Project Manager II

Exemption Status:United States of America (Exempt)

$82,074 - $110,800 - $139,526

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This position is not eligible for Sponsorship.

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. is looking for extraordinary people to join our team!

Why join MedImpact? Because our success is dependent on you; innovative professionals with top notch skills who thrive on opportunity, high performance, and teamwork. We look for individuals who want to work on a team that cares about making a difference in the value of healthcare.

At MedImpact, we deliver leading edge pharmaceutical and technology related solutions that dramatically improve the value of health care. We provide superior outcomes to those we serve through innovative products, systems, and services that provide transparency and promote choice in decision making. Our vision is to set the standard in providing solutions that optimize satisfaction, service, cost, and quality in the healthcare industry. We are the premier Pharmacy Benefits Management solution!

Job Description

Position Summary: Working within the Government Programs and Services (GPS) department, the Project Manager provides leadership, organization and coordination for the key initiatives and activities related to MedImpact’s program and product offerings. This position creates, coordinates and develops complete project plans and associated documentation. Leads the efforts of a multi-disciplinary project team through various stages of the project lifecycle, including vision and scope, requirements analysis and requires close partnership with internal/external client counterparts, the internal Implementation Management team, Information Technology (IT), Account Management, Operations, Health Services, and other departments as needed throughout the duration of the project. The position works in partnership with the centralized GPS Department as well as with enterprise-wide functional leaders, stakeholders and project team members to manage complex business projects across multiple programs including: Medicare Part D, Medicaid programs (State FFS program, Medicare/Medicaid Program (MMP), Medicaid Managed Care (MMCO), Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) as well as public federally-facilitated or state-based marketplace exchange programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Engages with cross-functional teams including both IT and business areas (as needed) at MedImpact to properly establish project artifacts and planning tools such as scope definition, charters, strategic roadmaps and success criteria.

• Track projects and issues closely, foster collaboration from both the business and technology groups and lead issue resolution meetings during projects.

• Provides project management and control. Conducts frequent status meetings to ensure timelines are being met and to report status of projects to internal/external clients and management. Effectively manages the assets, tools, and processes necessary to achieve business objectives by leveraging analysis, evaluation, planning and organizational skills/tools

• Defines and documents the detailed project documentation, scope details, business requirements, testing plans, and provides guidance to team members for implementing the appropriate solution for clients.

• Develops project plans to fully document all business tasks, resources, and timelines to ensure that the project scope is fully defined. Determines the downstream impacts related to the system, resources, and time frames and identifies a plan of action for downstream impacts.

• Conducts frequent status meetings to ensure timelines are being met and to report status of projects to internal/external clients and management. Effectively manages the assets, tools, and processes necessary to achieve business objectives by leveraging analysis, evaluation, planning and organizational skills/tools.

• Manages risks throughout the project by identifying, communicating, tracking and mitigating. Meets with project personnel to provide business and technical advice in order to resolve problems.

• Collaborates with external departments as needed to communicate goals, influence deliverables, and effectively address business objectives.

• Works with Stakeholders and Resource Managers, determines staffing requirements and allotment of available resources for each project phase.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Client Responsibilities

This is an internal facing position that requires excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills (listening/verbal/written).  One must be able to respond promptly to client needs, solicit client feedback to improve service and respond to requests for service and assistance when necessary

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) along with 5 - 8+ years’ related experience in Project Management with all phases of the project management lifecycle. Prior experience in the PBM, pharmaceutical or managed health care industry a plus. Experience operating in a matrix management organization preferred. 

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual is proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software (Access, Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Outlook or similar email system.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

PMP certification required and Six Sigma/Lean background desired, not required. PMP certification should ideally be obtained within first 12-months of employment.

Other Skills and Abilities

Expert in standardized business process mapping and workflow simplification techniques. Excellent working knowledge and experience in the role of Project Manager of software development projects, including web-based projects. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Executes and delivers within the confines and timeframes provided by regulatory agencies. 

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of Supervisors, clients, customers, and the general public.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Communication -Expresses self clearly and effectively in face-to-face interactions, presentations and written documents, and employs active listening skills to ensure productive interactions.

• Decision-making - Gathers input from affected parties and available experts, assesses risks and benefits, and makes timely decisions based on sound reasoning.

• Interpersonal Effectiveness - Demonstrates good people skills by showing a commitment to teamwork, resolving conflicts effectively and with respect for others’ viewpoints, respecting differences and building strong relationships and networks.

• Team Leadership - Fosters teamwork by clearly communicating goals and direction, building team spirit, encouraging positive working relationships, and encouraging individuals to take on new roles that draw fully on their talents.

• Problem Solving - Analyzes problems logically to identify root causes, seeks input from a wide range of sources, asks insightful questions and formulates effective solutions.

• Political Savvy - Recognizes issues of power and politics that may impact a project or decision and handles them with diplomacy and ease; skillfully deals with roadblocks in order to facilitate progress while maintaining good working relationships.

• Professional Knowledge - Is knowledgeable about the business, possesses relevant job-specific and technological expertise, clearly understands the organizational structure, handles office politics well, and displays financial acumen.

• Results-Oriented Management - Translates vision and objectives into concrete action steps, sets priorities for use of resources by focusing on actions with optimal impact for the business, identifies obstacles to plans and takes steps to resolve them, communicates and implements realistic, effective plans with clear objectives and milestones

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is in an office setting and is exposed to moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Work Location

This position works on-site at the San Diego Headquarters (or other company location) for purposes of providing adequate support to internal clients; being available for face-to-face interactions and coordination of work with other employees, colleagues, clients, or vendors; as well as for facilitation of quick and effective decisions through collaboration with stakeholders. Periodic scheduled remote work may be permitted as allowed under the department’s policy and with management approval. 

Working Hours

This is an exempt level position requiring the incumbent to work the hours required to fully accomplish job responsibilities and reasonable meet deadlines for work deliverables. The individual must have the flexibility to work beyond traditional hours and be able to work nights, weekends or on holidays as required. Work hours may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the business. Typical core business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Travel - This position may require occasional domestic travel.

The Perks:

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Wellness Programs
• Paid Time Off / Company Paid Holidays
• Incentive Compensation
• 401K with Company match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

To explore all that MedImpact has to offer, and the greatness you can bring to our teams, please submit your resume to www.medimpact.com/careers

MedImpact, is a privately-held pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) headquartered in San Diego,
California. Our solutions and services positively influence healthcare outcomes and expenditures, improving the position of our clients in the market. MedImpact offers high-value solutions to payers, providers and consumers of healthcare in the U.S. and foreign markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Male/Female/Disabilities/VeteransOSHA/ADA:

To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer:

The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.