PBM HIT Technology Implementation Lead

Accountabilities:

• Coordinate with new Health Information Technology (HIT) vendors supporting clinical opportunities and strategic initiatives within the pharmacy benefits environment.
• Evaluate prospective HIT vendors against business priorities, strategic objectives, technology requirements, and emerging industry guidance.
• Coordinate contract execution and implementation activities with new technology partners, ensuring initiatives progress effectively from evaluation through deployment.
• Help manage existing relationships with external HIT partners, maintaining strong collaboration and accountability throughout the partnership lifecycle.
• Provide enterprise-level leadership across cross-functional teams, driving alignment and ensuring operational transitions are executed smoothly.
• Oversee implementation planning and execution for technology solutions within defined scope, balancing business needs, technical considerations, and enterprise objectives.
• Partner closely with senior leaders and healthcare, pharmacy, technology, and business stakeholders to develop and execute functional strategies.
• Use deep HIT knowledge to identify opportunities for technology and process improvements that support better member health, well-being, and consumer experiences.
• Facilitate collaboration among pharmacists, healthcare professionals, technology teams, vendors, and other stakeholders in a highly collaborative environment.
• Provide clear communication, guidance, and service to internal and external customers while managing initiatives with moderate to substantial complexity.
• Support technology implementation using appropriate project management, business analysis, and development methodologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 2 years of project leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to coordinate initiatives across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) concepts and both Waterfall and Agile development methodologies.
• Experience in IT business analysis, including developing business and project-related artifacts.
• Strong understanding of technology strategy, implementation processes, and the relationship between technology capabilities and broader business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-functional teams, build alignment, and drive initiatives through execution.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the confidence to engage with senior leaders, technical teams, healthcare professionals, and external partners.
• Ability to evaluate technology opportunities, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions in a complex enterprise environment.
• Customer-focused mindset and genuine interest in using technology to improve healthcare and consumer experiences.
• Passion for contributing to an organization focused on improving member outcomes and delivering meaningful healthcare solutions.
• A Master’s degree or MBA in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare technology, pharmacy benefits, PBM environments, or vendor-led clinical technology initiatives would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• Fully remote opportunity within the United States.
• Full-time schedule of approximately 40 hours per week.
• Competitive annual base salary of $106,900–$147,000, depending on location, skills, experience, education, certifications, and other relevant factors.
• Eligibility for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and personal holidays.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Additional benefits and programs designed to support employees’ physical, financial, and overall well-being.
• Remote work flexibility, with occasional travel to company offices for training or meetings as needed.
• Home-office requirements include a dedicated workspace capable of protecting confidential member information and a minimum recommended internet speed of 25 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload.