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CLEAResult

Program Specialist

Bondurant, IA · On-site

$48K - $66K/yr

Program and Operations support staff ensure smooth delivery of projects and programs, both ... often have direct client, customer, or trade ally communication and contact. This role will be ...

CLEAResult

Program Specialist

Bondurant, IA · On-site

$48K - $66K/yr

Program and Operations support staff ensure smooth delivery of projects and programs, both ... often have direct client, customer, or trade ally communication and contact. This role will be ...

Sevita Health

Program Supervisor

Ames, IA · On-site

$20/hr

Duties are split between providing direct support, professional or program activities, and supervision. * Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or ...

Yellow Brick Road

Regional Director

Ankeny, IA · On-site

The Regional Director will shape the future of early childhood education, positively impacting young learners, their families, and communities through the company's exceptional programs. PRIMARY ...

Healthcare Partners

Director of Nursing

Webster City, IA

$90K - $110K/yr

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Schedule and Employment Type * Full-Time Position Key Responsibilities * Lead all nursing operations as the Director of Nursing (DON) * Plan, organize, and evaluate ...

Story County

Deputy Director of Conservation

Nevada, IA

$89K - $130K/yr

Summary Description This position provides high-level administrative, strategic and operational support to the Director in managing conservation, recreation, and education programs in Story County by ...

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How much do program director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for program director in Ames, IA is $76,490.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,800.00 and $90,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a program director?

A program director is an upper-management position found within organizations across almost all industries. Your primary job duties include coordinating, implementing, and overseeing all details of a company’s operation and programs. You monitor the budget, create community programs, supervise other managers, and develop better business practices. The exact job duties vary widely depending on industry and employer. Some program directors oversee the entire organization while others oversee specific departments. Though almost all industries utilize program directors, the two most commonly seen are business and healthcare.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a program director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Program Director, you need strong leadership, project management, and strategic planning skills, usually supported by a relevant degree and several years of management experience. Experience with budgeting software, project management tools like Asana or MS Project, and familiarity with compliance standards are often necessary. Exceptional communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution abilities are critical soft skills that set top Program Directors apart. These skills are crucial for aligning teams, driving program success, and ensuring organizational goals are consistently met.

What are some common challenges program directors face when overseeing multiple projects or initiatives?

Program Directors often encounter the challenge of balancing competing priorities across several projects, while ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic goals. Managing diverse teams, coordinating resources, and addressing unexpected obstacles—such as shifting stakeholder requirements or budget constraints—are common aspects of the role. Effective communication, adaptability, and strong organizational skills are essential for navigating these complexities and ensuring successful program delivery. Collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams is also crucial for resolving issues promptly and maintaining program momentum.

What is the difference between Program Director vs Project Manager?

AspectProgram DirectorProject Manager
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s degree; often prefers PMP or similar certificationsRequires a bachelor’s degree; PMP or CAPM certifications are common
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple projects within a program, strategic focusManages individual projects, tactical focus
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in nonprofits, corporate, government sectors for large initiativesCommon across industries for specific project execution

The Program Director focuses on overseeing multiple related projects to achieve strategic goals, while the Project Manager handles the planning and execution of a single project. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What degree do you need to be a program director?

A program director typically needs at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, management, or a specific industry-related area. Many roles also prefer or require a master's degree or relevant certifications, along with strong leadership and organizational skills.
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Infographic showing various Program Director job openings in Ames, IA as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,490 per year, or $36.8 per hour.

Director, Healthcare Partnerships

Ankeny, IA • On-site, Remote

Mom's Meals
Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Mom's Meals rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The Director of Healthcare Partnerships will build and foster relationships with strategic accounts that may have a regional/national presence and/or may have multiple lines of business with Mom's Meals, including Long-term Care (Long-term Services and Supports), Post-discharge and/or Chronic Care meals programs. Director of Healthcare Partnership leads a team of regional field-based Managers of Healthcare Partnerships. This position reports to the Vice President of Healthcare Partnerships.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about nutrition and have a relationship-oriented approach to account management, ensuring Mom's Meals is recognized as the industry leader in quality, customer service, and nutritional support and is valued as an extension of each healthcare organization in caring for its members.
This position will oversee Territory Managers in the Central region so living near a major airport is essential.
Salary Range: $136,000.00 - $160,000 plus 30% bonus target
Benefits include:
  • PTO, holiday pay and holiday of choice
  • 401(k) match
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Maternity/paternity leave
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Flex spending accounts (FSA) - health and dependent

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to
  • Oversee and implement Medicaid and Long-Term Care field sales systems to maximize territory outcomes across core field sales areas of focus: meeting forecast maximizing field engagements, growth, service continuity, and overall business development
  • Onboard/implement new health plan accounts with Implementation Manager and broader Mom's Meals team; establish relationship, develop training materials and train account team members on service
  • Evaluate territory performance and monitor productivity/metrics, workload, and outputs while ensuring compliance with policies and processes and addressing issues through corrective action process as they arise
  • Identify opportunities for internal and external value story creation with account, including clinical data analyses, readmission/utilization/cost-savings analyses, quality improvement, case studies or others
  • Gain understating of healthcare partners' strategies with regard to addressing quality, social determinants of health and/or market differentiation and effectively position Mom's Meals as a strategic partner who can help deliver on organizational goals
  • Represent Mom's Meals at national and regional conferences, including assembling display table or booth, engaging conference attendees around our services and following up with leads or sending leads to appropriate Mom's Meals sales team colleagues
  • Travel regionally and nationally to call on Accounts and attend conferences
  • Oversee field rides and virtual assessments of customer facing presentations including in-services, customer leadership meetings, and continuing education programs.
  • Mentor, coach, develop, and train, and support field sales team to effectively drive productivity and results
  • Partner with senior leadership to continuously refresh customer service messaging ensuring consistent language used across marketing collateral, slide decks, in-services, and continuing education
  • Oversee field team CRM training and compliance to ensure all activities are recorded timely and consistently including customer engagements, contacts, and all other system information allowing for timely export of field data reporting
  • Develop and manage performance scorecard achievement of field team
  • Coverage of open territories as needed
  • Develop & deliver Quarterly Account Plan, in collaboration with Mom's Meals leadership (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Analytics, IT, other)
  • Continual communication and alignment with Mom's Meals leadership to meet the needs of Accounts and business

Required Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field
  • Minimum 5 years combined clinical work and/or Healthcare Account Management experience, business development, or sales
  • Expertise in LTSS, HCBS, and Medicaid programs including Managed Medicaid, LTSS, and Medicaid FFS programs
  • Proven track record of setting and tracking toward milestones, follow-up, consistent documentation and timely and professional communication with stakeholders
  • Ability to successfully engage in pleasant and professional dialogue with partners and develop trusting, mutually respectful and mutually beneficial relationships with key accounts and internal teams
  • Demonstrated success at getting to the root of an issue, clarifying it and helping to create new processes with internal and external teams to improve members' and partners' experiences
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Sincerity and passion for helping people
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills - Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience with CRM, Salesforce or similar organizational sales software
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time for day and overnight trips, both regionally and nationwide
  • Assemble/disassemble table and/or booth displays for conferences

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Previous work with Medicaid and Medicare Advantage Managed Care plans
  • Knowledge of Medicaid benefit programs
  • Clinical background (Nurse, Registered Dietitian)
  • Experience with pilot program development, execution and quality (HEDIS, Stars) measures

Physical Requirements
  • Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
  • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
  • Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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