Manager, Technical Project Management

Manager, Technical Project Management

$110,714 - $155,000 - $199,286

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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!

The Scoop:

The Manager oversees the Project Management Team. Responsible for planning and managing complex projects that includes development and enhancements to new and existing products and services. Leads and mentors the Project Team throughout various stages of the product/project development lifecycle, and may be required to lead, guide, mentor, train and develop more junior project managers. Defines and manages metrics to effectively measure the success of project deliverables. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Extent of supervision ranges from moderate, to minimal, to independent based upon demonstrated skill and performance level as defined for the position.

What You Get To Do:

• Provides leadership in order to recruit, manage and retain the necessary resources to successfully perform the duties of the assigned work group(s)
• Manages work group(s) to achieve service commitments, including sustainable, measurable, accurate, reliable, and timely execution of project deliverables
• Provides day-to-day leadership and direction including, developing and administering policies, business processes, quality standards, measurement criteria, and operating budgets
• Sets high standards and encourages new ideas for improving organizational performance
• Takes appropriate corrective action as needed to promote optimal employee performance and maintain low staff turnover
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including senior management and Business for project definition including: resources, time estimates and prioritization
• Participate in Enterprise Project Prioritization (EPP) working meetings
• Guide the team for creating Scope definition, project plans, burndown and velocity charts, project progress reports, and other deliverables essential to project execution and control
• Establish, refine and manage internal processes and metrics to support project completion including successful software development, model development, and business projects
• Manage and communicate schedules and deadlines for the project management team
• Communicate with senior management and for project prioritization and management of resource schedules
• Make recommendations for and contribute to the continuing improvement of policies, procedures, equipment, training, business process reengineering, and goals of the organization
• Establish and maintain realistic timelines and milestones which promote an external competitive advantage and promote exceeding internal expectations
• Participate as a Project Manager in the department
• Duties include project management for the lifecycle of a project: scope and requirements definition and documentation, development or vendor evaluation, implementation and maintenance
• Develop a thorough understanding of software products and tools in order to accomplish job duties

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manages the IT Project Managers in the IT Services department
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Develops staff to meet the current and future needs of the organization
• Models and cultivates staff behaviors that achieve business success, including leadership skills, collaboration, accountability, and ownership
• Ensures that staff members are aware of business plan objectives, individual accountabilities, and the competencies critical to successful job performance
• Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

Education and/or Experience

For consideration candidates will need:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university
• Five (5) years to seven (7) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five (5) to seven (7) years' experience in a product and/or software development in a project management role with planning, supervisory, and leadership responsibilities, with at least (2) to five (5) or more years of experience directly managing and mentoring professionals
• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies with previous involvement in high-visibility projects
• Familiar with software development processes
• Experience in a Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), Pharmacy, healthcare, or electronic commerce environment preferred
• Leadership experience may be substituted with four (4) years of MedImpact experience plus an appropriate external leadership training program and internal mentorship with a seasoned leader (Dir ) for current active employees

Computer Skills

Strong proficiency with Jira, MS Office / Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, Excel, Visio and Outlook to create complex documents, manage schedules, and analyze data. Working knowledge of key business applications such as SQL coding, Oracle forms, Golden 32, MedAccess, MedOptimize, SalesForce, and UNIX operating systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification and Scrum Master Certification preferred.

Travel

This position requires limited travel and attendance maybe required at various local training sessions and/or meetings.

The Perks:

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

This position is eligible for Employee Referral Bonus at Level II

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/Veterans

OSHA/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.