Clinical Program Manager Jobs
Clinical Program Manager jobs are open across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, nonprofits, and managed care, from coordinator-level to senior and director roles, with specializations in clinical trials, behavioral health, and population health management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Standard Job Description
The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs) is looking for world class talent to join our Technology Roadmaps organization. The ideal candidate will join our Autonomy – Flight Demonstration Programs and be a part of a team that carries on our 80 year tradition making history in advanced aircraft developments. This position provides an exciting opportunity within an Autonomy organization focused on developing and maturing technology from concept through flight testing and transition to aircraft programs.
The candidate will be responsible for Program Management (PM) functions on one or more Internal and Contract Research and Development Projects within the Autonomy – Flight Demonstrations portfolio. Candidate PM responsibilities will include Program Management, customer interface and coordination, cross-Autonomy alignment, schedule/plan development, monthly status reporting, and new business pursuit and capture. Technical leadership responsibilities will span the technology development lifecycle, including oversight of requirements generation, system design, ICD development, architecture, and implementation.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering Sciences
- Experience in Program Management or technical leadership of a multi-functional team
- Experience with USAF Test Pilot School, AFRL, or DARPA
- Experience building customer relationships and generating winning proposals
- Active Secret Clearance
Desired Skills
- Experience with application of open system architectures
- Ability to work in a high-performing multi-program team
- Experience working flight test or similar programs along with the demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment via rapid prototyping
- Demonstrated success shaping and leading a team in a dynamic business environment
- Demonstrated strong communication skills, with extensive experience building collaborative relationships and effectively engaging both internal and external customers
- Experience with Cost Account Management, schedule development, and status reporting
- Background in systems engineering, system architectures, software development, flight controls, flight test, or related field
- Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic, time-management, and interpersonal skills
- Presentation skills conveying focused messages to internal senior leadership and external customers
- Willingness to travel frequently
- Must be a US Citizen
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Standard Job Description
The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs) is looking for world class talent to join our Technology Roadmaps organization. The ideal candidate will join our Autonomy – Flight Demonstration Programs and be a part of a team that carries on our 80 year tradition making history in advanced aircraft developments. This position provides an exciting opportunity within an Autonomy organization focused on developing and maturing technology from concept through flight testing and transition to aircraft programs.
The candidate will be responsible for Program Management (PM) functions on one or more Internal and Contract Research and Development Projects within the Autonomy – Flight Demonstrations portfolio. Candidate PM responsibilities will include Program Management, customer interface and coordination, cross-Autonomy alignment, schedule/plan development, monthly status reporting, and new business pursuit and capture. Technical leadership responsibilities will span the technology development lifecycle, including oversight of requirements generation, system design, ICD development, architecture, and implementation.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering Sciences
- Experience in Program Management or technical leadership of a multi-functional team
- Experience with USAF Test Pilot School, AFRL, or DARPA
- Experience building customer relationships and generating winning proposals
- Active Secret Clearance
Desired Skills
- Experience with application of open system architectures
- Ability to work in a high-performing multi-program team
- Experience working flight test or similar programs along with the demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment via rapid prototyping
- Demonstrated success shaping and leading a team in a dynamic business environment
- Demonstrated strong communication skills, with extensive experience building collaborative relationships and effectively engaging both internal and external customers
- Experience with Cost Account Management, schedule development, and status reporting
- Background in systems engineering, system architectures, software development, flight controls, flight test, or related field
- Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic, time-management, and interpersonal skills
- Presentation skills conveying focused messages to internal senior leadership and external customers
- Willingness to travel frequently
- Must be a US Citizen
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical program manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in public health, nursing, health administration, or a related clinical field
- Three or more years of experience managing clinical programs, care management, or population health initiatives
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or equivalent platforms
- Demonstrated experience with program evaluation, quality improvement methodologies such as PDSA or Lean
- Project management skills including familiarity with tools like Smartsheet, Asana, or Microsoft Project
- PMP, CPHQ, or clinical licensure such as RN or LCSW preferred by many healthcare and managed care employers
Tips for Your Clinical Program Manager Job Search
Align your resume to program lifecycle
Clinical program managers are hired to build, run, and scale programs. Structure your resume around program phases: design, implementation, evaluation, and scale-up. Hiring managers scan for evidence you've owned a full cycle, not just contributed to one.
Quantify outcomes, not just activities
Listing duties won't differentiate you. Replace 'managed clinical programs' with outcomes: enrollment numbers hit, protocol deviations reduced, or grant milestones met on time. Reviewers in healthcare operations respond to results tied to clinical or financial impact.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical program manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by accreditation and payer type
Responsibilities shift significantly between fee-for-service, value-based care, and grant-funded environments. When you search, narrow by employer type to find roles where your experience with HEDIS metrics, IRB protocols, or Medicaid contracts directly applies.
Prepare a program brief for interviews
Bring a one-page summary of a program you managed: its objective, the population served, key metrics, and what you changed mid-course. Interviewers in clinical settings test structured thinking and your ability to adapt protocols under real constraints.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before accepting an offer, clarify whether the role owns budget authority, headcount decisions, and cross-functional relationships with clinical staff. Titles vary widely, and a clinical program manager with no budget control has a very different growth ceiling than one who does.
Clinical Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical program managers?
The companies hiring the most clinical program managers right now include Lockheed Martin, CVS Health, and Merck, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Health systems, managed care organizations, and large nonprofits consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many clinical program manager jobs are remote?
About 45% of clinical program manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote availability highest in care management, utilization review, and population health roles where program oversight does not require on-site patient contact. Roles tied to clinical trials, community health, or inpatient programs are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a clinical program manager?
Most clinical program managers start in a direct clinical role, care coordination, or a program coordinator position, then move up by taking on project leadership responsibilities. Building experience with program design, quality improvement, and cross-functional team oversight is essential. A graduate degree in public health or health administration strengthens your candidacy, especially for roles in managed care or hospital systems.
Can you get hired as a clinical program manager with little experience?
Entry points exist if your background includes clinical work, care coordination, or program support roles, even without a formal program manager title. Employers hiring at the junior end of this role look for experience running a defined workflow, managing a caseload, or supporting a grant-funded initiative. Framing those experiences around program outcomes rather than job duties makes a meaningful difference in competitive applicant pools.
What does the clinical program manager interview process look like?
Most interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a competency-based interview with the hiring manager focused on program design and cross-functional leadership, and a final round with clinical or operations leadership. Some employers ask candidates to present a program case study or respond to a scenario involving a protocol change under budget or staffing constraints. References from clinical or program leadership carry significant weight at offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to clinical program manager jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical program manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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