Financial Operations Advisor

DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

If you are looking for a role that will help represent the "voice of the customer" at the team level, then this role is perfect for you.

The ability to identify implications of decisions on the systems and tools used by business partners while being able to negotiate decisions which deliver highest value for the organization is essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


* Project Management: Lead demand planning, outcome-based project tracing, tracking value associated with development progress for underwriting transformation project.


* Controls the product vision and product roadmap by driving a deep understanding of the product and its underlying business processes to advance opportunities to advance organizations strategic goals and vision and to drive business value.


* Drive ideation, analysis and alignment.

Gain a good understanding of the business problem and the current state business process to help drive the future state and understand all impacted stakeholders and each customer's view of the solution.


* Drives continuous improvements of processes and systems within the organization designed to achieve or exceed business goals through optimal organization performance.

Implements lean agile framework for handling complex projects through a cross-functional self-organized team using a set of guidelines to help manage project efficiently and effectively.


* Ensure all components of release schedule are adhered to as defined, and proper sign-off is obtained prior releasing changes into production.

Demonstrate leadership and diplomacy when prioritizing work and negotiating tradeoffs.

Use data analytics to possess a good understanding of the success criteria and return on investment of each solution.

QUALIFICATIONS


* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Business, Project Management or related field desired; Master's degree a plus.


* 4+ years' relevant experience.


* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Scrum Master certification preferred.


* Strong technical abilities preferred; proficiency with Excel, SQL, Jira, VBA, Microsoft Office suite.


* Knowledge of PBM, healthcare industry a plus.


* Project management skills using various programs to prepare and execute business plans.


* Experience with project management software to track tasks, risks, dependencies.


* Eager to learn and adapt Domain knowledge and should be able to act as change agent.


* Advanced knowledge of project development, including process mapping, budgeting and timeline creation.


* Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward project completion.


* Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills.


* Advanced written and verbal communication skills.


* Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business and some travel requirements.

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