[Remote] Project Manager III - Medicaid Fee For Service

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. is looking for extraordinary people to join their team. The Project Manager provides leadership and coordination for key initiatives related to MedImpact’s program and product offerings, managing complex business projects across multiple healthcare programs.ResponsibilitiesLeads the efforts of multi-disciplinary project teams through various stages of the project development lifecycle, including vision and scope, requiring analysis and partnership with various departments throughout the duration of projectsCreates as well as coordinates and develops project prioritization, project scope, project plan, project tracking and other project-related activities and associated documentation; guides project stakeholders in defining project scopeReviews project proposals and plans to determine timing of deliverables, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of a project; establishes work plans, schedules, resources for each phase of projects; coordinates and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnelCommunicates with project staff to outline work plan, assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority. Coordinates and interfaces with other departments to secure project team resourcesResponsible for completeness of project documentation throughout the project lifecycle and for obtaining appropriate approvals at each phase of the projectManages project progress by establishing regular meetings scheduled with project teams. Assesses project progress versus milestones, and identifies areas of potential concern in adequate time in order to mitigate riskCreates and communicates status reports for management, clients and key stakeholdersTracks projects and issues closely, foster collaboration from both the business and technology groups and leads issue resolution meetings during projectsAssumes responsibility for delivery by ensuring all components of a project are successfully completedAssesses performance of assigned project personnel and provides feedback to managementEnsures all projects administered by the PMO adhere to the best practices and standard approaches for project managementAssists in building the PMO by interviewing applicants and helping to train and mentor new members of the PMO teamSkillsBS/BA and 9+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, and 6 years' of SME in respective areasProficient in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Microsoft ProjectPMP certification required and Six Sigma/Lean background desired, not required. PMP certification should ideally be obtained within first 12-months of employmentExcellent working knowledge and experience in the role of Project Manager of complex business projects that include both business process, service delivery and information technology solutionsExperience in all phases of systems development lifecycles and/or business process engineering methodologyAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and clientsExperience operating in a matrix management organizationExperience in PBM, pharmaceutical or managed health care industry a plusExecutes and delivers within the confines and timeframes provided by regulatory agenciesAdvanced presentation skills with the ability to present information at varying levels of abstraction depending on audienceFocuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new thingsSpeaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetingsWrites clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written informationDevelops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates resultsUnderstands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goalsTreats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational valuesAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formAbility to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situationsAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometryAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situationsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general publicBenefitsMedical / Dental / Vision / Wellness ProgramsPaid Time Off / Company Paid HolidaysIncentive Compensation401K with Company matchLife and Disability InsuranceTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral BonusCompany OverviewMedImpact is the nation’s largest independent health solutions and pharmacy benefit company, serving commercial health plans, government programs, self insured/employer groups, and millions of consumers. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://medimpact.com.