Epic Implementation Project Manager - Austin, TX

We are currently seeking a driven and skilled individual for the position of Sr. Project Manager with strong Epic experience working in the health plan/Healthcare space. Candidate will be responsible for managing enterprise level, cross-functional projects from inception to implementation in a fast-paced environment. 

Skills 

• Uses program and project management skills, experience, and methodologies to run successful projects. Including but not limited to effective budget planning, resource procurement, meeting planning/facilitation, conflict resolution, risk mitigation, status reporting, etc.

• Utilizes experience in the managed health care industry and/or an ability to exhibit stellar communication skills across the organization with Care Management, Provider Relations, Compliance, Finance, Customer Service, Claims, FEP and ITS and project teams.

• Oversees all aspects of the program and project schedule throughout the SDLC life cycle, from initial kickoff through requirements analysis, design, testing and implementation phases for the project.

• Leads variety of projects simultaneously, that engage with many different stakeholders from the executive team and directors, to the department project managers and individual contributors. 

• Leads Strategy, Planning and, Issue/Risk Mitigation and Documentation standards.

• Identifies and communicates risks and issues that may require changes to plans or scope.

• Organizes and synthesizes large amounts of information and present to Executive Leadership.

• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

• Facilitates or participates in process improvement brainstorming sessions.

• Manages relationship with sponsors and project team members through status documentation and team meetings to ensure project meets the needs of the business.

• Writes project documents including charters, business requirements, project plan, training, policy and procedures, etc. using the company adopted documentation templates.

Key Qualifications 

• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience working as a Project Manager implementing in the Epic environment (implementing or upgrading Epic or ancillary Epic applications).
• Experience working within health plan/health insurance organization.

• Understands project/program needs among diverse colleagues in various departments (Claims, Medical Management, Enrollment & Billing, Sales & Marketing, IT, Business Process Improvement, etc.).

• Prior experience in health plan or management consulting roles is desirable.

• Formal project management training and actual real-life experience in managing programs is a must.

• Assist project leaders with the creation of hardware/software budget estimates, implementation timelines, and resource estimates for new projects or system enhancements.

• Ability to produce accurate and precise work, detect discrepancies and resolve discrepancies all while meeting deadlines.

• Proven success in multiple project implementations.

• Expert in the presentation of project idea, status, solution and results.

• Proven skills in data analysis and presentation of data.

• Strong analytical, problem solving, negotiation, and collaboration skills.

• Proven ability to manage and participate in several projects at the same time.

• Proficiency with MS Office skills (Visio, Project, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) SharePoint required.

Perks 

• Competitive pay and bonuses

• Excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision)

• 401K with percentage company match

• Paid holidays and vacation days

• Flexible schedule 

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or related field.  Applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

• 3 year’s practical experience in managing large projects.

• PMP, Scrum Master or Six Sigma Belt certification desired.