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Sr. Implementation Project Manager - Remote

UnitedHealth Group

Phoenix, AZ
Full Time
Senior
90k-161k
26 days 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 involves improving health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need. The company fosters a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Optum is focused on innovation and change, building a high-performance healthcare system that works better for more people in more ways, with a flexible remote work environment within the U.S. The organization values decisive, brilliant individuals built for speed and encourages sharing ideas and passion for doing more to make an impact on communities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire client onboarding project for implementation, serving as the main contact for the client.
  • Conduct client benefit discussions with all parties and ensure client sign-off for benefit intent forms.
  • Coordinate efforts with internal departments for the creation of formulary, specialty products, and pharmacy networks.
  • Coordinate formulary and 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 on implementation status and performance internally and to the client.
  • Identify implementation risks, develop mitigation/action plans, and communicate with 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.
  • Travel approximately 20-25% for project needs.

Requirements

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

Nice to Have

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

Qualifications

  • Educational background is not explicitly specified, but relevant experience is required.

Benefits & Perks

  • 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.
  • Remote work flexibility within the U.S.

Working at UnitedHealth Group

Optum values inclusion, innovation, and a high-performance environment. The company emphasizes making a positive impact on communities, fostering a culture of collaboration, and supporting career growth and development. They are committed to diversity, equity, and delivering equitable care to address health disparities.

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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

5001-10000 employees

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Industry

Direct Life, Health, and Medical Insurance Carriers

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