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The Proposal Project Manager (PPM) manages the overall RFP process for all pharmacy products for the sales and client management organization.
The Proposal Project Manager (PPM) supports OptumRx's sales and client retention efforts by managing competitive and compelling responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). The PPM is responsible for project management and completion of all proposal and proposal related documents, i.e., planning, scheduling, organizing, and coordinating all elements of the proposal deliverable.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within United States as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Thorough review of all RFP documents and sales strategy documents specific to opportunity
- Create and maintain overall project timeline
- Coordinate all strategy calls, including internal team calls
- Direct all calls, compile, and distribute notes, clearly identifying actionable items
- Coordinate/lead project touch base calls with all pertinent resources
- Communicate overall project health
- Identify project risks
- Escalate risks to leadership
- Manage internal team items (PGs, standard and non-standard items, pricing items, and coordinate all analysis requests
- Submit for Sales Review Final Strategic
- Handle final consultant and/or customer submission
- Complete project work as assigned accurately and within specified deadlines
- Project close-out - update project tracking log with key deliverables
- Complete project work as assigned accurately and within specified deadlines
- Participate in relevant training opportunities that will enhance both individual performance and overall unit performance
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2+ years of experience writing RFPs; preferably in pharmacy benefit management industry or health care industry with experience managing complex bids
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with RFPIO
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Writing skill
- Strategic and Critical thinking skills
- Attention to detail
- Self-starter and ability to work independently
- Able to multi-task and keep track of various project pieces
- Flexible, proactive, and able to cope with changing conditions
Competencies and Best Practice for High Performers:
- Change Agent - Self-starter, able to adapt to rapidly changing conditions; continually seeks ways to improve process; demonstrates creative, cost-effective solutions; idea generator with confidence and persuasiveness to sell ideas
- Leadership Skills (leadership without authority) - Generates excitement about the organization and a desire among people to strive for excellence. Gains respect of others has credibility and vision
- Organizational and Personal Influencing Skills - Creates, builds, and maintains relationships that enhance the performance of the business, including those outside direct control. Obtains commitments from individuals or groups to ensure organization's success. Ability to influence individuals at all levels of the organization
- Customer Orientation - Develops strong relationships with our internal customers that help to produce high quality work. Focuses on understanding the needs of the customers to assist the Sales team in selling new business
To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
Careers with OptumRx. We're one of the largest and most innovative pharmacy benefits managers in the US, serving more than 12 million people nationwide. Here you'll fill far more than prescriptions. As a member of one of our pharmacy teams, you're empowered to be your best and do whatever it takes to help each customer. You'll find unrivaled support and training as well as a wealth of growth and development opportunities driven by your performance and limited only by your imagination. Join us. There's no better place to help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)
Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $66,100 to $118,300. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $72,800 to $129,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
