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Education
Skills
Certification
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Sonam Rao

Sonam Rao

Irvine,CA

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Program Manager

Artera
12.2021 - Current
  • Orchestrated end-to-end management of large health system ($500K-$2M ARR) implementation workstreams, optimizing efficiency using agile/scrum methodologies.
  • Spearheaded collaboration with Channel Partners and Artera's team, driving innovation in patient communication solutions, directly impacting member and patient outcomes.
  • Ensured world-class client experience through strategic partnership with Artera's Partnerships and technical teams (product, engineering and technical project managers).
  • Successfully led enterprise-wide implementations and reporting function, streamlining processes and enhancing revenue generation.
  • Pioneered an internal Performance Improvement program, resulting in significant time efficiency gains for the Professional Services Team.

Senior Manager, Client Success

Actium Health
04.2019 - 11.2021
  • Drove technology-driven initiatives to enhance patient and provider experiences, aligning with core business objectives.
  • Strategized and executed plans for population health management, provider utilization, and patient engagement, fostering growth and retention.
  • Led end-to-end management of technical integrations, implementations, and transformations, ensuring seamless transitions and optimizations with large health systems ($400K-$1.2M ARR).
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with Product, Data, Marketing, and Engineering teams, ensuring accountability for client deliverables and project success.
  • Managed project delivery encompassing scope, timeline, training, and issue resolution, facilitating internal and client-facing meetings, and fostering collaborative partnerships with third-party vendors.

Senior Project Manager

Cedars Sinai Medical Center
06.2016 - 04.2019
  • Streamlined project management processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
  • Led over 30 performance improvement initiatives across Heart, Lung, Kidney, Pancreas, Living Donor, and Liver transplant programs.
  • Implemented project management principles and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance program efficiency and quality of care for patients.
  • Prepared presentations, submitted quality measures to medical committees, tracked adverse events, and maintained survey readiness for regulatory compliance.

Project Manager

Alignment Healthcare
07.2014 - 01.2016
  • Established effective communication channels among team members, resulting in a 20% increase in collaboration and successful project completion rates.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, leading to a 15% improvement in on-time delivery of high-quality results.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies, reducing project issues by 25% and minimizing delays.
  • Streamlined project processes through Agile methodologies, resulting in a 30% increase in efficiency and a 10% reduction in project costs.

Education

Master of Arts - Health Administration

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
05.2017

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

The American School of Professional Psychology, Orange, CA
04.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
05.2013

Skills

  • Performance Improvement
  • Agile/Scrum
  • Team Development
  • Customer Success
  • Project Management

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
  • Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Professional

Timeline

Program Manager - Artera
12.2021 - Current
Senior Manager, Client Success - Actium Health
04.2019 - 11.2021
Senior Project Manager - Cedars Sinai Medical Center
06.2016 - 04.2019
Project Manager - Alignment Healthcare
07.2014 - 01.2016
University of Southern California - Master of Arts, Health Administration
The American School of Professional Psychology - Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Sonam Rao