Optimity Advisors

• Serving in lead capacity on large, complex projects, create user experiences and visual design strategies and solutions for projects based on business objectives and user research • Serve as subject matter expert in the defined UX and brand standards and the execution of visual, interaction, and motion design • Facilitate internal team communication, bridging the gap between visual design, functional development, and content • Communicate the value of UX, UI, and design thinking to clients • Lead client engagements from a UX perspective • Lead participatory design activities, e.g., client workshops, card sorting, to understand vision, business model, and user needs and behaviors • Serve as the voice of the user while meeting the needs of the client • Combine UX thinking with design execution to produce usable and intuitive user interfaces • Illustrate user experience using storyboards, information architecture, process flows, user journeys/personas, and sitemaps • Use design to communicate complex concepts, whether through conversations, frameworks, or ideas • Derive actionable insights by leading user research activities and translating insights into prototypes • Provide coaching and guidance to other product designers on the team to elevate our approach to user experience research and design and promote the craft of UX across the organization • Collaborate with architects, developers, and project teams to ensure design elements are incorporated into development sprints • Proactively perform competitive research based on product roadmaps • Plan and facilitate interactive workshops to build consensus around business requirements and design ideas • Lead the design team in best practices, design trends, and leading technologies • Support the development and adoption of design processes, tools, and culture • Develop, refine, and adhere to design systems and style guides • Understand and incorporate Design Thinking, Agile Methodologies, Lean Principles and Collective Intelligence into project strategy

• Quickly learn the client’s business and determine the specific project needs for effective and timely execution • Effectively manage a variety of tasks while delivering accurate, complete, and high-quality work to our clients • Exhibit the flexibility and professionalism to work in a variety of client-related settings, including interfacing with client staff through C-level executives • Develop creative solutions to difficult problems and facilitate the implementation of those recommendations • Assist the team with prioritization and issue and risk mitigation • Generate consulting, solution-based deliverables based on analysis and data gathered from the client • Interact with business stakeholders and clients to document business processes, synthesizing differing answers to questions, and read between the lines with respect to stakeholder input • Support financial management of the consulting project • Develop an understanding of Optimity Advisors’ service offerings, tools, and techniques to identify follow-up opportunities for future projects • Mentor and train junior staff to understand client expectations and deliver accordingly

• Establish and execute a common set of project management processes and tools for a project • Prepare and manage project plans and address critical issues contributing to problems or delays • Serve as day-to-day point of contact for client resources • Establish and monitor key project metrics for the project • Provide client and Optimity management with reports, metrics, and tools to illustrate the status of the project • Manage the internal and external project budget • Drive creation of deliverables relevant to each phase of the project lifecycle • Coach to clarify assignments and deliverables; mentor others in project management practices, review quality of work, and manage the integration of team members' work

• Establish and execute a common set of project management processes and tools for a project, including but not limited to project charters, workplans, issues, risks, and change requests • Prepare and manage project plans and address critical issues contributing to problems or delays on a project • Serve as day-to-day point of contact for client resources • Establish and monitor key project metrics for the project • Provide client and Optimity management with reports, metrics, and tools to illustrate the status of the project • Manage the internal and external project budget • Drive creation of deliverables relevant to each phase of the project lifecycle and as-how analyses as needed • Coach to clarify assignments and deliverables; mentor others in project management practices, review quality of work, and manage the integration of team members work

Company Description Optimity Advisors is a specialized management consulting and advisory firm that focuses on strategy, operations and IT. Our company is comprised of professional advisors with deep domain expertise in strategy, operational transformation, business intelligence, technology and regulatory compliance. We combine industry expertise and integrated solutions to help companies enhance stakeholder value, improve operations, and address performance and risk-related challenges. Job Description PURPOSE We are currently seeking a Manager with experience in payer systems and pharmacy benefit management (PBM). This position is ideal for a mid-level consultant that has a passion for working with clients to understand their challenges, adapt to the unique situation of the client, and develop solutions. A Manager will lead teams, drive projects, and manage relationships through all phases of the project lifecycle. RESPONSIBILITIES Project Delivery and Management Establish and execute a common set of project management processes and tolls for a project, including but not limited to project charters, workplans, issues, risks, and change requests Prepare and manage project plans and address critical issues contributing to problems or delays on a project Serve as day-to-day point of contact for client resources Establish and monitor key project metrics for the project Provide client and Optimity management with reports, metrics, and tools to illustrate the status of the project Manage the internal and external project budget Drive creation of deliverables relevant to each phase of the project lifecycle and as-how analyses as needed Coach to clarify assignments and deliverables; mentor others in project management practices, review quality of work, and manage the integration of team members work NECESSARY SKILLS Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong active listening Aptitude for quick learning and subject matter expertise development Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to execute in high pressure environment Sound problem solving and analytical skills Strong MS Suite skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited university or college, in Healthcare, Business, or another closely related field 3 years of experience in the payer, pharmacy, or related industry Experience managing projects and cross-functional teams Experience with Medicaid clients Experience implementing PBM systems Authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in health plan operations Experience with Conduent HSP Experience with PBM vendor to core systems integration Experience with Managed Care Organization Demonstrated career progression with increased responsibilities and mentorship Additional Information If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply directly on our website using the following link: https://optimityadvisors.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=29&source=aWQ9MjM%3D Optimity Advisors is an EEO/AA, Veteran, and People with Disabilities employer.