Product Strategy Project Coordinator

Healthfirst; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 81,100 - 117,470; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Incentive and recognition programs

Life insurance

401(k) contributions

Job summary

Healthfirst, a leading not-for-profit health insurer in the Greater New York City area, is seeking professionals to participate in product-driven workgroups and help implement new products and enhancements.

Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and analytical skills, be adaptable to changes, and manage various projects simultaneously. The position offers a competitive salary range of $81,100—$117,470 in New York.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience with Managed Care Plans and Medicare Plans.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to think strategically while managing tactical execution.

Responsibilities

• Participates in product driven workgroups to provide input.
• Works closely with cross functional teams to implement products.
• Plans, schedules, monitors, and reports on project activities.
• Keeps all areas informed through reports.
• Ensures communication to all impacted areas.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical ability

Ability to work cross-functionally

Excellent organizational/project management skills

Sense of urgency

Adaptability to change

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Master’s degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in product driven workgroups to provide input to product designs/enhancements and implementation plans.
• Works closely with cross functional teams such as Enrollment & Billing, Claims, Member Services, Compliance, Sales, Finance, Clinical/Network Management, and senior management in implementing new products, product enhancements, business implementations and end‑to‑end process improvements.
• Plans, schedules, monitors, and reports on activities related to a project or assignment.
• Keeps all areas of the corporation informed through written and oral reports.
• Ensures communication to all areas impacted.
• Serves as the subject matter expert on product requirements to other business units.
• Must be able to perform additional duties as required.
• Participate in the CMS Bid Planning and Submission processes.
• Research and analyze market trends.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills and strong analytical ability required.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally across departments.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and competing priorities and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to think strategically while managing tactical execution.
• Excellent organizational/project management skills.
• Sense of urgency necessary to meet goals, objectives and deadlines.
• 1–2 years’ experience with Managed Care Plans and Medicare Plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work with people of varied management levels.
• Knowledge of company policy, procedures and organizational structure.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience completing and submitting a CMS Bid.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected Federal, State/Province or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disability Act or a similar law and want a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to [e-mail] or calling 212-519-1798. In your email please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a position within Healthfirst Management Services will be reviewed at the e‑mail address and phone number supplied.

Company Overview

Healthfirst is a leading not‑for‑profit health insurer providing services to a large member base in the Greater New York City area.

Compensation and Benefits

Hiring range: Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $81,100–$117,470. All other locations (within approved locations): $71,600–$106,505.

The salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401(k) contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).