Wellness Program Manager Jobs in Goodyear, AZ (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking a full-time temporary Program Manager to support a high-profile corporate client in Tempe, AZ.

This hybrid role requires onsite work at the Tempe office Monday through Thursday, with remote work on Fridays. This is a temporary, full-time position.

Job Overview:

As a Program Manager, you will ensure long-term success of the client's population health program by guiding and supporting a holistic well-being solution that is tailored to the client's needs and organizational culture. You will provide thought leadership by personalizing industry insights, best practices, and trends to the client's employee population. Primary functions include health strategy design and development, vendor collaboration and oversight, and population health data analysis and measurement.

What you will do:

• Lead employee well-being and population health programs using data and insights to improve engagement, health outcomes, and workforce resilience.Develop, manage, and evaluate wellness initiatives, incentives, health plan resources, and population health offerings.

• Analyze population health offerings and program performance and trends to identify opportunities and measure impact.

• Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to deliver an integrated, data-driven well-being strategy.

• Oversee population health vendor relationships, ensuring alignment and program effectiveness.

• Collaborate regularly with the client's internal support structure and account management teams.

• Serve as Group Fitness Coordinator, managing group fitness programs and schedules, instructor performance, and participant engagement.

• Prepare engagement and performance reports and represent wellness programs at onsite events.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (health promotion, health education, public health or related health emphasis).
• Five or more years of experience in health promotion, health management, corporate wellness, human resources/organizational behavior or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience with implementation or large healthcare project management experience.
• One or more years of people management experience.
• Experience in financial reporting, trend analysis, and communicating at an executive level.
• Demonstrated ability to research, design and implement solutions to problems involving analytical and creative elements.
• Excellent multi-tasking, time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective and engaging public speaking skills with the ability to communicate professionally and appropriately with clients and participants.
• Competence with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Valued but not required knowledge and experience:

• Master's degree in a Health Promotion Management, Public Health or related field.
• Related Health Promotion or Public Health certification such as: National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) certification, WellCert Certified Wellness Practitioner, CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist).
• Relevant experience with health plan, client and vendor management, and preferably experience with Optum's employer market space.
• Current professional nutrition certification or licensure, such as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or Licensed Dietitian (in states where licensure is applicable).

About Us:

Plus One, part of the Optum Workplace Well-being portfolio of services, provides fitness and well-being services to clients across a broad range of industries, driving employee engagement in health and wellness programs. Our services include fitness, nutrition, ergonomics, wellness coaching and health promotion. Our team members believe that the most effective way to help people adopt a healthier lifestyle is through personal connections infused with hospitality, empathy and a lot of fun.

Perks of working at Plus One, an Optum company*:

Health and financial:

• Medical plan choices with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Dental and Vision coverage plans
• 401(k) Retirement & Savings Plan
• Life Insurance (team member, spouse and dependents)
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Transportation and Parking Plans
• Paid parental leave

Well-being:

• Paid time off
• Wellness rewards program
• Free memberships to various fitness facilities and wellness subscriptions
• 24/7 health and wellness support through the Employee Assistance program
• Entertainment and consumer discounts
• Inclusion and Belonging Council

Growth and development:

• Free professional development courses through internal learning management systems
• Discounted certifications through industry leading agencies
• Free CPR/AED certifications
• Free continuing education courses and credits
• Employee Referral Reward program

*Please note, some of the benefits listed above are only available to team members who work full time hours.

Equal opportunity statement

Plus One, an Optum company, is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Plus One is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

For residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, New York City, and Washington only: The annual salary for this position ranges from $80,000-$90,000. Pay is based on several factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, certifications, geographic differentials, and other business and organizational needs. In addition to the hourly rate, Plus One offers a comprehensive benefits package (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements), which includes health insurance, life and disability benefits, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Plus One, an Optum Company, adheres to all federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements.