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United States of America (Exempt)

Exemption Status:

$115,142 - $161,200 - $207,257

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Prescient Holdings Group (PHG) is a healthcare company providing pharmaceutical management solutions to payers, patients, and providers. We are focused on developing the most effective strategies for optimizing drug access and spend through our suite of formulary and rebate services.

Job Description

The Manager, Software Engineering oversees a team of Software Engineers, Business Systems Analysts and QA Software Engineers responsible for enterprise projects from the initiation phase through production readiness. This role helps to lead the effort on setting the future direction for software design and continued migration to leading edge technology across current and future products.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Creates and manages complex project plans by effectively leveraging resources and managing project scope based on available information; troubleshoots issues and provides timely resolutions; guides the software development process based on prior experience, research and analysis of current and future best practices.
• Provides technical guidance that strikes a balance with the need to deliver on a deadline and still meet long-term strategic objectives.
• Monitors and directs software development to demonstrate solution design meets standard architecture considerations and approvals to include: (1) standard database structures, (2) code standards, (3) common components and reusable programs (4) security and performance levels, (5) system interfaces and dependencies.
• Participates on cross functional project teams (internal and external) to deliver quality solutions that meet client’s business requirements. Gains a solid understanding of business requirements to support the development, testing, and production readiness efforts. 
• Oversees the effort to create and improve product releases through continuous integration and automation. Looks for ways to automate and improve current processes/solutions within the software development lifecycle (SDLC).  
• Assist in the assessment of current legacy systems and provide recommendations for implementing state of the art systems using the latest software and technologies.
• Creates and implements action plans to mitigate risks and resolve issues, working with representatives from stakeholders across the company. 
• Manages conflicting priorities and multiple projects effectively. 
• Participates in and leads teams in appropriate SDLC technical artifact creation.     
• Develops and promotes the overall vision, goals, objectives and strategies for the Software Engineering team in-line with the Information Technology Business Unit’s goals and objectives.  
• Provides day-to-day management and supervision for software engineering team by directing and coordinating activities consistent with established goals, objectives, and policies.  
• Mentors team members from both a technical and professional career enhancement perspective by offering constructive feedback. 
• Makes effective hires, develops and trains employees, coaches for optimal performance, gives team members regular performance feedback. Takes appropriate corrective action as needed to promote optimal employee performance and low staff turnover. 
• Develops and maintains solid working relationships with employees and management in crossfunctional areas.  
• Provides hands-on design guidance and documentation as needed. 
• Keeps up-to-date with emerging IT trends and technologies and the industry’s best practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities        

Manages assigned staff in the segment area. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Supports and enforces all company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner, taking corrective action whenever necessary.

                                   

Client Responsibilities

This is an internal and external client facing position that requires excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills (listening/verbal/written). One must be able to; manage difficult or emotional client situations; Respond promptly to client needs; Solicit client feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance from clients; Meet commitments to clients.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

BS/BA degree or equivalent plus 5+ years of experience; 1 year of SME in respective area(s); and 3+ years of supervisory experience; 4 years of MedImpact experience plus an appropriate external leadership training program and internal mentorship with a seasoned leader (Dir+) that must completed within 12 months in new position may substitute for the supervisory experience requirement.

Computer Skills

Solid working knowledge, understanding and hands-on experience with the tools used throughout the software development lifecycle to include the following:

• Proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, Project) to create documentation, manage schedules, and analyze data. 
• Software architecture and design skills to guide the development of solutions that are secure, scalable, and reliable
• Background required with the following applications:  
  • MS SQL and  Azure platforms
  • Power BI Dashboard and Paginated Reports
  • o Using JIRA for work management
  • Web Services (SOAP and REST)

Depending upon area of Application Development the following skills are required:

• Skills specific to Data Exchange/EDI o Experience with B2B Integration technology such as Azure Data Factory, Power BI and MS SQL Server o Knowledge of job scheduling technology such as UC4
  • Familiarity with B2B data transmission protocols using Secure Managed File Transfer (MFT) technology such as Axway MFT, Informatica MFT
  • Familiarity with industry standards such as ASC X12, HIPAA EDI, NCPDP, HL7
• Skills for other App Dev Teams o Experience with Java Web Technology (JEE)
  • Experience with Java frameworks such as Spring, JPA/Hibernate, and JSF o Experience working with Web Containers such as Tomcat, JBOSS, IBM Websphere o Familiarity with Web2.0 technology and Javascript Frameworks such as AngularJS o Familiarity with Portal Standards (JSR 168, JSR 286) and portal containers such as Liferay o Familiarity with Business Process Management (BPM) concepts and technologies such as IBM BPM

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Sound knowledge of industry standard best practices, development lifecycle processes and methodologies. Experience using agile methodology is a plus.   
• Thorough understanding of quality management for large, complex initiatives
• Experienced in the use of metrics to drive decision making and process change
• Strong skills in manual and automated unit testing of data-driven back-end applications with high transaction throughput
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, high productivity environment

Reasoning Ability

                                   

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Mathematical Skills

     

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Language Skills

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Building Effective Teams

Decision Quality

Informing

Confronting Direct Reports

Delegation

Organizational Agility

Customer Focus

Drive for Results

Political Savvy

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to maintain clear near visual acuity at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., “close vision”) to accurately read fine print, view computer screens, and handle small objects. Requires adequate color vision and depth perception to support safety and precision in detail-oriented tasks.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position may regularly be exposed to or encounter moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock or vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Work Location

This position works on-site at the San Diego Headquarters or other company location (or from a remote location with management approval based on business requirements). Must provide adequate support to internal clients; be available for regular interactions and coordination of work with other employees, colleagues, clients, or vendors; as well as be available to facilitate effective decisions through collaboration with stakeholders.  

Working Hours

This is an exempt level position requiring the incumbent to work the hours required to fully accomplish job responsibilities and meet deadlines for work deliverables. The individual must have the flexibility to work beyond traditional hours and be able to work nights, weekends or on holidays as required. Work hours may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the business. Typical core business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Travel

This position requires no travel; however, attendance may be required at various local conferences and meetings.

The Perks:

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Wellness Programs

• Paid Time Off / Company Paid Holidays

• Incentive Compensation

• 401K with Company match

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Bonus

MedImpact, is a privately-held pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) headquartered in San Diego, California. Our solutions and services positively influence healthcare outcomes and expenditures, improving the position of our clients in the market. MedImpact offers high-value solutions to payers, providers and consumers of healthcare in the U.S. and foreign markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Male/Female/Disabilities/Veterans

OSHA/ADA:

To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.