Project Manager (Health Plan Operations)

ZipRecruiter; Long Beach (CA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Manager for Health Plan Operations to execute Medicare readiness strategy. This fully remote role requires leading operational readiness programs, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory timelines. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management experience and excel in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project or program management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of operational readiness programs.
• Manage cross-functional program teams and drive consensus on scope.
• Facilitate change management efforts and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Ability

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager (Health Plan Operations)

We have an immediate need for a Project Manager (Health Plan Operations) to join our client for a 6-month contract-to-hire position that will be 100% remote. This position will lead and execute Medicare readiness strategy to ensure operational preparedness for the annual cycle of health plan and open enrollment activities.

Location: Remote (Pacific Time Zone business hours)

Compensation: $40-50/hr plus benefits

What You Will Do:

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of operational readiness programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and regulatory timelines.
• Manage cross-functional program teams, drive consensus on scope and priorities, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Develop and execute program implementation strategies, ensuring compliance and stakeholder engagement throughout the lifecycle.
• Act as a key liaison between business functions such as Sales, Marketing, Product, IT, and Compliance to drive readiness planning and execution.
• Facilitate change management efforts, including internal communications, stakeholder updates, and impact assessments.
• Conduct risk assessments and proactively develop mitigation strategies to address execution barriers.
• Track, report, and escalate program issues, risks, and milestones to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Conduct post-program evaluations and integrate lessons learned into future planning cycles.

What Gets You The Job:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project or program management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders
• High level of analytical and organizational ability
• Self-directed and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Background in Medicare Advantage or readiness for Medicare Open Enrollment

Please send your resume to Hannah Xu, Senior Technical Recruiter for immediate consideration.

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