Sr. Technical Program Consultant

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Position Summary:

Serves as a key operational and technical leader, partnering with business and clinical stakeholders to drive the execution of strategic UM projects, daily operations, and vendor management for Health and Medical Management systems, including MHK and Command Digital (SCI).

This role is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of HMM systems, from development and configuration to implementation and optimization. The Sr. Technical Program Consultant will lead and facilitate complex system development activities, including gathering and documenting business requirements, defining workflows, and reviewing system specifications. As the primary contact for senior leaders in Utilization Management (UM) and other modules / business areas as needed. The candidate will translate business needs into technical solutions, analyzing upstream and downstream impacts to guide system enhancements.

This role includes directing the user acceptance testing process, managing implementation activities for Tier 1 applications like MHK, and proactively identifying and mitigating business risks to ensure project deliverables are met. The Sr. Technical Program Consultant will also oversee the complete operational management of the MHK system, leading release management, troubleshooting system errors, and driving continuous optimization to support the strategic goals of the Health Management department.

Key Results / Responsibilities:

• Lead large-scale, cross-functional programs and projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with the strategic direction of Health and Medical Management.
• Perform senior-level strategic, qualitative, and quantitative analysis to resolve complex issues.
• Leverage data and analytics to drive operational effectiveness, process improvement, and cost-management initiatives.
• Generate and recommend innovative solutions to meet market demands, mitigate trends, and achieve quality targets.
• Utilize deep expertise in business processes, data flows, and system integrations to proactively identify and act on opportunities for improvement.
• Act as a technical leader and direct Health and Medical Management and Enterprise IT teams in the management and implementation of new initiatives for Tier 1 applications (MHK)
• Lead complex configuration across multiple modules, including Utilization Management, and other modules as needed include Prior Authorization file & Auto Authorization rules.
• Ensure the design and integration of proposed configurations, processes, and workflows support business growth through the effective use of technology.
• Apply hands-on data modeling, table design, and technical skills to help operational areas optimize their workflows and processes.
• Oversee the end-to-end performance and stability of HMM applications, collaborating with vendors and internal teams.
• Serve as the primary UM business release manager for key vendor relationships (e.g., MHK, SCI), ensuring vendors meet all financial, operational, and clinical performance goals.
• Act as a key consultative partner to senior business operational and clinical leaders, understanding their objectives and providing expert recommendations.
• Lead business testing for all UM projects; partner with the ET QA lead and HMM project manager to determine all testing deadlines and deliverables.
• Manage the monthly release cycle and ensure vendor delivery timelines are met.
• Contribute to staff development by serving as a role model, mentor, and lead for technical program consultants.

Key Functions:

• Configuration of highest complexity Core Application and Portal requests including System Tables, System Variables, Letters, Assessments, Notes and Drop Downs across multiple modules.
• Own and execute complex configuration management of Prior Authorization and Auto-Authorization tables within the Tier 1 application (MHK), ensuring system logic precisely reflects current clinical policies, payer contracts, and regulatory mandates. Testing of changes / enhancements
• Responsible for execution of the monthly release schedule to ensure deadlines are met and high-quality product is delivered.
• Root cause analysis and identifies preventative actions including defect resolution.
• Evaluates Operational Impact of System Changes
• Incidence investigation and resolution in JIRA application
• Forecasting of Configuration work across multiple modules
• Monitor Systems and Vendor Performance
• Determine level of effort requested configuration tasks and prioritize meeting due dates in timely manner.
• Updating and maintaining the application workbook documentat