Program Manager - Healthcare Executive Forums
The Health Management Academy
| Company | The Health Management Academy |
| Category | Healthcare |
| Location | Arlington |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Last verified | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
The Health Management Academy (THMA) brings together health system leaders and innovators to collectively address the industry’s biggest challenges and opportunities. By assisting executives in cultivating peer networks, understanding key strategic trends, establishing pragmatic partnerships, and developing next-generation leaders, our members are better positioned to lead industry transformation.
The Health Management Academy offers a dynamic atmosphere with significant opportunities for employees. If you are interested in contributing to a member-centric, creative, and collaborative workforce while deeply influencing top leaders and institutions in healthcare, THMA could be the right place for you! Reporting to the Executive Director, Peer Learning, the Forum Director is the strategic owner and architect of one or more high-impact convening programs. This individual is responsible for leading the design, growth, and performance of these programs, with a focus on delivering exceptional value to our health system and industry members.
Forum Directors serve as trusted partners to members and internal teams, shaping programming strategy, driving engagement, and translating member insight into compelling convening experiences. As the business owner of their program(s), they are accountable for ensuring their portfolio contributes meaningfully to The Academy's mission, member outcomes, and growth strategy.
Primary Job Duties
Lead Program Strategy & Direction
Own the strategy, content direction, and execution of assigned programs with a focus on member value, growth, and long-term sustainability
Conduct market and member analysis to set the program's annual priorities and identify new opportunities for evolution or expansion
Serve as the primary decision-maker for content design, session structure, and program pacing—ensuring relevance and innovation
Design & Deliver Exceptional Member Experience
Lead content planning and development through interviews, insight synthesis, and relationship building with member executives
Develop a comprehensive, interactive peer learning experience across the calendar year
Identify and engage key voices (health system, industry members and thought-leaders) to co-create compelling, high-value programming
Drive Engagement, Recruitment & Program Growth
Build and maintain strong relationships with health system and industry leaders within your program
Partner with Health System Recruitment teams & Sales to identify recruitment needs and design campaigns that elevate participation and reach
Track program performance metrics and lead efforts to continuously improve engagement and retention
Collaborate Cross-Functionally as Program Owner
Partner with Event Services, Insights, Partnership Leads, Sales, and Account Management teams to align messaging, logistics, and member experience
Advocate for your program's strategic needs, member insights, and growth potential across internal initiatives
Contribute to Organizational Strategy
Participate in shaping the vision and evolution of the convening portfolio
Pilot new formats, tools, and approaches that elevate The Academy's impact
Mentor newer team members and contribute to the collective growth of the Peer Learning function
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years in strategic program management, client-facing, or thought leadership roles
Experience in healthcare, consulting, association leadership, executive education, or enterprise B2B services
Experience facilitating webinars and setting agendas
Willingness to travel
Exposure to C-suite stakeholders is a strong plus
A love of convening and crafting experiences that spark learning and connection
Interpersonal Skills & Attributes
Business Owner Mindset
Strategic Thinker & Content Curator: can quickly synthesize trends, member feedback, and market signals into co