Job DescriptionPURPOSEWe are currently seeking a Manager with experience in managed care health and payor operations. This would include health plans, PBMs, TPAs, behavioral health and/or other ancillary managed care entities. 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.
RESPONSIBILITIESProject 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
QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree, from an accredited university or college, in Healthcare, Business, or another closely related field
- 5 years of experience in management consulting for healthcare payor or managed care clients
- Experience managing projects and cross-functional teams
- Authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in a client serving and management role
- Experience with project management tools and experience with project management on large programs with multiple projects or work streams
- Experience with large technology implementation or operations transformation
- Experience with HR transformation or Organization Change Management
- Demonstrated career progression with increased responsibilities and mentorship
Additional InformationIf you would like to be considered for this position, please apply directly through our website using the following link:
https://optimityadvisors.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=25&source=aWQ9MjM%3D
