Operational Excellence Program Leader

Date: Jan 28, 2026

Location:

Gold River, CA, US, 95670

Req ID: 34302

Work Mode: Part-time onsite (3-4 days per week recurring)

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

Summary

As an Operational Excellence Program Leader at Gainwell, you can contribute your skills as we harness the power of technology to help our clients improve the health and well-being of the members they serve — a community’s most vulnerable. Connect your passion with purpose, teaming with people who thrive on finding innovative solutions to some of healthcare’s biggest challenges. Here are the details on this position.

Your role in our mission

Provide oversight of major infrastructure projects, including transformational projects.
Assist in keeping operational excellence projects moving as Gainwell helps clients deliver better health and human services outcomes through technology and innovation.
Focuses on delivering large infrastructure projects and on identifying ways to improve infrastructure performance and/or reduce risk and costs.
Lead one or more large project management teams by breaking down bigger technological programs and assisting project managers with project staffing
Oversee and be accountable for the Operational Excellence program.
Spearhead project planning, tracking and oversight of assigned staff by providing direction and deadlines to ensure quality and timely completion of tasks
Communicate with the client, company and project team leadership, measuring and sharing project metrics/status; recommend program changes as needed
Review and create project and program schedules, program definitions, budgets and objectives to ensure the quality of project deliverables across all phases
Support project managers and other non-direct reports by quickly escalating any risks and implementing risk mitigation solutions
Support Gainwell’s growth as you prepare detailed SOW and assist with new proposal efforts and business development

What we're looking for

9 years or more experience managing complex projects through a full project management life cycle including supervision of project managers
5 or more years’ experience working on projects leveraging AWS (AWS certification a plus)
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent
Modern understanding of budget development, control and assurance methods, and project management software
Ability to translate broader project objectives into clear and achievable project milestones
Leadership to train, guide and mentor the work of junior colleagues
Strong executive presenter who communicates ideas clearly
Creative problem-solver who thrives on defining structure from ambiguity

What you should expect in this role

Hybrid position at our Gold River, CA office
Opportunities to travel through your work (0-10%)
Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation
The deadline to submit applications for this posting is 03/30/2026

The pay range for this position is $97,700.00 - $139,500.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.