Medicaid Project Manager

The Medicaid Project Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects. Provides subject matter expertise based on established project management techniques. This position will focus on the planning, development, directing, coordinating, and implementation activities pertaining to Medicaid product performance initiatives and new benefit/product implementation.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives for Medicaid and Special Needs Plan products
• Identify resources needed to deliver a project on time, in scope, and on budget; socialize and get buy-in from leadership. Prepare presentations and present as needed
• Maintain a master inventory of assigned projects with status, providing updates to stakeholders and business owners
• Develop Project Plan with delivery and readiness resources; maintain decision log; provider status and socialize issues/risks with stakeholders and business owners
• Schedule meetings with project teams, produce agendas, ensure notes are captured and communicated timely, and assign follow-ups and ensure follow-ups are closed
• Provider oversight and direction of projects to ensure project outcomes are met

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field
• 5 years of work experience beyond degree in related field
• Project Management Professional Certification strongly preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Experience with Medicaid and Special Needs Plan (SNP) Products
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to plan and lead project meetings.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to build credibility and influence change.
• Ability to work both independently and within group settings
• Ability to work with a level of ambiguity and in an environment that changes frequently
• Comfortable communicating with all levels within the organization

This position is an Office role, which requires an employee to work from the designated office - Twin Cities - , on average, 2+ times per week.

The full salary range for this position is $85,000 - $145,700. Annual salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position's scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data. In addition to compensation, Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Medica's compensation and benefits are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Medica's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) includes unifying our workforce through learning and development, recruitment and retention. We consistently communicate the importance of DEI, celebrate achievements, and seek out community partnerships and diverse suppliers that are representative of everyone in our community. We are developing sustainable programs and investing time, talent and resources to ensure that we are living our values. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.