Project Manager

Description

Verda Healthcare, Inc. is a Medicare Advantage Prescriptions Drug Plan (MAPD) organization committed to the idea that healthcare should be easily and equitably accessed by all, currently available in Texas and Arizona. Our mission is to ensure that underserved communities have access to health and wellness services, and receive the support needed to live a healthy life that is free of worry and full of joy.

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our growing company with many internal opportunities.

Are you ready to join a company that is changing the face of health care across the nation? Verda Healthcare health plan is looking for people like you who value excellence, integrity, caring and innovation. As an employee, you’ll join a team dedicated to improving the lives of our Medicare members. Our vision incorporates value-based health care that works. We value diversity.

Align your career goals with Verda Healthcare Health and we will support you all the way.

The Project Manager serves as a key driver of project execution within a broader program, responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering cross-functional IT and operational initiatives. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives. Acting in a dual project management and business analysis capacity, the Project Manager partners with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to manage timelines, mitigate risks, and support successful implementation and ongoing performance of our Medicare programs.

This person reports to the Director of Medicare Program Management.

• Lead project execution for assigned healthcare and IT initiatives, including defining scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Serve as a hybrid Business Analyst, conducting requirements elicitation and documentation to translate business needs into actionable IT and operational specifications.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, IT, compliance, vendors) to ensure alignment and timely delivery of Medicare-related projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans, tracking progress against key milestones and adjusting as needed.
• Manage stakeholder communication, providing regular status updates, reporting, and escalation of risks/issues.
• Identify and mitigate risks, proactively addressing potential delays or operational impacts.
• Facilitate meetings and working sessions, ensuring clear documentation of decisions, actions, and next steps.
• Oversee implementation and go-live activities, including post-deployment monitoring and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and Medicare regulatory requirements.
• Analyze performance metrics and outcomes, recommending process improvements and optimization opportunities.
• Maintain documentation including project artifacts, SOPs, and reporting dashboards.
• Ability to travel

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5+ years of experience in project management, business analysis, or operations.
• Proven experience managing healthcare projects, specifically within Medicare or Medicare Advantage (MAPD) environments.
• IT project background, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Excel, Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar).