Client Service Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Client Service Manager is accountable for the client satisfaction, relationship and resources for aligned clients. A typical client alignment consists of a group of clients with various degrees of size and complexity. The Client Service Manager is accountable for all aspects of benefits administration delivery for their clients both internally and externally to clients. The Client Service Manager is responsible for the financial success of aligned clients in support of the Client Service Group financial goals. From a people management perspective, the Client Service Manager directly manages aligned Business Analysts. The Client Service Manager role requires a strong Project Management background.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Build and manage trusted client partnership; manage client satisfaction

Create and manage client Open Items List, Project Plan, Open Enrollment, and all other one-time projects

Ensure the appropriate integration between the administrative and Shared Services teams (COBRA, BPSS, Service Center)

Ensure the quality delivery of all services as per the client’s Statement of Work

Manage and is accountable for client Profit & Loss results

Work with Director to ensure the accurate recognition and collection of Out-of-Scope revenue and upsell opportunities in support of meeting the Client Service Group’s revenue targets

Manage client resource needs and escalate staffing shortages to the Director

Directly manage aligned Business Analysts and is accountable for the performance, growth, and engagement of aligned resources; leverage aligned resources to generate results

Collaborates with BSM to hold aligned resources accountable for behaviors that support Empyrean’s policies and procedures

Build and manage trusted client partnership; manage clients satisfaction in conjunction with the implementation manager

Manage and coordinate the Client Team Business Analyst resources aligned to an implementation project

Responsible for ensuring that the testing of all new functionality, including creation of test plans, test population identification and execution of test plans are completed successfully by the aligned resource team

Review and ensure that the client specific processing guides are available by the go live date

Coordinate with the finance department on all financial set up and administration for the client

NONESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in Business Development Activities, including but not limited to client demos, site visits, and RFP information collection

Participate in prospective employee interviews and work closely with HR on recruiting efforts

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

Excellent customer focus/service orientation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong MS Office suite skills

Continuous improvement and team work mindset

Able to effectively estimate, negotiate, acquire, and manage resources, including people and budgets

Proven ability to establish the critical path in the most complex client situations and able to manage to it in order to meet deadlines

Proactive in working and resolving conflicts among team members

Able to influence others, individually and in group settings, in order to obtain client commitment and grow business opportunities

Proficient in coaching others

People-first mindset

Be helpful/supportive/collaborative

Be flexible and maintain a work-life balance – know how to prioritize your work for maximum impact

Be dedicated to continuous learning and proactive skill acquisition

Problem-solving mindset

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, equivalent years of experience in business analytics, management information systems, human resources management, benefits administration or a related field

2+ years of project management experience managing multifaceted projects and teams, including on-site and virtual management.

Previous benefits administration and client consulting experience 

Advanced knowledge of benefits administration, including products and services, operations, and delivery.

Knowledge of general system environment, process flow, requirements gathering and documentation, and translation of requirements to JIRA tickets for Business Systems Analysts

Regulatory and legislative knowledge in aligned service area (Health & Welfare).

Basic knowledge of overall financial management.

Understanding of benefits outsourcing systems and application platform.

Excellent knowledge of project management tools and techniques, following best practice to initiate, take responsibility for, and achieve defined project outcomes

Able to effectively estimate, negotiate, acquire, and manage resources, including people and budgets

Proven ability to establish the critical path in the most complex client situations and able to manage to it in order to meet deadlines

Proactive in working and resolving conflicts among team members

Able to influence others, individually and in group settings, in order to obtain client commitment and grow business opportunities

JIRA or other project/ticket/resource management software experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel on as needed basis (up to 10%)

Must be available outside of core business hours on as needed basis

Disclaimer: Managers have the right to assign or redesign the responsibilities of the above mentioned job description without notice and at any time