Project Manager, Pharmacy Technology

Knipper HEALTH

13d

About The Position

The Project Manager, Pharmacy Technology, serves as the primary lead for the execution and operational deployment of CareTria client engagements and technology focused initiatives. This role manages complex program implementations, ensuring alignment across pharmacy operations, patient support services, IT, Training, client services, etc. As part of the Engagement Excellence team, the Project Manager, Pharmacy Technology oversees new service line implementations, technology enhancements, program closeouts, and product discontinuations. The position ensures all programs are launched as operationally sound, cost-effective, and aligned with both internal capacity and external client expectations. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, leading meetings, developing and maintaining action plans, implementation timelines, managing risk mitigation strategies and stakeholder communications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of experience in healthcare, pharmacy services, process improvement, pharmacy systems project management experience
Proven track record of leading implementations in a healthcare environment.
Strong background in process improvement methodologies.
Exceptional project management skills with experience in cross functional program implementations. PMI certified or PMP desired
Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Must possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate status, risk and opportunities in a timely and effective manner.
Strong organizational skills. Support of multiple, parallel projects requiring detailed task coordination and tracking.
Experience utilizing Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) management, including planning, execution, risk management and closure.
Serve as a subject matter expert on project management tools and techniques.
Create and/or update project management records such as project plans, meeting notes, lessons learned, risk analysis, project metric reporting, etc.
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and make effective presentations and communicate technical concepts to non-technical clients.
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Proficiency in MS Project, MS Office, including Visio
Enthusiasm for implementation and process improvement.
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Commitment to standardization and best practices in service delivery.
Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving healthcare environment.
Collaborative with the ability to maintain positive and professional relationships.

Nice To Haves

PMI certified or PMP desired

Responsibilities

Leads program implementations for new client engagements and service expansions, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and scope as outlined in the agreement, with primary focus on pharmacy systems focused projects.
Manage program closeouts and product removals as outlined in applicable change requests.
Coordinate, schedule and lead client & internal meetings such as handoff meetings, kickoff presentations, status, hypercare and transition meetings.
Support maintenance of and ensure compliance with operating procedures (SOP) while leading engagements and projects for successful implementation.
Utilize standardized templates to develop and maintain presentations, action plans, timelines, risks tracking and questions tracking, etc.
Coordinate workstream team members and external stakeholders to ensure alignment across pharmacy, operations, IT, compliance, client services, etc.
Utilize the standardized executive summary template to report implementation progress, status, risks and mitigation.
Maintain proficiency with utilizing the project management online software to lead engagements and projects.
Support continuous improvement of the implementation process based on lessons learned, observations, operational feedback and client surveys.
Ensure successful client relationships and overall implementation satisfaction is maintained and measured through verbal/written communication, client surveys and feedback, while mitigating concerns for timely resolution.