Program Manager - Government Consulting (Federal Health)

About the role

Marsh is seeking a Program Manager to join its Federal Health Practice and support publicly funded health system clients. The role calls for a proactive leader with strong project management and content expertise who works with practice leadership to identify and raise risks and keep projects on time, within budget and to client expectations. It is a hybrid or remote position with typical hours of 9am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time, 25% to 30% travel depending on client engagements, and a base salary of $88,000 to $176,000.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with Federal Health leadership to build repeatable processes aligned with client goals and internal teams.
• Support project leads and managers in driving project execution and delivery.
• Develop and oversee workplans, including deliverable schedules, milestones and resource allocation.
• Monitor program financials, including forecasting and spend tracking, to ensure budget adherence.
• Identify, document and manage internal and client risks, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Onboard new project team members and provide training and mentoring.
• Liaise with business and corporate stakeholders to support compliance for the federal health practice.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on time and within budget, and keep stakeholders informed with regular status updates.

Required profile

• Proven program management experience, preferably in federal health or defense-related environments.
• Experience mentoring or training early-career staff in project management and scheduling.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project financials, including forecasting and budget tracking.
• Familiarity with publicly funded health systems and managed care (commercial, Medicaid managed care, Medicare Advantage, TRICARE).
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

What we offer

• Health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K and other retirement programs, and employee assistance programs.
• Performance-based incentives may be available.
• Hybrid work with flexibility to work remotely, and at least three days per week in the office or with clients.