PBM HIT Technology Implementation Lead

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 107,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote within the United States

Bonus incentive plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company in the United States, seeks a PBM HIT Technology Implementation Lead for a fully remote leadership role. You will evaluate opportunities, oversee implementation planning, and coordinate vendor partnerships supporting PBM initiatives to drive better member experiences.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, pharmacists, IT teams, and external partners to translate strategic priorities into scalable technology and process improvements, ensuring smooth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 2 years of project leadership experience across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with SDLC concepts and Waterfall/Agile methodologies.
• Experience in IT business analysis, including artifacts.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with new HIT vendors in the pharmacy benefits environment.
• Evaluate HIT vendors against business priorities and guidance.
• Oversee contract execution and implementation activities with partners.
• Manage relationships with external HIT partners across the lifecycle.
• Provide enterprise-level leadership across cross-functional teams.
• Lead implementation planning and execution for technology solutions.
• Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to execute functional strategies.
• Identify opportunities for technology and process improvements to better member health.
• Foster collaboration among pharmacists, tech teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Provide clear guidance to internal and external customers during initiatives.
• Support technology implementation using project management and business analysis methods.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a PBM HIT Technology Implementation Lead based in the United States.

This is a remote leadership opportunity focused on bringing innovative health information technology solutions to life within a pharmacy benefits environment.
The role will evaluate opportunities, oversee implementation planning, and coordinate the execution of new vendor partnerships supporting PBM initiatives.
You will work at the intersection of technology, healthcare, pharmacy operations, vendor management, and enterprise strategy.
The position requires close collaboration with senior leaders, pharmacists, healthcare professionals, technical teams, and external technology partners.
You will help translate strategic priorities and emerging industry guidance into scalable technology and process improvements.
Success in this role means driving strong cross-functional alignment, smooth operational transitions, and better experiences for members and stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technology implementation professional who wants to make a measurable impact on healthcare delivery and consumer outcomes.

Accountabilities:

• Coordinate with new Health Information Technology (HIT) vendors supporting clinical opportunities and strategic initiatives within the pharmacy benefits environment.
• Evaluate prospective HIT vendors against business priorities, strategic objectives, technology requirements, and emerging industry guidance.
• Coordinate contract execution and implementation activities with new technology partners, ensuring initiatives progress effectively from evaluation through deployment.
• Help manage existing relationships with external HIT partners, maintaining strong collaboration and accountability throughout the partnership lifecycle.
• Provide enterprise-level leadership across cross-functional teams, driving alignment and ensuring operational transitions are executed smoothly.
• Oversee implementation planning and execution for technology solutions within defined scope, balancing business needs, technical considerations, and enterprise objectives.
• Partner closely with senior leaders and healthcare, pharmacy, technology, and business stakeholders to develop and execute functional strategies.
• Use deep HIT knowledge to identify opportunities for technology and process improvements that support better member health, well-being, and consumer experiences.
• Facilitate collaboration among pharmacists, healthcare professionals, technology teams, vendors, and other stakeholders in a highly collaborative environment.
• Provide clear communication, guidance, and service to internal and external customers while managing initiatives with moderate to substantial complexity.
• Support technology implementation using appropriate project management, business analysis, and development methodologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 2 years of project leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to coordinate initiatives across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) concepts and both Waterfall and Agile development methodologies.
• Experience in IT business analysis, including developing business and project-related artifacts.
• Strong understanding of technology strategy, implementation processes, and the relationship between technology capabilities and broader business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-functional teams, build alignment, and drive initiatives through execution.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the confidence to engage with senior leaders, technical teams, healthcare professionals, and external partners.
• Ability to evaluate technology opportunities, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions in a complex enterprise environment.
• Customer-focused mindset and genuine interest in using technology to improve healthcare and consumer experiences.
• Passion for contributing to an organization focused on improving member outcomes and delivering meaningful healthcare solutions.
• A Master’s degree or MBA in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare technology, pharmacy benefits, PBM environments, or vendor-led clinical technology initiatives would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• Fully remote opportunity within the United States.
• Full-time schedule of approximately 40 hours per week.
• Competitive annual base salary of $106,900–$147,000, depending on location, skills, experience, education, certifications, and other relevant factors.
• Eligibility for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and personal holidays.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Additional benefits and programs designed to support employees’ physical, financial, and overall well-being.
• Remote work flexibility, with occasional travel to company offices for training or meetings as needed.
• Home-office requirements include a dedicated workspace capable of protecting confidential member information and a minimum recommended internet speed of 25 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload.