Senior Project Manager - Medical Drug Management

Job ID: 66469

Senior Project Manager - Medical Drug Management

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager or Lead Project Manager to lead a cross-functional team in completing projects by a set deadline to support business initiatives. The successful candidate will manage resources, advocate for additional resources when necessary, and ensure effective collaboration and communication around risks and issues. This role requires strong leadership and collaboration skills, the ability to manage complex project plans, and a focus on adopting PM best practices to improve delivery in a dynamic business environment.

This role is fully remote.

Senior Project Manager - Medical Drug Management Responsibilities

• Execute assigned projects to deliver project benefits.
• Effectively work across multiple business units and functional teams to drive results.
• Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.
• Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with assigned projects.
• Communicate with executives and sponsors to keep the project aligned with their goals.
• Utilize standard approaches to project management and enforce process discipline.
• Keep project teams on track relative to scope, schedule, and resources.
• Coach and mentor team members in project processes and deliverables.
• Resolve conflicts in any aspect of project work.
• Positively impact the organization through a focus on transparency in execution.
• Serve as a change agent by leveraging influential authority with employees and stakeholders to accelerate project deliverables across functional boundaries.
• Manage the project plan by holding project team members accountable to tasks and assisting them with planning to complete their tasks.
• Serve as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain aligned.
• Perform risk assessment on the project throughout the project life cycle to ensure issues and risks are addressed.
• Ensure proper Project Management artifacts (Project Plans, RAIDs, Status Reports, etc.) are maintained and accurate.
• Adjust schedules and targets on the project as needs or resources change.
  
  

Senior Project Manager - Medical Drug Management Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in Medical Drug Management projects, including program and project management, health plan experience, and some Rx and vendor management experience.
• Demonstrated skills and success in process improvement design and workflow analysis.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  
  

Preferred:

• 5+ years of Project Management experience.
• Project Management Certification.
• Health Insurance experience, particularly with Government Programs.
  
  

Compensation: $65-$90/hr. (DOE) Benefits

Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen

VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide. Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

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