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Senior PBM Client Implementation Project Manager - Remote

UnitedHealth Group

Minnetonka, MN
Full Time
Senior
90k-161k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire client onboarding project for implementation, acting as the main contact for the client.
  • Conduct client benefit discussions with all parties and ensure client sign-off for their benefit intent forms.
  • Coordinate efforts with internal departments for the creation of formulary, specialty products, and pharmacy networks.
  • Coordinate formulary / specialty disruption analysis to impacted membership.
  • Work with Operations and Functional leaders to proactively identify implementation issues and drive their resolution.
  • Develop and present presentations for new business customer finalist presentations with Sales.
  • Facilitate meetings at various levels of the organization, including management weekly reviews.
  • Monitor, track, and report implementation status and performance, internally and to the client.
  • Identify implementation risks, implement mitigation/action plans, and communicate to senior leadership.
  • Manage the implementation of pharmacy benefit plans for all direct business market types.
  • Ensure accuracy of plan updates and missed deliverables from all teams.
  • Manage pre-implementation audits with the audit department and the client.
  • Mentor other team members within Implementation.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in Pharmacy Benefit Management.
  • 2+ years in a Client Facing role.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Solid experience in influencing externally with soft power, driving cross-functional collaboration, and negotiating win-win solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to present to all levels of management and audiences.
  • Proven ability to ascertain client needs through active listening skills, and consultatively work with clients to achieve business objectives.
  • Proven effective skills for navigating and driving results across operations, network, and clinical domains in a highly complex, matrix environment.

Nice to Have

  • PMP Certification.
  • EGWP experience.
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician.
  • 2+ years of Implementation project management experience or Account Management Experience.
  • Experience managing complex projects with various stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project.

Qualifications

  • Educational background is not explicitly specified, but experience in Pharmacy Benefit Management and client-facing roles is required.

Benefits & Perks

  • A comprehensive benefits package.
  • Incentive and recognition programs.
  • Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution.
  • Salary range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment.
  • All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Working at UnitedHealth Group

Optum's culture is guided by inclusion, talented peers, and a focus on career development opportunities. The company is committed to mitigating its impact on the environment and enabling equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes. It values diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 17, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
Salary90k-161k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceSenior

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About UnitedHealth Group

Website

unitedhealthgroup.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Minnetonka, MN

Industry

Direct Life, Health, and Medical Insurance Carriers

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