Program Manager

Sutter Bay Hospitals

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San Francisco Until 10/6/2026 8+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South

Position Overview:

Responsible for leading and managing staff in charge of complex projects and communications supporting regional, operating unit or system-wide goals and initiatives. Oversees resource and time management initiatives and applications, and manages the intake and delivery of projects for the team. Provides mentoring to project team members in regards to departmental, organizational and personnel issues and serves as a resource for change management, staff development and cross training. Collaborates with leaders and sponsors regarding process and system improvements that assist the business in achieving its goals and objectives, leveraging best practices and professional experience. Provides coaching and support to Project Managers and Coordinators; completes issue identification, assessment, and resolution; provides technical support in order to achieve desired outcomes and compliance with Sutter Health policies/procedures and standards.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

  • Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
  • Bachelor's: Degree in business administration, health care administration, public health administration, or other related field


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • PMP-Project Management Professional within one year


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 8 years of recent relevant experience


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Thorough knowledge of the project management processes, including planning tasks and allocating resources, risk management, issues management, time management, financial management, quality management, monitoring and reporting, documentation and record keeping.
  • Extensive business knowledge sufficient to understand the operations and technical issues involved with the project and industry, to be able to anticipate and identify obstacles, and make accurate decisions and recommendations.
  • Ability to provide direction, monitor, train, coach and assign work to project staff.
  • Interpersonal skills; the ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of experience; competence in clear, concise and tactful communication with management, vendors, peers and staff.
  • Adaptability and flexibility, including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity, and change.
  • Ability to plan and facilitate meetings.
  • Thorough knowledge of principles of Lean management systems.
  • Ability to gain cooperation and support through effective use of influence and persuasion required.
  • Conceptual, analytical, and negotiation skills are necessary, along with skills in solving moderately complex problems and developing actionable recommendations.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

Occasionally

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $161,491.20 to $242,257.60 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About this role

Summary

Lead and manage complex healthcare projects, oversee teams, and optimize processes.

Job title

Program Manager

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

San Francisco, on-site, no remote work allowed

Salary

$161k–$242k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

project management processesrisk managementtime managementfinancial managementquality managementLean principlescommunicationteam leadership

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

project managementhealthcarechange managementresource managementLean
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Francisco, CA, USA

On-site City