Medicaid Project Manager

Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for.

We're a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration - because success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels valued.

Responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and or initiatives 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 to senior leadership
• Maintain master inventory of assigned projects with status, providing updates to stakeholders & business ownders
• Develop Project Plan with delivery and readiness resources; maintain decision log; provide 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
• Provide oversight and direction of projects to ensure project outcomes are met

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field
• 5+ years of work experience beyond degree

Preferred Qualifications

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  Experience with Medicaid and Special Needs Plan (SNP) Products

  
  
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  Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

  
  
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  Strong presentation skills

  
  
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  Ability to plan and lead project meetings

  
  
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  Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to build credibility and influence change

  
  
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  Ability to work both independently and within group settings

  
  
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  Ability to work with a level of ambiguity and in an environment that changes frequently

  
  
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  Comfortable communicating with all levels within the organization

  
  

This position is an Office role, which requires an employee to work onsite at our Minnetonka, MN office, on average, 3 days per week.

The full salary grade for this position is $88,800 - $152,300. While the full salary grade is provided, the typical hiring salary range for this role is expected to be between $88,800 - $133,245. 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.

Eligibility to work in the US: Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

We are an Equal Opportunity 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.