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Sr PBM Client Implementation Project Manager - Remote

UnitedHealth Group

Des Moines, IA
Full Time
Senior
90k-161k
about 2 months 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire client onboarding project for implementation, main contact for the client
  • Acts as a trusted partner to key constituencies by learning their business to anticipate stakeholder needs and concerns
  • Ensures client satisfaction, quality of work, and project profitability
  • Coordinate efforts with internal departments for the creation of clinical and formulary needs
  • Coordinate disruption analysis to impacted membership (if/when applicable)
  • Work with Operations and functional leaders to proactively identify implementation issues and drive their resolution
  • Facilitate meetings at various levels of the organization, including management weekly reviews
  • Monitor, track, and report implementation status and performance, internally and externally
  • Identify implementation risks, implement a mitigation / action plan to drive improved outcomes, communicate to senior leadership
  • Ensure accuracy of plan updates and missed deliverables from all teams
  • Manage pre-implementation audits with the audit department and the client
  • Ability to mentor other team members within implementation, if needed

Requirements

  • PMP Certification
  • 5+ years of technical project management experience
  • 3+ years in the healthcare industry specifically in Medicaid and/or Medicare
  • 3+ years software development and or software implementations
  • 2+ years of experience in Pharmacy Benefit Management
  • 2+ years in a client facing role
  • Experience managing large-scale healthcare projects with teams of 10 or more
  • Solid experience in influencing externally with soft power, driving cross-functional collaboration, and negotiating win-win solutions
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word
  • 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

Nice to Have

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician
  • 7+ years software development and or software implementations
  • 2+ years of PBM client implementation project management experience or Account Management experience
  • Experience managing complex projects with various stakeholders

Qualifications

  • Educational background not explicitly specified, but PMP certification is required

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution
  • Salary range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually
  • Remote work flexibility within the U.S.

Working at UnitedHealth Group

Optum emphasizes a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, and career development opportunities. The company is committed to mitigating its impact on the environment and delivering 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 16, 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

Des Moines, IA

Industry

Direct Life, Health, and Medical Insurance Carriers

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