Medicaid Project Manager

Medica•Minnetonka, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Medica is a nonprofit health plan with over a million members, serving communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. The company focuses on delivering personalized health care experiences and partnering with providers to ensure member care. Medica operates as a team that values accountability, data-driven decisions, continuous learning, and collaboration. The mission is to support members and employees in critical moments, fostering a community of connected care with coordinated, quality service. This position is responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and initiatives, serving as a single point of contact. The role provides subject matter expertise using established project management techniques, with a specific focus on planning, developing, directing, coordinating, and implementing activities related to Medicaid product performance initiatives and new benefit/product implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field
5+ years of work experience beyond degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with Medicaid and Special Needs Plan (SNP) Products
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong presentation skills
Ability to plan and lead project meetings
Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to build credibility and influence change
Ability to work both independently and within group settings
Ability to work with a level of ambiguity and in an environment that changes frequently
Comfortable communicating with all levels within the organization

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional initiatives for Medicaid and Special Needs Plan products
Identify resources needed to deliver a project on time, in scope, and on budget; socialize and get buy-in from leadership
Prepare presentations and present as needed to senior leadership
Maintain master inventory of assigned projects with status, providing updates to stakeholders & business owners
Develop Project Plan with delivery and readiness resources; maintain decision log; provide status and socialize issues/risks with stakeholders and business owners
Schedule meetings with project teams, produce agendas, ensure notes are captured and communicated timely, and assign follow-ups and ensure follow-ups are closed
Provide oversight and direction of projects to ensure project outcomes are met
Performs other duties as assigned