Job Description
PURPOSE
We are currently seeking a Manager with experience in payer systems and pharmacy benefit management (PBM). This position is ideal for a mid-level consultant that has a passion for working with clients to understand their challenges, adapt to the unique situation of the client, and develop solutions. A Manager will lead teams, drive projects, and manage relationships through all phases of the project lifecycle.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Delivery and Management
- Establish and execute a common set of project management processes and tolls for a project, including but not limited to project charters, workplans, issues, risks, and change requests
- Prepare and manage project plans and address critical issues contributing to problems or delays on a project
- Serve as day-to-day point of contact for client resources
- Establish and monitor key project metrics for the project
- Provide client and Optimity management with reports, metrics, and tools to illustrate the status of the project
- Manage the internal and external project budget
- Drive creation of deliverables relevant to each phase of the project lifecycle and as-how analyses as needed
- Coach to clarify assignments and deliverables; mentor others in project management practices, review quality of work, and manage the integration of team members work
NECESSARY SKILLS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong active listening
- Aptitude for quick learning and subject matter expertise development
- Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to execute in high pressure environment
- Sound problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong MS Suite skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited university or college, in Healthcare, Business, or another closely related field
- 3 years of experience in the payer, pharmacy, or related industry
- Experience managing projects and cross-functional teams
- Experience with Medicaid clients
- Experience implementing PBM systems
- Authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in health plan operations
- Experience with Conduent HSP
- Experience with PBM vendor to core systems integration
- Experience with Managed Care Organization
- Demonstrated career progression with increased responsibilities and mentorship
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