CHRISTUS Health · 19 hours ago
Program Manager Benefits - Total Rewards
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expCHRISTUS Health is seeking a Program Manager Benefits responsible for leading and coordinating strategic and operational projects within the Benefits department. This role focuses on enhancing the Associate experience and improving operational efficiency by managing cross-functional teams and delivering measurable outcomes.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects across Retirement, Health & Welfare, and Wellness teams, ensuring alignment with departmental and enterprise goals
Translate strategic priorities into actionable project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and success metrics
Manage cross-functional project teams, including internal stakeholders and external vendors, to ensure coordinated execution and accountability
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including charters, workplans, risk logs, and status reports
Facilitate project meetings and communications to ensure transparency, alignment, and timely issue resolution
Monitor project budgets, timelines, and resource allocations to ensure efficient execution and value delivery
Support compliance-related initiatives by coordinating regulatory updates, audits, and documentation across benefits domains
Lead vendor onboarding, offboarding, and transitions, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal service delivery
Partner with communications and change management teams to support rollout strategies and stakeholder engagement across all benefits areas
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency
Provide post-implementation analysis and reporting to assess project impact and inform continuous improvement efforts
Serve as a liaison between the Strategic Director, System Director of Benefits and operational teams to ensure strategic alignment and execution readiness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with project management platforms such as Monday.com or Smartsheet
7 years of experience in lieu of a degree, 3–5 years of experience in project coordination or management, preferably within Benefits, Total Rewards, or HR operations
Experience supporting or leading projects such as ERP implementations, vendor transitions, process improvements, open enrollment, and M&A integrations
Must have strong organizational and task management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Must have excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
Must have the ability to translate strategic goals into actionable project plans and deliverables
Must have proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Preferred
PMP or CAPM certification
Agile or Lean Six Sigma certification
Company
CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health care system comprising more than 600 centers, including long-term care facilities, community hospitals, walk-in clinics and health ministries.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (43)
2024 (35)
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2021 (22)
2020 (26)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Terry Kyle
CEO and CDO The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation & Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Fnd
Thomas Royer, MD
CEO Emeritus
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