Sr. Project Manager at Horizontal Talent in Hopkins, Minnesota

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Sr. Project Manager to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and monitoring a Genetic Testing Program pilot, a non-IT Project Management role.

Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary liaison across all stakeholders of the project, including our client, Optum, and provider contacts.
- Manage the project plan, ensuring all stakeholders meet their obligations and timelines.
- Collaborate with Operations and Data & Analytics teams to design and document the processes of the pilot program.
- Adjust pilot requirements and deploy updates as needed following go-live.
- Manage reporting requirements for monitoring the program.
- Deliver formal reporting and status updates to project stakeholders on an ongoing basis in both written and verbal forms.
- Support team members leading existing Advocacy capabilities by conducting SME interviews and analyzing processes to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
- Document process updates and contribute to updated reporting and automation requirements.
- Provide project management support and contribute to ad hoc projects in support of additional Advocacy team strategic initiatives as capacity allows.

Ideal Candidate Background:
- Experienced project manager with previous experience in healthcare.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and organize quantitative data.
- Proven ability to identify challenges and problem-solve with key stakeholders to reach solutions that meet the unique needs of families.
- Self-directed with proven organizational skills and ability to be flexible and work within a place of ambiguity.

Required Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 5+ years of combined experience of project, program measurement, or product management within a matrix organization.
- 5+ years of combined experience working in healthcare, health delivery systems, with or for health plans.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word applications.

Preferred Skills:
- Experience in serving populations with special health care needs.
- Experience working with health care provider organizations.
- Familiarity with topics in genetic medicine.
- Project management certification.

The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for executing on strategic priorities as it relates to our client's Advocacy models. This role will leverage data and reporting for key components such as monitoring and reporting on pilot performance to project stakeholders. We are looking for a contributor who embodies the mission and passion that our team must support this unique population and is committed to making the health care system work better for children and youth with special health care needs.


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $50 - $56 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.