Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Business, or a related field., 3 years of experience in the payer or pharmacy industry., Experience managing projects and cross-functional teams., Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Suite applications..

Key responsibilities:

Lead project delivery and management processes, including project charters and workplans.

Serve as the primary contact for client resources and manage project budgets.

Prepare reports and metrics to illustrate project status to clients and management.

Coach team members and mentor others in project management practices.

Job description

Company Description

Optimity Advisors is a specialized management consulting and advisory firm that focuses on strategy, operations and IT. Our company is comprised of professional advisors with deep domain expertise in strategy, operational transformation, business intelligence, technology and regulatory compliance. We combine industry expertise and integrated solutions to help companies enhance stakeholder value, improve operations, and address performance and risk-related challenges.

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

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