HealthPartners is hiring a Project Implementation Manager. The Project Implementation Manager leads the implementation process for new and renewing health plan customers with complex plan offerings. This role ensures successful project execution by managing cross-functional relationships with Marketing, Sales, and internal teams, delivering exceptional customer experience and operational readiness.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
A bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Information Services, Communications , related, or equivalent experience.
At least five years of experience in health plan and/or employer benefit plan project management and implementation, including large-scale projects/programs.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word,) JIRA, and Confluence
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
In-depth knowledge of health plan benefit administration.
Collaborative approach with internal departments and external clients and vendors.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
Masters Business Administration (MBA)
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Scrum/Agile methodology and practices
Business Analysis
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
35%__Customer Implementation Leadership
Serve as the primary leader for administrative systems implementation for new and renewing customers.
Partner with HealthPartners Sales teams to ensure seamless onboarding and renewal processes.
35%__Project Management
Act as project manager for strategic and complex implementations, maintaining accountability for timelines and deliverables.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans for each customer implementation.
Coordinate implementation work teams to ensure impacted business units are informed and engaged.
10%__Issue Resolution & Customer Support
Resolve critical implementation issues, respond to inquiries, and ensure client satisfaction.
Provide excellent service and partnership to internal and external customers throughout the process.
10%__Communication & Status Reporting
Partner across the organization to communicate implementation status and ensure action plans are executed.
Maintain proactive updates to stakeholders on progress and risks.
10% __RFP Support
Provide proposal support to Sales and Marketing Administration as needed.
*Job description rankings/percentages are intended to reflect normal averages over an extended period of time, and are subject to daily variances. Quality and efficiency standards should at no time be compromised to meet the average expectations expressed above. Job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate organization or department needs.
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
Values
All colleagues are expected to live our values:
Excellence: We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.
Compassion: We care and show empathy and respect for each person.
Partnership: We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.
Integrity: We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
