Service Delivery Manager Jobs in Minnesota

INTRODUCTION

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The Client Service Delivery (CSD) team is a client-facing team that partners with Account Management and Operations to support and drive the success of clients' retrospective chart review programs. The CSD Manager is a client-facing role responsible for supporting the operational execution for specific client projects and program across Medicare Advantage, ACA, and Medicaid programs. Role includes project management, client performance accountability, and matrix team coordination. The Manager will be expected to independently manage his/her own book of clients, embody solid communication skills (written and verbal) and organization skills, use analytical skills to draw insights, have a spirit of curiosity and resourcefulness to meet client and project needs with limited supervision.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Client Program Management:

• Partner with cross functional operational partners, and clients to develop operational plans and strategies

• Communicate key operational plans, impacts, and corresponding deliverable dates to clients
• Actively drive operational execution: including project plans, key deliverables, and identify escalation points
• Communicate complex operational process solutions and/or training within a given complex operational process
• Coordinate with clients, operations, and leadership to support a program strategy for client goals
• Seek opportunities to improve operating efficiencies / effectiveness within operational and vendor processes
• Assist with issue escalation resolution
• Forecasting and capacity planning inputs
• Provide system and process training to clients as needed
• Attend weekly meetings with assigned clients to present end to end strategic program plans and performance updates, key metrics, needed client action items, and document and respond to client communications
• Review production reports to identify risk to meeting business objectives and compliance with client service level agreements
• Deliver, analyze and draw insights from reporting and metrics for weekly client meetings and materials for client program kick-off, client end-of-program and client quarterly business reviews
• Manage multiple chart review projects with end-to-end operational partners to ensure project goals are met within expected timeframes
• Meet with operational partners to review program progress to goal as well as join ad hoc meetings
• Partner with operational partners in identifying and resolving risks to meeting business objectives and developing remediation as appropriate
• Seek opportunities to improve operating efficiencies/effectiveness within client and operational processes
• Provide inputs to client forecasting and goal setting

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Able to apply critical thinking skills to adapt during interface with clients
• Able to process business needs and develop solutions
• Able to work in a matrix environment to drive efficiencies through influence
• Constantly seek ways to improve job and operational efficiency and makes suggestions as appropriate
• Able to work independently
• Able to meet deadlines
• Able to self-solution

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of experience with direct client relationship management
• 2+ years of business experience in healthcare industry
• 2+ years of experience in operations project management
• 2+ years of experience working in a large, matrix organization
• Mid-level to Advance proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, V or H look ups, data validation, creating internal/external reports)
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word and PowerPoint
• Proven solid communication (verbal, written) and organizational skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in risk adjustment operations
• Experience understanding and analyzing complex operational processes
• Experience working in automated database management
• Proven ability to work in a matrix environment to drive efficiencies through influence
• Proven ability to seek ways to improve job and operational efficiency and make suggestions as appropriate

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.