5+ years of related contract management experience in healthcare or insurance domains.
• Provider network experience.
• Health plan contracting experience.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams and vendor partners.
• Experience establishing governance, reporting cadences, and executive-level status updates.
• Experience with RFI/RFP processes and implementation planning.
• Knowledge in pharmacy or specialty pharmacy (preferred).

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree. In lieu of a degree, 7+ years of related experience.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.