Project Manager (CMH Health)

Milliman, Inc; Windsor (CT); Remote; USD 104,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex projects in the health sector. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, applying project management best practices, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, possesses strong communication skills, and is adept at navigating ambiguity. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing field. Join a team that values creativity and work-life balance while delivering exceptional services to clients.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Discretionary Bonus Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project coordination and management.
• Experience in the health consulting industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage several concurrent projects of varying complexity.
• Create detailed project plans including goals, deliverables, and resources.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Process Improvement

Healthcare Knowledge

Technical Integration

Education

Degree in Economics, Business, Math, Statistics, or Computer Science

Project Management Certification

Tools

Microsoft 365 Applications

Project Management Software

Job description

Description

Milliman's CMH Health practice has an opening for a Project Manager to manage large, cross-functional projects with clients in the health industry. We are looking for someone who has expertise in managing complex projects from start to finish and is eager to apply his or her skills to our rapidly growing entrepreneurial business.

Who We Are

Independent for 75 years, Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today, we are helping companies take on some of the world's most critical and complex issues, including retirement funding and healthcare financing, risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics and business transformation.

Opportunity Highlights

The Project Management team works directly with Milliman Health professional services consultants, clients, operations staff, and our products teams to provide project management best practices, enable process improvement, and assist with change management. We deliver structured project management services across a wide variety of client and internal engagements, participating in the full spectrum of the project delivery process. The project team may include pharmacists, doctors, actuaries, health care analysts, and data scientists.

The Project Manager is a team player who thrives in an environment of autonomy and is comfortable with ambiguity. They are technically minded and able to adapt to differing project management methodologies on the fly as situations evolve. They enjoy challenging and dynamic project assignments with a high degree of tenacity, decisiveness, and humility. This position independently delivers structured project management services for Milliman Health's most common products or services for client and internal engagements.

• High level of responsibility and visibility while collaborating across many internal teams


• Take responsibility for your own projects, see them through to successful implementation


• Innovation is significant in our culture and continues to drive our growth and success


• Milliman demonstrates work-life balance through a variety of benefits and programs

Job responsibilities

• Manage several concurrent projects of varying complexity and length, e.g. new data sources, technical integrations, new products, etc.


• Apply standard project management tools and techniques as needed. Tailor approach based on project needs


• Effectively communicate the health of projects to all levels of stakeholders both internal and external


• Learn our business, products, clientele, partners, and internal teams


• Lead the implementation of new processes or improvements to existing processes


• Create detailed project plans including goals, priorities, deliverables, schedule, budget, risks, and resources




• Hold internal constituents at all levels accountable for timelines and commitments


• Document projects with an eye for process improvements to facilitate change


• Facilitate communication across teams


• Speak the "language" of all teams involved, translate between levels and functions




• Work cooperatively and treat clients and coworkers with respect and dignity while valuing individual differences


• Demonstrate commitment to being creative, innovative, flexible, and adaptable, focusing on quality solutions, and continually improving


• Participate in developing organization's project management maturity through enhanced project management processes and tools

Minimum requirements

• Five or more years of professional experience in project coordination and project management or related role, preferably in a project-based environment (previous experience in healthcare, pharmacy, and consulting is beneficial, but not required)


• Experience working in the Health consulting industry (preferred)


• Continued education, degree, certification(s), and/or professional training in any of the following: economics, business, math, statistics, computer science, information systems


• Proficiency with Project Management Software, tools, methodologies, & best practices (Microsoft 365 applicationspreferred)


• Individual(s) must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for immigration support or sponsorship from Milliman now or in the future

Project Management Certification is preferred but not required.

Competencies and Behaviors that Support Success in this Role

• Previous experience working in a consulting environment


• A team player who is well-versed in developing and implementing processes, leading and managing across all levels, and delivering results


• Demonstrated "let's find a way to do it" attitude - no task is too big or too small


• Comfortable working through ambiguous situations


• Naturally curious, self-driven to obtain necessary information and make decisions


• Successively manage day-to-day details as well as big picture, long term plans


• Apply effective conflict resolution techniques both internally and externally


• Effective at using influence to drive decision-making and issue resolution


• Collaborative and diplomatic approach, willing to accept or challenge the status quo


• Ability to understand and communicate with audiences that are both technical and non-technical minded


• Ability to manage a variety of simultaneous projects


• Willing to take on new tasks over time


• Loves to learn, takes every opportunity to develop knowledge and skills


• Dedicated to long-term effectiveness through iterative development


• Experience working in a HIPAA / PHI / PCI compliant environment


• Comfortable presenting in front of groups (in person, via WebEx, etc.)

The Team

Milliman is one of the world's largest independent consulting and actuarial firms. We deliver market-leading services and solutions to our clients. Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to plan administrators, we offer unparalleled expertise in healthcare, employee benefits, investment consulting, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance. Voted one of the top 10 U.S. consulting firms to work for, Milliman brings depth, clarity and context to the issues and challenges our clients face every day.

Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to plan administrators, we offer unparalleled expertise in employee benefits, investment consulting, healthcare, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance.

Location

This role is based out of the Milliman office in our Brookfield, WI, Chicago, IL, or Hartford, CT office, but candidates hired into this role may work remotely anywhere in the US.

The expected application deadline for this job is July 30, 2025.

Salary

The salary range is $104,900- $207,720, depending on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualications, skills, certications, location, etc.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial security, and well-being. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision - Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.


• 401(k) Plan - Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.


• Discretionary Bonus Program - Recognizing employee contributions.


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.


• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.


• Holidays - A minimum of 10 observed holidays per year.


• Family Building Benefits - Includes adoption and fertility assistance.


• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.


• Life Insurance & AD&D - 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.


• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - Fully paid by Milliman.

Equal Opportunity:

Milliman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualied applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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