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Cathya Rivera

Houston,TX

Summary

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER | HEALTHCARE IMPLEMENTATIONS | PMP

Strategic Senior Project Manager with 7+ years of progressive experience leading cross-functional healthcare and enterprise initiatives from initiation through Go-Live and stabilization. Proven track record delivering employer-sponsored healthcare programs, driving operational alignment, and managing complex stakeholder ecosystems including Operations, Clinical, IT, Sales, and executive leadership.

Experienced in PMO governance, structured implementation frameworks, risk mitigation, executive reporting, and enterprise portfolio visibility. PMP-certified MBA with strong business acumen, client-facing implementation leadership, and commitment to leveraging AI and technology to improve operational efficiency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Channel Program Manager

Insperity
Kingwood, USA
12.2021 - Current

Lead cross-functional partner implementation and revenue initiatives contributing to 20% of total company revenue within a matrixed enterprise environment.

  • Lead end-to-end execution of strategic partner initiatives from planning through launch and performance stabilization.
  • Develop detailed project plans, milestone tracking, and executive-level reporting to ensure alignment across Sales, Operations, and Leadership.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to manage scope, timelines, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Conduct structured monthly business reviews and readiness planning to drive performance outcomes.
  • Manage multiple concurrent initiatives while ensuring adherence to governance standards and reporting frameworks.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and implement automation and AI-enabled efficiencies to improve scalability and partner experience.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for key partner stakeholders, ensuring consistent communication and accountability.

Director of Operations, Program Management

CareATC
Houston, USA
12.2020 - 12.2021

Led employer-sponsored healthcare program implementations supporting self-funded employer health plans.

  • Directed end-to-end healthcare program implementations from contract through operational launch and stabilization.
  • Partnered with Clinical, Operations, Broker, and Employer stakeholders to align implementation scope, readiness milestones, and performance expectations.
  • Developed implementation roadmaps, risk registers, and structured reporting cadence for employer groups and executive stakeholders.
  • Conducted Go-Live readiness assessments and facilitated milestone reviews to ensure operational preparedness.
  • Delivered executive-level reporting on utilization, ROI, financial impact, and client satisfaction metrics.
  • Escalated and resolved implementation risks with solution-based recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Led post-implementation reviews and integrated lessons learned into standardized processes.

Program Manager

Junior Achievement
Houston, USA
12.2016 - 12.2021

Managed multiple concurrent programs and enterprise initiatives across corporate and nonprofit stakeholders.

  • Led planning and execution of 20+ concurrent programs, managing schedules, resources, and stakeholder communications.
  • Designed and launched a year-long employee health program with structured tracking, milestone reviews, and bi-weekly implementation cadence.
  • Developed performance dashboards and KPI reporting to improve retention and engagement.
  • Facilitated executive presentations and stakeholder alignment meetings.
  • Improved program retention by 15% through structured follow-up and accountability frameworks.

Education

Masters - Business Administration

LAMAR UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science -

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Houston
01-2016

Skills

  • Healthcare Implementation Leadership
  • Enterprise Project Delivery
  • Go-Live Readiness & Stabilization
  • PMO Governance & Portfolio Reporting
  • Risk Management & Escalation
  • Cross-Functional Stakeholder Alignment
  • Executive-Level Communication
  • Employer-Sponsored Healthcare Programs
  • Microsoft 365 & Project Tools
  • CRM Platforms (Dynamics)
  • AI-Enabled Process Optimization
  • Bilingual: English & Spanish

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP), 2024

Languages

  • Spanish, Fluent

Timeline

Channel Program Manager

Insperity
12.2021 - Current

Director of Operations, Program Management

CareATC
12.2020 - 12.2021

Program Manager

Junior Achievement
12.2016 - 12.2021

Masters - Business Administration

LAMAR UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science -

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Cathya Rivera