Company :HM Health SolutionsJob Description : 

JOB SUMMARY

This job leads technology enablement across multiple enterprise wide functions by providing the strategy, development, operational support and ongoing customer management for developed products & processes.  Drive the overall strategy and execution of key transformational activities with clients and team.  Direct and manage operational and development activities for functions enterprise-wide or in a designated major area of business.  Provide leadership to cross functional teams.  Collaborate with peers in other units, technology/business consultants, and various functional areas and outside consultants to deliver solutions.  Manage vendor relationship (inclusive of contract negotiation/license & demand management), in conjunction with business partners, to assure alignment to strategy.  Actively participate in long range strategy planning.  Participate in the formulation of plans which support both strategic and near-term needs.  Manage policy development to address complex issues.  Define service levels and insure adherence.  Create a team environment that promotes cooperation, accountability, customer focus and effective work relationships in order to attain business goals.  

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity.  Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.Own and drive product development for enterprise wide solutions, inclusive of aligning to current development and operational quality frameworks.  Establish the necessary IT service operating model, delivery team and processes to meet client needs.Own and drive assigned client / business relationships; partner with enterprise points of contact to educate/integrate/manage product offerings that span our diverse business model.Drive the overall strategy and execution of key transformational activities with clients while maintaining integrity of products.Provide Leadership to the Division. Lead and champion organizational change. Encourage participation in activities that support relationship development. Champion innovation. Demonstrate and champion the following characteristics in fulfilling the responsibilities of the job:  passion, accountability, collaboration and ethics.Own profit and loss accountability for product areas.  Work with clients and finance to manage budget, quarterly forecast and market growth.   Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Substitutions

None

Preferred

Master's Degree

EXPERIENCE

Required

10 years with Technology Products and Service Management10 years with Product Management, Project/Program Management, and Continuous Improvement Frameworks5 years of driving transformational change, leading teams, developing talent, and building relationships5 years in a management or leadership role

Preferred

5 years with complex initiatives in Consulting, or Healthcare or Insurance industries5 years with Agile Development techniques and tools

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

None

Preferred

None

SKILLS

External Customer relationship managementAdvocate for change in ever-changing environmentHealthcare/Healthcare ITRelationship management throughout customer life-cycleDemonstrated culture change leadership skills to enable organizational transformationDemonstrated inspirational leadership skills to create high level of employee engagement and commitmentDemonstrated strategic thinking and ability to influence innovation to establish and execute planning processDemonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues at different levels of the business and IT organizations, including the most senior levels within the enterpriseDemonstrated strong capabilities regarding negotiation and influenceDemonstrated strong expertise in product management and project management processes

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

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