Senior Managed Care Operations (MCO) Project Manager

Job Summary

Manages people who are responsible for internal business projects and programs involving department or cross-functional teams of subject matter experts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to manage resources, mitigate risks, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction. Although a project management role, this role will be assigned some operations initiatives to lead and collaborate with other team members who are subject matter experts. Builds work breakdown structures, monitors task activities, and ensures state contract timelines are met. Monitors the project from inception through delivery. May engage and oversee the work of external vendors. Assigns, directs and monitors project teams through requirement solicitation, requirement documentation, and Sponsor approvals. Works as the liaison between the health plan and IT to ensure requirements are interpreted correctly and the development lifecycle timeline is being followed.

Communicates project status through weekly reporting, project status meetings, and leadership presentations. Manages the project RACI and RAID log, project plan, and other project management tools.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Skills :

• Defines project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develops detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Leads project teams, assigns tasks, and monitors progress.
• Manages budgets, timelines, and project risks.
• Communicates project status, issues, and milestones to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensures quality standards and compliance with company policies.
• Facilitates meetings, workshops, and presentations.
• Identifies and resolves project roadblocks and conflicts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Experience working with IT waterfall and agile system development lifecycle methodologies

Knowledge :

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education

Required Experience

Preferred Education

Preferred Experience

Preferred License, Certification, Association

To all current Molina employees : If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M / F / D / V.

Pay Range : $66,456 - $129,590 / ANNUAL

About Us

Molina Healthcare is a nationwide fortune 500 organization with a mission to provide quality healthcare to people receiving government assistance. If you are seeking a meaningful opportunity in a team-oriented environment, come be a part of a highly engaged workforce dedicated to our mission. Bring your passion and talents and together we can make a difference in the lives of others. Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M / F / D / V.