Sr Implementation Manager Job Apple Valley area,Minnesota USA,Healthcare

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Job Description - Sr Implementation Manager (2389565) Sr Implementation Manager - 2389565

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Implementation Project Manager (IPM), Fee for Service (FFS) Medicaid Implementations, can work remotely from anywhere in the US. This role provides project management support for medium and complex projects within New Client Implementations at Optum Rx. This is a customer-facing role.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remote
* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manage the entire client onboarding project for implementation, main contact for the client
Acts as a trusted partner t key constituencies by learning their business to anticipate stakeholder needs and concerns
Ensures client satisfaction, quality of work, and project profitability
Coordinate efforts with internal departments for the creation of clinical and formulary needs
Coordinate disruption analysis to impacted membership (if/when applicable)
Work with Operations and functional leaders to proactively identify implementation issues and drive their resolution
Facilitate meetings at various levels of the organization, including management weekly reviews
Monitor, track, and report implementation status and performance, internally and externally
Identify implementation risks, implement a mitigation / action plan to drive improved outcomes, communicate to senior leadership
Ensure accuracy of plan updates and missed deliverables from all teams
Manage pre-implementation audits with the audit department and the client
Ability to mentor other team members within implementation, if needed
Up to 15% travel

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

PMP Certification
5+ years of technical project management experience
5+ years of FFS Medicaid experience
3+ years in the healthcare industry specifically in Medicaid and/or Medicare
3+ years software development and or software implementations
2+ years of experience in Pharmacy Benefit Management
2+ years in a client facing role
Experience managing large-scale healthcare projects with teams of 10 or more
Solid experience in influencing externally with soft power, driving cross - functional collaboration, and negotiating win-win solutions
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word
Demonstrated ability to present to all levels of management and audiences
Proven ability to ascertain client needs through active listening skills, and consultatively work with clients to achieve business objectives

Preferred Qualifications:

Software development and or software implementations
2+ years of PBM client implementation project management experience or Account Management experience
Experience managing complex projects with various stakeholders

* All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Final date to receive applications:

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