Lead - Medicaid and Group Medicare Project Management

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The Project Management Lead manages all aspects of a project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget. The Project Management Lead works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.

The Project Management Lead designs, communicates, and implements an operational plan for completing the project; monitors progress and performance against the project plan; takes action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Identifies, develops, and gathers the resources to complete the project. Prepares designs and work specifications; develops project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.

Communicates with other operational areas in the organization to secure specialized resources and contributions for the project. Conducts meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project. Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and coordinates project staff to meet project targets and milestones. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with market partners and HPS team members to prioritize project requests

• Develop project plans, timelines and update cadence for all projects

• Document and circulate project risks, and develop risk mitigation strategy

• Set clear expectations on project timelines, scope, etc.

• Identify and secure funding for all project expenses

• Manage project meetings, ensuring appropriate participation, adherence to agenda and a focus on outcomes

• Develop communication and escalation pathways

• Communicate project status and timelines at the executive level

• Collaborate with internal HPS partners to obtain details necessary for prioritization (e.g. member experience improvements, compliance impacts, client goals, etc.)

• Create project intake and prioritization process, develop policy and procedure document for these processes, and ensure team members adhere to these processes

• Act as a mediator between stakeholders and project team members

• Manage project scope, document scope changes and impacts to timeline

• Adhere to client / government established deadlines

• Navigate client and vendor layers to ensure that all stakeholders are actively working to the same project plan and timelines

• Concurrently manage multiple projects

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• 2 or more years of project leadership experience,

• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• managing complex PBM projects

Additional Information

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called Hire Vue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. Hire Vue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Work at Home Requirements

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.

Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.

Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.

Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.

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