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Job Details
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Proposal Project Manager (PPM) is accountable for the overall request for proposal (RFP) process for the Health Plan market segment of the OptumRx Growth and retention organization. The PPM manages the overall RFP process for all pharmacy products for the sales and client management organization. The PPM supports Optum Rx’s sales and client retention efforts by managing competitive and compelling responses to Health Plan 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. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. 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
- 2+ years of experience writing RFPs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strategic and Critical thinking skills
- Flexible, proactive, and able to cope with ever changing conditions
- Self-starter and ability to work independently
- Ability to follow and meet project timelines
- Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Able to multi-task and keep track of various project pieces
- Experience writing RFP’s within Pharmacy Benefits Management
- Experience writing RFP’s in Healthcare Industry
- Experience with complex bid RFP’s
- Experience with Healthplan client bids
- Familiarity with RFPIO or other RFP content database
- Experience managing RFP from start to finish
- Experience with Medicare and Medicaid RFP bids
About the Company
UnitedHealth Group
Minnetonka, MN, United States
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions worldwide. We are... Read more