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Program Manager

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

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At a glance

Compensation
$86–114K/yr
Location
Remote · US
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Program Manager develops and directs programs aligned with Care Network leadership’s strategic initiatives, with primary responsibility for CHAMPS, the provider contracting program. The role manages provider contracting, enrollment, and network operations; supports provider engagement and program growth; and collaborates with practices, health plans, internal stakeholders, and committees. It also contributes to strategy, policy development, budgeting, data analysis, and action plans for continuous improvement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsSpreadsheet ApplicationsWord Processing ApplicationsCollaborationHealthcare AdministrationProvider Network OperationsManaged CarePayer ContractingCredentialingProvider EnrollmentPhysician Practice ManagementContract ManagementHealthcare ReimbursementWorking With PhysiciansWorking With Medical GroupsWorking With Health PlansWorking With Provider Networks

Qualifications

5 Years Project Management ExperienceBachelor's Degree or 8 Years ExperienceGraduate Degree in Healthcare or Business Administration

Full job description

Program Manager

Locations:

Los Angeles, California

Job Category:

Professional

Position Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

Days

Job Description

Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.

Overview

This is 100% remote position. CHLA requires a primary residence in California prior to start date. Will require on-site visits for monthly meetings as needed.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Program Manager develops and directs programs in accordance with strategic initiatives established by Care Network leadership, with primary responsibility for CHAMPS (Children's Health Alliance of Medical Providers), the Care Network's provider contracting program. CHAMPS supports participating providers through payer contracting, provider enrollment, reimbursement advocacy, and practice support services. The Program Manager serves as a key operational lead for CHAMPS activities, working collaboratively with participating practices, health plans, and internal stakeholders to support network operations, provider engagement, and program growth. Together, the Care Network and CHAMPS strengthen partnerships with community pediatricians while improving access, coordination, quality, and value of care for children. This role represents the interests of the Care Network when collaborating with internal departments, external partners, and organizational committees. The Program Manager assists with setting strategy for the relevant programs, facilitating program and policy development and budgeting, and tracks outcomes for continuous improvement of the programs. The position is responsible for data collection, analysis, and interpretation, as well as developing action plans based on key findings. This individual will play a pivotal role in enhancing the provider experience and supporting the continued growth and success of the Care Network and CHAMPS programs.

The Program Manager will be managing Provider Contracting, Enrollment & Network Operations

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:

Required:

  • 5 years of experience managing projects.

  • Demonstrated verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

  • Proficiency in using PC-based spreadsheet and word processing applications.

  • Must have the ability to work collegially and collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred:

  • Experience in healthcare administration, provider network operations, managed care, payer contracting, credentialing, provider enrollment, or physician practice management.

  • Experience working with physicians, medical groups, health plans, or provider networks.

  • Experience with contract management and healthcare reimbursement processes.

Education/Licensure/Certifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, or High School Diploma plus 8 years of experience.

Preferred:

  • Graduate degree in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration.

Pay Scale Information

USD $85,654.40 - USD $114,192.00

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

About Us

CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.

Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.

CHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.

Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,602 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$86–114K/yr
  • California median$146–220K/yr1,165 salary ranges
  • US median$118–202K/yr9,124 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $100K, is 46% below the California median midpoint ($185K) — in the lowest quarter of Program Manager salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,477 open Program Manager jobs in California and 11,602 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (9,771 postings).
Education
4,874 of the 11,602 open Program Manager jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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