Program Manager

Program Manager

Oversight and coordination of multiple projects within a program, managing dependencies across work streams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, coordinating cross‑functional teams, managing budgets and resources, mitigating risks, mentoring and coaching Project Managers, and communicating regularly with stakeholders. The role requires strong leadership, excellent organization skills, and the ability to manage complex initiatives from conception to completion. It also includes direct project management responsibilities as needed.

The ideal candidate will have technical knowledge and experience with complex workflows.

Virginia Beach, VA

First (Days)

Hybrid position—must be able to work on‑site at Sentara Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia several days per week, including training periods.

• High School / GED (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

• One of the following certifications or equivalent, must obtain within 1 year of hire:
• Project Management Institute Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM)
• Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)
• Project Management Institute Program Management Professional (PgMP)
• Scrum, SAFe or equivalent

• 6+ years of experience in program or project management with a proven track record in managing large‑scale, complex projects or programs (Required). 8+ years of experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

• Demonstrated experience in leading cross‑functional teams and managing multiple stakeholder relationships.
• Healthcare experience.
• Experience in care delivery (ambulatory, hospital, post‑acute), health plan, corporate/shared services, and/or technical project management.
• Technical knowledge and experience with complex workflows.

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility based on system and employee criteria.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.