Implementation Consultant IV
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Description
The Implementation Consultant will be responsible for managing assigned implementation projects. Will work to ensure a high quality of service is delivered to GHX customers through all assigned projects.
Will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day implementation and operations aspects of the client relationship, achievement of service levels, as well as execution on key projects with specific focus on client utilization and satisfaction. Will develop project objectives and plans, as well as work with the Client and Sales organization to manage priorities and expectations.
Will work cross-functionally in a matrix role, and focus on achieving required service levels, meeting project timelines and addressing services and client issues as required.
Principal duties and responsibilities: · Provides exceptional service to assigned accounts. · Leads implementation projects in accordance with the scope of work sold to the customer. · Develops, tracks, and reports against customer specific project plans. · Provides train-the-trainer customer education, as needed. · Assists customers with the deployment of GHX functionality. · Ensures customers receive value and achieves high degrees of utilization from GHX products and services. · Maintains and communicates project status, to include identifying risks and mitigation strategies. · Coordinates with other GHX departments and Solution Delivery staff members to ensure customer objectives are met. · Works towards operational excellence and continual quality improvement to drive an optimal GHX customer experience, as well as internal efficiency. · Participates with the development and maintenance of best practice implementation methodologies.
Required Skills: · Customer-focused professional with a passion for excellence and extensive experience with healthcare IT implementation projects. · Exceptional client management, project management and interaction skills. · Self-motivation and a strong work ethic are essential to success. · Must possess outstanding communication, analytical, planning, coordination and negotiation skills, as well as a track record of developing and maintaining strong business relationships.
Required Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or combination of education and equivalent work experience. · Proven history of success (typically 4-6 years) in an implementation or project management role, preferably in a supplier healthcare IT environment. · Understanding of healthcare supply chain and EDI concepts including data mapping and data interchange between systems. · Ability to configure applications, with knowledge of front-end business process applications. · Experience or competency to perform application training sessions to customer project teams, lead process and application training sessions. · Strong skills in Data Integration and/or Data Management. · Ability to manage data in Excel/import export. · Experience in one or more of the following Supplier applications/processes: Supply Chain, ERP, Accounting, Data Integration, and/or Data Management. · Strong knowledge of project management methodologies. · Experience with project reporting. · Ability to excel in a high-energy, collaborative team environment. · Excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills. · Ability to manage multiple priorities. · Dedication to customer service, with strong client management skills. · Ability to work with cross-functional teams and personnel at varying levels of the company and customer organizations. · Exceptional people and change management skills. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Excel) · Ability to work without direct supervision. · Superior organizational and problem solving abilities. · Strong verbal, writing and presentation delivery skills. · Ability to travel up to 75% travel.
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