Job Description
*This remote role can be located anywhere in the US.
The Sr. Manager, Project Management (Medicaid) supports the business by taking appropriate actions, strategies and/or alternatives to meet business needs typically tied to a key Aetna Medicaid practice (project management, business process management, implementation, etc.).
Typically manages multiple managers and their work teams and/or most complex projects through to implementation.
Sets strategic direction for team and/or complex projects and or programs (e.g., national in scope which may impact one or all segments, and typically runs multiple years in duration with high financial implications). Has full accountability for all aspects of projects and or programs such as financial, regulatory, marketing, etc.
Set the direction of the strategic business plan for assigned practice and translate into vision for staff and stakeholders (internal, external, regulatory)
As a business leader, influence all stakeholders to support key projects/programs to ensure positive outcomes that deliver on results.
Drive change in order to improve performance results, organization effectiveness and/or systems/quality/services (e.g., policies, processes or systems).
Identify gaps in processes or organization and challenging self and others to develop and implement quality, compliant solutions
Direct accountability for impact to SG&A – ensures accurate prioritization of key projects/programs within purview.
Exercise ultimate accountability for practice and project services being delivered including organizations, budget and/or financial implications.
Collaboratively work across multiple functions and /or segments to obtain agreement from all stakeholders
Typically manage staff (internal, external, matrixed) including SMEs and senior project managers
Required Qualifications
5+ years managed care / health insurance industry experience
Multiple years’ proven leadership experience setting strategic direction and influencing change that resulted in quantifiable positive outcomes.
COVID Requirements
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
CVS Health requires certain colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevents them from being vaccinated.
You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven track record managing complex projects and or programs that resulted in cost savings.
Experience managing large budgets.
Successful Project management experience.
Supervisory experience.
Effective communication (oral, written presentation) at most senior level
Business acumen / emotional intelligence
Collaboration and facilitation including:
– Relationship management
– Problem solving
– Skilled-user expertise with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Word, Excel, Project and Visio
– Skilled-user experience with Microsoft SharePoint
– Negotiation and critical thinking skills
– Relationship leadership and change management
Education
BS or BA or equivalent work experience.
Business Overview
Bring your heart to CVS Health
Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand — with heart at its center — our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.
Our Heart At Work Behaviorsâ„¢ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable.
We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day.
CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.