Project Manager III – Business Implementation, Public Plans

Who We Are

Point32Health is a leading health and wellbeing organization, delivering an ever-better personalized health care experience to everyone in our communities. At Point32Health, we are building on the quality, nonprofit heritage of our founding organizations, Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, where we leverage our experience and expertise to help people find their version of healthier living through a broad range of health plans and tools that make navigating health and wellbeing easier.

We enjoy the important work we do every day in service to our members, partners, colleagues and communities.

Job Summary

Under direction of the Director Business Operations, Public Plans, the Project Manager is responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination and implementation of regulatory and product related projects that support the Tufts Health Public Plans (THPP) Product Management goals and objectives. The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of initiation and project planning, execution and monitoring of project deliverables, facilitation of meetings, identification and management of project issues and risk, and management of communication plans. The Project Manager must have the ability to clearly articulate project status, issues, and risks, develop recommendations and present proposals. The Project Manager works with the Product Managers and other professionals throughout the organization to support current business needs and priorities.

Key Responsibilities/Duties – what you will be doing

Project Initiation

• Consult with key project team members, including stakeholders, to define project goals, objectives, and scope
• Creates a detailed project work plan and accurately estimate and plan resource usage
• Identify and engage appropriate team resources/subject matter experts
• Ensure that projects are structured to deliver outcomes that are aligned with goals and objectives

Manage all phases of the project to ensure goals and objectives are met within the established timeline, scope and budget. 

• Oversee and facilitate project team meetings and prepare status documents
• Manage issues and risks effectively in order to resolve roadblocks to project progress. 
• Engage stakeholders and facilitate discussions to resolve project issues to best meet the project and objectives
• Ensure that a communication plan is in place and is actively managed through all stages of the project

Lead cross-functional team members on projects. 

• Collaborate effectively with IT counterparts
• Collaborate effectively with outside vendors, as required
• Effectively manage difficult group dynamics to effectively reach a positive outcome.
• Instruct and coach team members in Project Management approach

Collaborate closely with the product managers and other management.

• Assist with the development of  updates for  steering committees and other stakeholder groups
• Determine which decisions, issues and risks need to be escalated; ensure that follow up is documented communicated to the project teams.

Coordinate project close out activities, such as lessons learned and transition plans.

Qualifications – what you need to perform the job

EDUCATION: (Minimum educations & certifications required)

Bachelors Degree required, preferably in health care management, business or related field. 

EXPERIENCE:  (Years of experience)

Five to eight years of combined experience in a business environment, preferably healthcare industry. 

Two to five years of Project Management experience is required.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS: (Include interpersonal skills)

Knowledge of project management concepts and applications preferably obtained through a formal training program.

Proficiency in use of computers specifically Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project and Visio. 

Compensation & Total Rewards Overview

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) and Health Equity

​Point32Health is committed to making diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and health equity part of everything we do—from product design to the workforce driving that innovation. Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) and Health Equity team's strategy is deeply connected to our core values and will evolve as the changing nature of work shifts. Programming, events, and an inclusion infrastructure play a role in how we spread cultural awareness, train people leaders on engaging with their teams and provide parameters on how to recruit and retain talented and dynamic talent.  We welcome all applicants and qualified individuals, who will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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