Technical Project Manager III

Exemption Status:United States of America (Exempt)

$106,714 - $149,400 - $192,086

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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

Summary:  Using the industry’s best practices for project management along with a solid working knowledge of the system development life cycle and IT Infrastructure deployment, the GPS Technical Project Manager III plans, directs, and coordinates Information Technology projects and programs related to Government Programs products and services to ensure that project goals are accomplished within prescribed time frames.  The position is responsible for ensuring project goals and requirements are met on schedule, within budget and are successfully completed

The Technical Project Manager III adheres and adapts to current processes.  Identifies and recommends improvements to current practices. Manages escalated issues and demonstrates appropriate escalation of issues as needed. Leads the efforts of a multi-disciplinary project team through various stages of the project lifecycle, including vision and scope, requirements analysis, solution, design, development, and implementation. Requires close partnership with internal/external client counterparts, Information Technology (IT), Government Programs and Services, the Enterprise and GPS Project Management Offices, 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 Information Technology projects across multiple programs, including Medicaid programs (State FFS program, Medicare/Medicaid Program (MMP), Medicaid Managed Care (MMCO), Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) as well as other public federally-facilitated or state-based programs..   

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

Initiation

• Defines project objectives/goals; determines the scope of each project as well as the project charter.

• Coordinates with key project personnel for requirements, technical analysis, design, and documentation of solutions to meet business requirements and drive technical problem resolution.

• Facilitates and manages vendor selection process and vendor onboarding process.

Planning/Development

• Develops and coordinates the project plan by identifying project deliverables, milestones, scheduling, and required tasks. 

• Uses planning and analytical skills in support of requirements gathering, writing functional specifications, SQL queries and test plan development activities.

• Helps ensure solution design meets standard architecture considerations and approval to include Standard database structures, (2) Code standards (3) Common components and reusable programs, (4) Security and Performance levels, (5) System interfaces and dependencies.

• Helps ensure that infrastructure design meets standard architecture considerations for high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery.

• Working with stakeholders and Resource Management, determines staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to each project phase.

• Works with assigned project staff and/or clients to gather and document project requirements. Communicates with project team to outline work plan, assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.

• Ensures that all responsibilities are clearly communicated, from requirements gathering to working with QA department to ensure solid quality assurance plan.

Production/Execution

• Facilitates regular project status meetings to assess progress versus milestones and identify areas of potential concern in adequate time in order to mitigate risk.  Tracks projects and issues closely, fosters collaboration from both the business and technology groups and leads issue resolution meetings during projects.

• Manages risks throughout the project by identifying, communicating, tracking, and mitigating.  Meets with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems. Ensures all follow-up action items are owned and closed out by the relevant owners

Monitors/Controls

• Manages and monitors project status by establishing a regular meeting schedule with project teams. Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progress is on schedule and outstanding items or issues are successfully resolved. 

• Creates and communicates regular status reports for management, clients, and the project team. Provides formal and ad-hoc updates to management as required. Prepares project status reports and keeps clients and others informed of project status and related issues. 

• Ensures completeness of all project documentation throughout the project lifecycle and for obtaining appropriate approvals at each phase of the project.

• Participates in reviewing, monitoring, and gaining appropriate approvals for project documentation throughout the project lifecycle including Vision and Scope, Technical Specifications, Architecture Specifications and Objectives of the Project.  Ensures completeness of all project documentation throughout the project lifecycle and for obtaining appropriate approvals at each phase of the project.

• Monitors and manages project constraints including scopes, cost, timeline, resources, and risks.

Closing

• Assumes responsibility for delivery by ensuring all components of the project are successfully completed (including lessons learned documentation.

• Coordinates and interfaces with other departments for project transition.

Other

• Mentor less experienced project managers.
• Strong emphasis on strategic thinking as it relates to the management of assigned projects and on-going use of the solution.
   
• Communicates well with technical and business stakeholders.

• Builds and maintains good working relationships with team members, vendors and other departments involved in projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities        

No supervisory responsibilities.

Client Responsibilities

This is an internal and external client facing position that requires excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills (listening/verbal/written).  One must be able to; manage difficult or emotional client situations; Respond promptly to client needs; Solicit client feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance from clients; Meet commitments to clients.

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.

Education and/or Experience                                            

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) along with 7 - 10+ years’ experience in Software Development (or closely related) and requires at least 4+ years’ experience with Project Management or Project Coordination using the industry’s best practices for project methodology.  Must have experience in all phases of software development lifecycle and IT infrastructure deployments. Prior experience in PBM, pharmaceutical or managed health care industry a plus. Must have a minimum of 5 years’ prior experience in governmental programs (CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, and Public Exchanges). Prior experience in PBM, pharmaceutical or managed health care industry a plus

Computer Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), MS Outlook and MS Project.  Must be proficient with Project Scheduling Software, MS Visio, and SQL queries.  Familiarity with MedImpact developed applications helpful (MedAccess, MedResponse, etc.)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required; PMP certification is highly desired

Other Skills and Abilities     

• Must have good negotiation skills, well-developed facilitation and collaboration skills
• Proven leader and team player
• Strong client management skills
• Ability to work in a matrix management organization
• Driven and committed to overcome obstacles and deliver the project on time
• Delivery-focused, yet flexible and creative when called upon

Reasoning Ability                                                    

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Mathematical Skills                                                 

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  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 author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Competencies                                              

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

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

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; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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 occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Location

This position is remote.

Working Hours

This is an exempt level position requiring one to work the hours needed to get the job done.  Therefore, one must have the flexibility to work beyond traditional hours and be able to work nights, weekends or on holidays as required.  This may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the business.  Typical core business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. 

Travel - This position may require domestic travel as well as attendance at various local conferences and meetings.

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.