Proposal Project Manager, Mid-Market, Coalition, TPA, Labor & Trust - Remote

Optum; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 71,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Proposal Project Manager to oversee the RFP process for various market segments. This role is crucial in supporting sales and client retention efforts by delivering competitive proposals. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment, equipped with strong project management and communication skills. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely while making a significant impact on health equity. Join a culture that values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing RFPs in pharmacy benefit management or healthcare.
• Experience in high volume project management in fast-paced environments.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of RFPs, including project planning and compliance.
• Coordinate strategy calls and communicate project health to leadership.
• Handle final submissions and complete project close-out tasks.

Skills

RFP Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Responsive (RFPIO)

Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Proposal Project Manager (PPM) is accountable for the overall request for proposal (RFP) process for the Mid Market, Coalition, TPA, Labor & Trust market segments of the Optum Rx growth and retention organization.

The PPM supports Optum Rx's sales and client retention efforts by managing competitive and compelling responses to RFPs within the noted market segments. The ideal candidate must be able to think tactically, critically and strategically; build great partnerships with internal stakeholders and effectively manage a proposal. This candidate must be able to collaborate within a deadline-driven work environment. The abilities to manage and communicate at all levels, meet tight deadlines, commitment to teamwork, detailed follow-through, and a positive demeanor are essential keys to success in this role.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage the full lifecycle of the RFP, inclusive of the project plan, kickoff meeting, assignments and calls, scheduling, proposal compliance, coordination of all response templates, and review cycle coordination, production, etc.


• Create and maintain a proposal project plan that includes all RFP sections and a calendar with key deliverable dates


• Coordinate all strategy calls, including internal team calls


• Direct all calls, compile and distribute notes, clearly identifying actionable items


• Coordinate/lead project touch base calls with all pertinent resources


• Communicate overall project health, identify project risks, and escalate risks to leadership


• Manage internal team items (PGs, standard and non-standard items, pricing items, and coordinate all analysis requests (pharmacy network and formulary disruptions, various clinical reporting, etc.)


• Submit proposal drafts for review phases (i.e. sales review, final strategic review, etc.) and implement and/or coordinate all edits


• Handle final consultant and/or customer submission within specified deadlines through email, online procurement portals and/or coordinate hard copy submission with the production team


• Complete project close-out tasks; including updating project plan with key deliverables


• Handle follow up requests, as assigned

Additional responsibilities include:

• Complete project work as assigned accurately and within specified deadlines


• Create and maintain segment-specific documents and templates


• Participate in relevant training opportunities that will enhance both individual performance and overall unit performance

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience managing RFPs; preferably in the pharmacy benefit management or health care industry


• 2+ years of proven experience managing high volume projects and deliverables in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment


• Experience communicating professionally, both verbally and in writing, to internal and external partners of all levels


• Experience adjusting to changing priorities and work environments while managing multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently, with a positive attitude


• Experience ensuring proposals meet all requirements and are compliant with RFP instructions


• Experience working independently with minimal supervision


• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• APMP certification


• Experience with "Responsive" (formerly "RFPIO")


• Proven solid writing and editing skills


• Proven strategic and critical thinking skills

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.