Implementation Project Manager

Judi Health; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Judi Health is seeking an Implementation Project Manager to oversee onboarding of new clients across pharmacy and medical benefits. You will define plans, gather requirements, and lead client communications to ensure a timely, accurate implementation.

The role requires 3+ years in PBM/TPA settings, strong project management, and proficiency with MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint. Hybrid work with 5–10% travel across NYC, Denver or Charlotte locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in PBM/TPA implementation or related healthcare project work.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of new clients across pharmacy and medical benefits.
• Establish implementation plans, gather requirements, define objectives and success.
• Manage client communications and deliver strategic guidance throughout onboarding.
• Execute benefit testing and maintain detailed progress notes against milestones.
• Collaborate with SMEs to ensure successful implementation and client satisfaction.
• Build trusted client relationships and support internal PM best practices.
• Attend to travel as needed (5–10%) and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Virtual teams

Detail-oriented

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Judi Health

Judi Health is a health technology company providing benefit administration solutions to employers, unions, health plans, and government entities. Judi Health replaces fragmented, outdated systems with the industry's first Unified Claims Processing™ architecture, seamlessly consolidating pharmacy and medical benefit administration on a single, secure platform. By delivering true price transparency, eliminating unnecessary middleman fees, and leveraging advanced AI-powered care delivery, Judi Health helps clients achieve unprecedented operational efficiency and service levels.

About Judi Health

Judi Health is a health technology company providing benefit administration solutions to employers, unions, health plans, and government entities. Judi Health replaces fragmented, outdated systems with the industry's first Unified Claims Processing™ architecture, seamlessly consolidating pharmacy and medical benefit administration on a single, secure platform. By delivering true price transparency, eliminating unnecessary middleman fees, and leveraging advanced AI-powered care delivery, Judi Health helps clients achieve unprecedented operational efficiency and service levels.

At Judi Health, we're deploying the infrastructure our country needs to deliver the healthcare we all deserve. We are the intelligence platform powering benefits plans for millions of Americans and proudly leading the next generation of care. To learn more, visit www.judi.health.

Location:

Hybrid (3 days per week in our NYC, Denver or Charlotte offices)

Position Summary

The Implementation Project Manager oversees effective, accurate and timely transition of new clients to Judi Health. Establishes implementation project plans, defines, and gathers requirements, outlines project objectives, defines success and leads client communications and presentations throughout the implementation process.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of new clients across pharmacy and medical benefits, ensuring accurate, timely, and seamless onboarding
• Establish implementation project plans, define and gather requirements, outline project objectives, and define success
• Lead client communications and presentation throughout the implementation process, including, but not limited to, detailed and strategic guidance through documenting clients benefit design, communications strategy and trading partners data needs
• Execute and review detailed benefit and communication testing to ensure accuracy
• Maintain meticulous notes and constantly assess progress against key milestones
• Proactively identify execution risks and develop solutions to address
• Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts (SME) to facilitate successful implementation
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with clients and any associated third parties through superior customer service and oversight
• Exceptional project / time management, prioritization and organizational skills to ensure customer satisfaction during the onboarding experience
• Support development of internal implementation and project management best practices
• Support general business needs, as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in pharmacy benefit management (PBM), regional or national health plan, and/or third-party administrator (TPA) implementation setting
• Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives, driving high performance, meeting deadlines, and executing on deliverables
• Ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously and balance a range of key internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail & commitment to delivering high quality work product
• Ability to work effectively with virtual teams
• Ability to travel 5–10%
• Certain times of year may require meeting participation, travel, service support or other requirements outside of standard business hours, including weekends.

New York, NY Salary Range: $117,600 USD - $147,000 USD

Denver, CO Salary Range: $108,000 USD - $135,000 USD

Charlotte, NC Salary Range: $98,000 USD - $122,500 USD

All employees are responsible for adherence to the Judi Health Code of Conduct including the reporting of non-compliance. This position description is designed to be flexible, allowing management the opportunity to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as needed to best meet organizational goals.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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