PWC

Payer Back Office Strategy / Technology / Operations Consultant, Senior Manager

PWC • $124K — $280K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in operations or management consulting.
  • Expertise in business data analytics relevant to health services.
  • Proficiency in change management in healthcare settings.
  • Strong background in operations strategy development.
  • Effective stakeholder engagement skills through storytelling.
  • Experience in logistics management to enhance service delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives to modernize payer back office operations for efficiency.
  • Guide teams in creating and executing tailored operations strategies.
  • Use analytics to improve processes and performance metrics.
  • Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders for better communication.
  • Develop change management plans to facilitate business transformations.
  • Promote operational excellence through process improvement techniques.
  • Conduct market research to identify service delivery enhancement opportunities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401k retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • Generous vacation and holiday pay policies.
  • Personal and family sick leave provisions.
  • Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
  • Access to training and professional development resources.
Full Job Description
Industry/Sector
Health Services

Specialism
Operations

Management Level
Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Payer Back Office Strategy / Technology / Operations Consultant, Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in transforming health services operations within our Business & Supply Chain Operations network. You will engage directly with clients, offering strategic guidance and innovative solutions to modernize payer systems. Your work will focus on optimizing processes and driving operational improvements, leveraging your skills to deliver impactful results.

As a Senior Manager, you will lead large projects, applying sound judgment and strategic advising to navigate complex challenges. You will motivate and coach teams, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that contributes to the firm's success. Your role involves crafting clear, impactful messages and validating outcomes with clients, confirming that their feedback is integrated into project strategies. You will deepen your professional skills, staying relevant in the ever-evolving landscape of health services operations.

In this role at PwC, you will be part of our Operations practice, where you will drive results and maintain operational excellence. Your ability to develop high-performing teams and your commitment to excellence will be crucial in delivering quality outcomes for our clients.

Responsibilities

- Leading strategic initiatives in payer back office operations to drive modernization and efficiency
- Guiding teams in the development and implementation of operations strategies tailored to health services clients
- Utilizing analytical thinking and business data analytics to optimize operational processes and performance metrics
- Building relationships with stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and engagement
- Developing and executing change management plans to support business transformation efforts
- Promoting operational excellence through process improvement and optimization techniques
- Conducting market research and operating effectiveness reviews to identify opportunities for service delivery model enhancements
- Coaching teams in logistics management and operations support to achieve service excellence
- Applying strategic questioning and storytelling to convey impactful messages and drive decision-making
- Validating quality standards implementation to maintain compliance and operational integrity

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 8 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Government/Public Policy, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Organizational Management/Behavior, Risk Management/Insurance
- Demonstrating advanced skills in operations strategy and management consulting
- Utilizing business data analytics to drive operational excellence
- Leading change management initiatives in health services sector
- Innovating process improvement and optimization strategies
- Engaging stakeholders through strategic questioning and storytelling
- Applying logistics management to enhance service delivery models

Travel Requirements
Up to 80%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

About PWC

PwC is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. PwC firms operate in 157 countries, 742 locations, with 276,000 people. As of 2020, 26% of the workforce worked in the Americas, 26% in Asia, 32% in Western Europe, 5% in Middle East and Africa and 11% in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
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Size
284,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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