Program Manager; Business & Operations

GT Independence Main, Sturgis, MI 49091, USA

Pay or shift range: $70,000 USD to $80,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

At GT Independence, people are at the heart of everything we do. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, love what you do, and are eager to grow, you’re in the right place. Discover a career where your work genuinely improves lives and supports a mission that matters.

To help people live a life of their choosing, regardless of age or ability.

GT Independence has earned multiple awards for being an exceptional workplace, including being named a 2026 National “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.” We are also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2026/2027—a distinction reserved for top employers committed to outstanding employee experiences.

The Program Manager manages the operational unit to assist and support real-time operations. The Program Manager facilitates the utilization of resources to achieve customer satisfaction, productivity, payroll schedule adherence, and goal attainment.

• Develop and monitor key performance metrics to measure staff performance and operations functions
• Regularly evaluate business processes, procedures, and systems and make recommendations for improvement
• Participate in business development for recently acquired contracts
• Participate in quality improvement projects and lead efforts in continuous improvement
• Monitor workloads of the group and re-assign tasks appropriately
• Ensure payroll schedule requirements are met so that payroll is distributed on time
• Prepare reports
• Monitor and measure current compliance standards
• Collaborate with other managers and departments to develop, maintain, and update policies, procedures, and training materials
• Manage staffing, staff development, and training
• Build and maintain relationships with states and agencies as the key liaison
• Develop staff in a way that aligns with the company’s vision and values
• Communicate internally within the unit and with external stakeholders
• Apply GT Independence values to the operational group
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree required;
  Bachelor’s in business management or business administration preferred

• At least two years of operations experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in supervision and leadership
• Extensive experience working on complex projects with critical thinking and problem solving
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to build positive relationships and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Experience building highly effective teams
• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite
• Competence in utilizing multiple software applications

• Work is performed in a typical office setting or from a home office

• Team members enjoy flexible paid time off, competitive wages, and benefits
• Meaningful opportunities for professional growth

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