- Maintain program performance, including operations, implementation, and reporting
- Serve as the key decision maker on program client needs and program performance
- Set key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor performance goals and review program compliance and profitability
- Track/communicate with leaders regarding performance, including pricing, profitability and growth working with Finance, 84.51, Legal, KTD, and external partners
- Oversee client relationships, including meeting regularly, addressing opportunities, accounting, quarterly business results (QBRs), and escalating when needed
- Negotiate program contracts to increase profitability
- Create annual financial and utilization budget and period forecast for strategic programs
- Develop and assist in execution of process improvement initiatives for strategic programs
- Ensure contracting NDA is in place when sharing information and execution of contracts or statement of work (SOW)
- Work cross-functionally with divisions and other Kroger departments to drive execution
- Participate in special projects as assigned including, but not limited to, working with consultants on specifically defined engagements
- Travel to attend conferences, support clients, and engage with client leadership
- Provide Kroger Health leaders information on market insight, partnership opportunities, and new program ideas
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree
- Any project management experience
- Any experience in a leadership/management/supervisory role
- 2+ years of contract negotiation experience
- Any experience successfully identifying, adopting and leading change initiatives
- 5+ years of experience in analytics
- 5+ years of experience in a program or account management for healthcare entity or grocer
- Able to manage multiple projects and responsibilities
- Strong familiarity with nutrition and/or healthcare industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching and influencing skills
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Desired
- Master's Degree
- Any experience with profit and loss responsibility
- Any managed care, nutrition, health system, and/or specialty pharmacy experience
- Exceptional leadership skills: motivate, develop, inspire, empower
- Ability to gain organizational alignment and work collaboratively with stakeholders/peers
- Ability to develop and deliver effective solutions to diverse/complex problems
- Exhibit a professional presence and confident demeanor to achieve and sustain positive working relationships
- Excellent oral/written communication skills with levels of the organization
- Ability to translate business requirements into solutions

ABOUT US

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!