Program Manager

We are seeking a full-time temporary Program Manager to support a high-profile corporate client in Tempe, AZ.

This hybrid role requires onsite work at the Tempe office Monday through Thursday, with remote work on Fridays. This is a temporary, full-time position.

As a Program Manager, you will ensure long-term success of the client's population health program by guiding and supporting a holistic well-being solution that is tailored to the client’s needs and organizational culture. You will provide thought leadership by personalizing industry insights, best practices, and trends to the client’s employee population. Primary functions include health strategy design and development, vendor collaboration and oversight, and population health data analysis and measurement.

• Lead employee well-being and population health programs using data and insights to improve engagement, health outcomes, and workforce resilience. Develop, manage, and evaluate wellness initiatives, incentives, health plan resources, and population health offerings.
• Analyze population health offerings and program performance and trends to identify opportunities and measure impact.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to deliver an integrated, data-driven well-being strategy.
• Oversee population health vendor relationships, ensuring alignment and program effectiveness.
• Collaborate regularly with the client’s internal support structure and account management teams.
• Serve as Group Fitness Coordinator, managing group fitness programs and schedules, instructor performance, and participant engagement.
• Prepare engagement and performance reports and represent wellness programs at onsite events.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (health promotion, health education, public health or related health emphasis).
• Five or more years of experience in health promotion, health management, corporate wellness, human resources/organizational behavior or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience with implementation or large healthcare project management experience.
• One or more years of people management experience.
• Experience in financial reporting, trend analysis, and communicating at an executive level.
• Demonstrated ability to research, design and implement solutions to problems involving analytical and creative elements.
• Excellent multi-tasking, time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective and engaging public speaking skills with the ability to communicate professionally and appropriately with clients and participants.
• Competence with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Master’s degree in a Health Promotion Management, Public Health or related field.
• Related Health Promotion or public Health certification such as:
  National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) certification, Well Cert Certified Wellness Practitioner, CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist).
• Relevant experience with health plan, client and vendor management, and preferably experience with Optum’s employer market space.
• Current professional nutrition certification or licensure, such as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or Licensed Dietitian (in states where licensure is applicable).

Plus One, part of the Optum Workplace Well‑being portfolio of services, provides fitness and well‑being services to clients across a broad range of industries, driving employee engagement in health and wellness programs. Our services include fitness, nutrition, ergonomics, wellness coaching and health promotion. Our team members believe that the most effective way to help people adopt a healthier lifestyle is through personal connections infused with hospitality, empathy and a lot of fun.

• Medical plan choices with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Dental and Vision coverage plans
• 401(k) Retirement & Savings Plan
• Life Insurance (team member, spouse and dependents)
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Accident & Critical Illness…