Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager (Remote)

EmpiRx Health is the leading clinically-driven pharmacy benefits management company. As the pioneer in value-based pharmacy care, EmpiRx Health puts its customers and members first by enabling them to take control of their pharmacy benefits, healthcare outcomes, and financial results.

We place more emphasis on member care than any other PBM by focusing on health outcomes first. Our pharmacists and clinicians are at the center of everything we do―and our population health solution delivers tailored strategies for our clients. Leveraging our newly launched, AI-powered pharmacy care platform, Clinically™, EmpiRx Health’s pharmacists and client experience teams provide the highest quality pharmacy care to our clients and their members. This enables benefits plan sponsors to keep their members healthy, happy, and productive, while substantially reducing prescription drug spending, which has been on an explosive growth trajectory in recent years.

Position Summary:

As a member of the PMO, The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional initiatives that support strategic, operational, and technology priorities across the organization. This role drives end-to-end project execution through disciplined planning, governance, stakeholder alignment, and risk management to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with business objectives.

What You’ll Do:

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of complex projects across business and technology functions.
• Develop and maintain detailed project artifacts such as project charters, stakeholder registries, communications plans, RAIDD logs, and project plans support successful delivery.
• Define project scope, objectives, success measures, and deliverables in partnership with business owners and functional leaders.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies, ensuring mitigation plans are defined and tracked.
• Drive project execution with accountability for schedule adherence, issue resolution, and overall delivery performance.
• Ensure project outcomes align with organizational priorities, PMO standards, and operational readiness requirements.

Stakeholder Management & Communication:

• Partner with business leaders, operational teams, technology teams, and external vendors to align expectations and drive decisions.
• Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, steering discussions, and executive updates with clear and concise communication.
• Prepare and deliver regular reporting on project health, milestone progress, key risks, financial impacts, and decision needs.
• Escalate issues appropriately and influence stakeholders to resolve barriers and maintain momentum.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships that support collaboration, accountability, and successful change adoption.

PMO Process Improvement & Leadership:

• Champion consistent use of PMO tools, templates, methodologies, and reporting practices across assigned projects.
• Mentor project managers and provide guidance on best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PMO standards, dashboards, templates, and project intake or prioritization processes.
• Support portfolio visibility by maintaining accurate project records, status reporting, and dependency tracking for leadership review.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and delivery excellence across the project landscape.

What You Need:

Experience

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or other relevant education and experience as determined by the company.
• 5+ years of project management experience in a healthcare environment.
• Proven ability to manage large cross-functional teams and complex initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with versatility and flexibility effectively in a loosely defined environment.
• Experience using project management software, such as Smartsheet, Jira, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification

Benefits And Perks

Subject to program eligibility, this position qualifies for a robust suite of benefits including Paid Time Off, a 401(k) program, Health Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, and an Employee Assistance Program.

EmpiRx Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At EmpiRx Health, we wholeheartedly embrace the power of diversity and the magic of inclusion. The kaleidoscope of unique perspectives, backgrounds, and talents fuels our innovation and sets us apart. We're on a mission to build a team as diverse as the world we serve, where everyone is welcome and celebrated. We're not just breaking down barriers; we're actively erasing them to create an environment where opportunity knows no bounds. In unity, we find our strength and invite individuals from all walks of life to join us in our exhilarating journey to shape a brighter, more inclusive future together.

Note: This job description is a general outline of responsibilities and qualifications for the role. Additional duties may be assigned, and the position may evolve to meet the organization's needs.