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Direct Supply · 14 hours ago

Program Manager - Spend Management

positionMilwaukee, WI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date7+ years exp

Direct Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products, solutions and platforms to help improve the lives of millions of seniors and those who care for them. In the Program Manager, Spend Management position, you’ll lead the design and execution of high-impact programs that drive innovation and scale across Spend Management, coordinating cross-functional efforts to turn strategic concepts into scalable outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable program structures for intake, governance, stage-gating, and reporting
Collaborate with leadership to define and evolve the program lifecycle
Drive discovery and alignment on scope, timelines, and objectives for new programs
Develop frameworks and materials that guide prioritization, decision-making, and resource allocation
Lead cross-functional pilot execution and scale-up decisions
Leverage OKRs and agile principles to track progress and increase visibility
Analyze program data to inform decisions, surface risks, and weigh tradeoffs
Serve as program lead for strategic initiatives, ensuring delivery of key milestones and outcomes
Build alignment and collaboration across Product, Technology, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Success teams
Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development with Spend Management leadership
Champion an AI- and automation-first mindset across all programs and processes

Qualification

Program management expertiseAgile frameworksOKR frameworksInnovation mindsetCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsPMP certificationSupplier network experienceDigital platforms experienceSpend analytics experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Operations, or a related field
7+ years of experience leading cross-functional programs, ideally in tech, operations, or platform-based environments
Strong knowledge of agile, OKRs, and strategic planning frameworks
Proven success designing pilots and scaling initiatives across internal and external teams
Effective communicator with strong facilitation and organizational skills
Experience supporting supplier- and customer-facing initiatives
Deals with Ambiguity – Adapts smoothly to change and thrives in ambiguity, maintaining composure and productivity. Maintains progress despite incomplete information and tackles complex issues constructively
Communicates Effectively – Develops and delivers impactful communications for diverse audiences across channels. Excels in both small and large group interactions. Captures attention, actively listens, and guides discussions towards targeted goals
Champions Innovation – Propels teams to unlock value with cutting-edge, tech-enabled innovations. Stays ahead of the tech curve, ready to embrace the next big thing. Leads with an entrepreneurial mindset and takes calculated risks
Collaborates Effectively – Forges strong partnerships and works productively with others to achieve common goals. Finds common ground to solve problems and seeks out diverse perspectives to inform decisions. Quickly earns trust, puts others at ease, and shows empathy
Strong program management expertise with a proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution
Deep fluency in agile and OKR frameworks to drive transparency, alignment, and measurable outcomes
Skilled at influencing without authority, guiding prioritization, governance, and resource planning across teams

Preferred

PMP, Agile, or other program management certification preferred
Background in supplier networks, digital platforms, or spend analytics a plus

Benefits

Generous benefit package available.

Company

Direct Supply

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The Direct Supply family of companies cares for every critical area of Senior Living, providing everything from equipment and eCommerce to
dateFounded in 1985
location
Milwaukee, North Carolina, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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http://www.directsupply.com

H1B Sponsorship

Direct Supply has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

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Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jim Pieroth
Chief Financial Officer
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Corey Denman
President & COO
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