Health PBM Operations Manager

Health PBM Operations Manager

Accenture is a global leader in professional services, helping organizations worldwide transform their operations, enhance their growth, and deliver sustainable outcomes across industries. With a workforce of approximately 750,000 employees serving clients in over 120 countries, we are at the forefront of leveraging technology, data, AI, and innovation to drive meaningful change. Our blend of industry expertise, leadership in cloud, data, and AI, and a commitment to 360° value ensures that we help our clients deliver long-lasting impact.

We collaborate with healthcare executives, leaders, and boards to help organizations innovate, transform, and enhance their operational effectiveness. Our work spans across strategy, operations, clinical optimization, regulatory compliance, and technological advancement. By combining industry knowledge with technology and data-driven insights, we empower healthcare providers to achieve both operational excellence and clinical outcomes.

As a Health PBM Operations Manager, your primary responsibilities may include:

• Conduct assessments of clients' PBM operations to identify areas for optimization and growth
• Develop and support implementation of data-driven strategies that align PBM operations with client organizational goals
• Apply pharmacy regulations and industry best practices to guide client compliance
• Evaluate and recommend technology solutions that improve PBM operations, including claims processing systems, data analytics, and automation tools
• Manage technology implementation workstreams and support integration into clients' existing operations
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) with clients, support performance improvement plans, monitor impact, and recommend adjustments to enhance outcomes
• Coach and direct a team of consultants and analysts, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
• Stay informed about health industry trends, emerging technologies, and changes in pharmacy regulations, and share insights and best practices

Travel

• Travel - as needed, varies by client needs and could be up to 80%

Why Join the Accenture Healthcare Team?

• Innovate Every Day: Work at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, designing solutions that push boundaries and create transformative opportunities for healthcare organizations worldwide.
• Lead with the Best: Join an industry-recognized healthcare consulting leader with a global team of over 20,000 professionals, collaborating to drive large-scale healthcare transformation across the globe.
• Continuous Learning & Growth: Take advantage of unmatched professional development opportunities, including interactive courses, real-world client simulations, and ongoing mentoring, to expand your healthcare consulting expertise.

Qualification

Here’s what you need:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in PBM operations.
• Minimum of 3 years of consulting experience within the health industry with a focus on technology solutions.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience working in a client-facing environment to drive change.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/03/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role

Location

Annual

Salary Range

California 94,400 to 293,800

Colorado 94,400 to 253,800

Connecticut 94,400 to 253,800

District of Columbia 100,500 to 270,300

Illinois 87,400 to 253,800

Maine 80,400 to 216,200

Maryland 94,400 to 253,800

Massachusetts 94,400 to 270,300

Minnesota 94,400 to 253,800

New York 87,400 to 293,800

New Jersey 100,500 to 293,800

Ohio 87,400 to 235,000

Virginia 87,400 to 270,300

Washington 100,500 to 270,300

Locations

Chicago, IL

Albany, NY

Arlington, VA

Atlanta, GA

Austin, TX

Beaverton, OR

Bentonville, AR

Boston, MA

Carmel, IN

Charlotte, NC

Cincinnati, OH

Cleveland, OH

Columbus, OH

Culver City, CA

Denver, CO

Des Moines, IA

Detroit, MI

Hartford, CT

Houston, TX

Irving, TX

Kirkland, WA

Miami, FL

Milwaukee, WI

Minneapolis, MN

Morristown, NJ

Mountain View, CA

Nashville, TN

New York City, NY

Oklahoma City, OK

Overland Park, KS

Philadelphia, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Raleigh, NC

Redmond, WA

Sacramento, CA

San Diego, CA

San Francisco, CA

Scottsdale, AZ

Seattle, WA

St. Louis, MO

St. Petersburg, FL

Walnut Creek, CA

Additional Information

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

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