Manager of Process Excellence

Zelis•St. Louis, MO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients. At Zelis, AI is woven into the fabric of how we work. Every associate is expected - and empowered - to partner with AI to challenge the status quo, accelerate innovation, and amplify their impact. This is a place for builders with a growth mindset who act with agility, embrace change, and use modern technology to shape smarter solutions, exceptional experiences, and the future of our industry for our clients, customers, and our culture. You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are. This role contributes to strategic development of operational projects and programs. It performs diverse tasks requiring evaluation and judgment, and supports knowledge sharing across the team.

Requirements

Typically has Bach. +4 yrs; Masters +2 yrs Attends company training and regional training in area of expertise. Presents own work to members of department and external consultants and external professional meetings
Requires proficiency using AI tools skillfully with an understanding of how to develop/create intelligent prompts and/or agents.
Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
Experience in process documentation and SOP development.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Familiarity with healthcare transaction systems and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

Initiate and manage activities within established guidelines, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve more complex, non-routine operational problems.
Design and develop process enhancements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
Lead small-scale projects or segments of larger initiatives related to operational improvements.
Review existing workflows for efficiency; recommend enhancements backed by data-driven analysis.
Maintain and update knowledge repositories, SOPs, and process documentation for team use.
Collaborate with peers and cross-functional partners to align deliverables and share best practices.
Prepare detailed reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal stakeholders.
Conduct complex data analysis and develop models to support management decisions.
Support implementation of new operational tools and provide training or guidance to junior team members.
Serve as a subject matter expert and technical point of contact for internal stakeholders on specific operational issues.