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The Healthcare Quality and Affordability team responsible for ensuring appropriate strategic planning and oversight over Clinical Quality, including artificial intelligence deployment and vendor oversight and management. The Program Manager, Consultant will report to the Sr. Manager, Clinical Quality. In this role you will be responsible for strategic alignment and integration across projects/programs in support of Clinical Quality and administrative efficiency. Define projects and initiatives required to support teams to ensure on-time implementation, within budget, and with benefits realized. Assist in the planning and direction of budgets. Manages program(s) from initiation through delivery and monitors for continuous improvement. Organizes interdepartmental activities and may perform operational responsibilities. Participates cross-functionally in business planning to support Clinical Quality outcomes. Responsible for guiding teams, assigning, and monitoring the work of team members, and providing guidance and leadership.
Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.
In person, hybrid schedule includes 5 - 8 days per month in office.
Your Work
In this role, you will:
- Lead large, complex programs spanning multiple business areas to deliver strategic initiatives and measurable business value
- Establish program structure, governance, and execution approach to ensure alignment with organizational priorities
- Manage program-level risks, interdependencies, financial performance, and resource strategies to ensure successful outcomes
- Influence stakeholders and senior leaders to align priorities, resolve conflicts, and drive execution decisions
- Coach project managers and strengthen delivery capability through structured methodologies and best practices
- Be responsible for planning and implementation of programs spanning across business areas which include encompassing multiple projects, and initiatives, and where analysis requires evaluation of intangible variance factors
Your Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or high school/GED and 4 years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- 7 years of prior relevant experience required
- Requires experience working at a health plan (managed care, government payer, or academic)
Requires a deep understanding of project and resource management, strong business acumen, team focus, experience working in a complex project delivery environment, as well as an advanced understanding of an enterprise project and portfolio management tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Previous project/program management experience required
- Master’s degree (MPH, MHA, MSW) preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified preferred Proficiency with Cozeva application highly desired
Hybrid
This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week.
Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.
ABOUT THE TEAM
About Blue Shield of California
As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies.
At Blue Shield of California, our mission is to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience.
To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.
Blue Shield is a U.S. News Best Company to work for, a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace. We were recognized by Fair360 as a Top Regional Company, and one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities – join us!
Our Values:
- Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short.
- Human. We strive to listen and communicate effectively, showing empathy by understanding others' perspectives.
- Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals.
Our Workplace Model
We believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility - providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce. Our workplace model is designed around intentional in-person interaction, collaboration, connection, creativity and flexibility:
For most teams, this means coming into the office two days per week.
Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location, out of state employees, and employees in certain member-facing roles should work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.
For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.
The Company reserves the right to require more presence in the office based on business needs, and requirements are subject to change with periodic reviews.
Physical Requirements:
Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.
Your Role
The Healthcare Quality and Affordability team responsible for ensuring appropriate strategic planning and oversight over Clinical Quality, including artificial intelligence deployment and vendor oversight and management. The Program Manager, Consultant will report to the Sr. Manager, Clinical Quality. In this role you will be responsible for strategic alignment and integration across projects/programs in support of Clinical Quality and administrative efficiency. Define projects and initiatives required to support teams to ensure on-time implementation, within budget, and with benefits realized. Assist in the planning and direction of budgets. Manages program(s) from initiation through delivery and monitors for continuous improvement. Organizes interdepartmental activities and may perform operational responsibilities. Participates cross-functionally in business planning to support Clinical Quality outcomes. Responsible for guiding teams, assigning, and monitoring the work of team members, and providing guidance and leadership.
Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.
In person, hybrid schedule includes 5 - 8 days per month in office.
Your Work
In this role, you will:
- Lead large, complex programs spanning multiple business areas to deliver strategic initiatives and measurable business value
- Establish program structure, governance, and execution approach to ensure alignment with organizational priorities
- Manage program-level risks, interdependencies, financial performance, and resource strategies to ensure successful outcomes
- Influence stakeholders and senior leaders to align priorities, resolve conflicts, and drive execution decisions
- Coach project managers and strengthen delivery capability through structured methodologies and best practices
- Be responsible for planning and implementation of programs spanning across business areas which include encompassing multiple projects, and initiatives, and where analysis requires evaluation of intangible variance factors
Your Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or high school/GED and 4 years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- 7 years of prior relevant experience required
- Requires experience working at a health plan (managed care, government payer, or academic)
Requires a deep understanding of project and resource management, strong business acumen, team focus, experience working in a complex project delivery environment, as well as an advanced understanding of an enterprise project and portfolio management tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Previous project/program management experience required
- Master’s degree (MPH, MHA, MSW) preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified preferred Proficiency with Cozeva application highly desired
Hybrid
This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week.
Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.
ABOUT THE TEAM
About Blue Shield of California
As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies.
At Blue Shield of California, our mission is to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience.
To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.
Blue Shield is a U.S. News Best Company to work for, a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace. We were recognized by Fair360 as a Top Regional Company, and one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities – join us!
Our Values:
- Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short.
- Human. We strive to listen and communicate effectively, showing empathy by understanding others' perspectives.
- Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals.
Our Workplace Model
We believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility - providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce. Our workplace model is designed around intentional in-person interaction, collaboration, connection, creativity and flexibility:
For most teams, this means coming into the office two days per week.
Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location, out of state employees, and employees in certain member-facing roles should work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.
For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.
The Company reserves the right to require more presence in the office based on business needs, and requirements are subject to change with periodic reviews.
Physical Requirements:
Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote program management consultant jobs.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential required
- Five or more years managing cross-functional programs from initiation through delivery
- Experience facilitating executive-level stakeholder alignment and reporting
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information systems, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience developing program charters, roadmaps, and risk registers
Tips for Your Remote Program Management Consultant Job Search
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote program management consultant hiring managers read written communication before they ever meet you. Use your resume summary and cover letter to demonstrate structured thinking in writing. Candidates who write clearly and concisely signal they can run distributed programs without constant meetings.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote program management consultant openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through location-dependent listings.
Highlight distributed program delivery in your portfolio
Remote employers want proof you have coordinated cross-functional work without physical presence. Document programs where you managed stakeholders across time zones, using tools like Smartsheet, Asana, or Confluence, and note the outcomes you drove.
Prepare for async-first remote interviews
Many remote program management consultant interviews include a written case or asynchronous video screen before a live round. Practice explaining program status, risk mitigation, and stakeholder decisions in concise written formats, since that reflects exactly how the job operates day to day.
Remote Program Management Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote program management consultant job?
Remote program management consultant roles go to candidates who can demonstrate structured self-direction and clear written communication from day one. Remote employers screen for experience managing cross-functional programs asynchronously, comfort with tools like Jira, Smartsheet, or Confluence, and the ability to surface blockers without in-person check-ins. A portfolio of completed programs with documented outcomes gives you a concrete edge over candidates who rely on office presence to manage stakeholders.
Which companies hire remote program management consultants?
Companies hiring remote program management consultants right now include Harbor, Siemens, and Metafora, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology firms, management consulting practices with distributed delivery models, and large healthcare and financial services organizations with geographically dispersed teams account for the majority of these openings.
Can you get a remote program management consultant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage ambiguity independently rather than lean on a manager down the hall. Remote-first startups and boutique consulting firms are the most accessible entry points. You can substitute direct experience with demonstrated project ownership, a PMP or CAPM certification, and writing samples that show you can communicate program status clearly in async formats.
Do you need a degree for remote program management consultant jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated program delivery than the credential on your resume. A strong portfolio of programs you have led, relevant certifications like PMP or Agile credentials, and clear evidence of stakeholder management in writing carry significant weight. That said, government-adjacent contracts and large enterprise clients occasionally require a bachelor's degree as a baseline, so checking individual postings matters.
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