Employee Benefits Implementation Consultant - Remote

About Patra<br><br><p style="margin-left: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Patra Corporation is the worldwide leader in insurance back-office and account management business process outsourcing. Patra offers a wide range of services designed to lower costs, reduce risk and improve employee productivity through the transfer of account management and business support functions, such as policy checking, certificate issuance, eligibility processing, quality control and account audits, to operation centers in the US, India, and the Philippines.</span></p> <br>Core Duties<br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Implementation Consultant (IC) is the critical professional responsible for initiating a client engagement and ensuring a successful launch and operational handoff. You are the "boots-on-the-ground" expert who takes a client’s vision from concept to practical reality.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Your ultimate responsibility is to plan and execute the rapid, high-quality implementation of client solutions that drive adoption and maximize impact for our Clients and Patra.</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You will own a portfolio of implementation projects, serving as the lead orchestrator during a client’s transition phase. You are responsible for <strong>making the projects operational.</strong> You will translate a deal’s “end state” into a project plan, drive deliverables, and align internal and external stakeholders to ensure a rapid, successful launch. This role is the single source of truth for communication, data, and reporting during the transition phase.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong> </strong></span></p><ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lead Project Execution:</strong> Own and manage the complete implementation project plan, from kickoff to closure. Define, track, and obtain consensus from both the client and internal teams on timelines, milestones, project scope, and communication strategies.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Manage Client Onboarding:</strong> Serve as the main point of contact for clients during their onboarding process. Lead kickoff meetings to establish clear expectations, communicate requirements and dependencies, and offer guidance to the client’s team throughout the project, including all operational setup and training. Support client stakeholders through the change management process by helping them manage internal resistance and achieve organizational alignment, ensuring that the solution is fully adopted rather than simply installed.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Drive Operational Readiness: </strong>Develop and ensure mutual alignment on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), train and enable internal teams on SOPs (including APAC-based staff) and engage technical specialists to ensure all system configuration is complete.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lead Transition to Operations:</strong> Manage the formal handover from the implementation phase to client account management and Operations, ensuring all documentation is complete, contractual milestones are understood, and the client is operationally ready.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Manage Scope & Risk:</strong> Proactively identify, document, and mitigate project risks. Manage any scope creep and escalate critical issues to ensure project timelines are met.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u> </u></strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Secondary Responsibilities</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong> </strong></span></p><ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Process Improvement & Feedback:</strong> Channel feedback from implementations back to the Growth, Sales Solution Architecture, Client Experience, and Operations teams to improve solution design, SOW accuracy, and delivery playbooks.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Develop Delivery Assets:</strong> Create and maintain standard project plans, training materials, and implementation documentation to improve the efficiency and consistency of future projects.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Identify Expansion Opportunities:</strong> While working with the client, identify potential needs or pain points that could lead to new growth opportunities and pass them to client account management teams.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u> </u></strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Performance Indicators</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong> </strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Your success will be measured by your ability to deliver a rapid, impactful, and high-quality client experience that supports operational success:</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Rapid and Impactful:</strong> Accuracy of Projected Annual Recurring Revenue (PARR) and in-year realization of PARR.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Operational Readiness:</strong> Accuracy and completeness of SOPs, successful team enablement, and quality of handoff to Operations.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Risk & Scope Management:</strong> Effectiveness in anticipating, mitigating, and resolving issues.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Client Satisfaction (CSAT):</strong> Based on client feedback post-implementation.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a target="_blank"></a>You will be expected to understand, monitor, and analyze these KPIs, using them to track success and identify corrective actions as appropriate.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Qualifications & Experience:</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u> </u></strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Required (Must-Haves)</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong> </strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Exceptional project management skills:</strong> Highly organized, methodical, and able to manage multiple moving parts to ensure a high-quality result.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Experience in a client-facing </strong>implementation consultant, project management, or technical onboarding role (3+ years).</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Proven ability to manage complex B2B projects</strong>, ideally in a professional services, financial services, or Insurtech environment.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Direct, hands-on experience in Employee Benefits insurance.</strong> including exposure to benefit plan administration, client servicing, and carrier coordination.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Strong client-facing communication skills:</strong> Ability to build trust, manage expectations, and train diverse stakeholders.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>A highly collaborative, cross-functional mindset</strong> to balance client demands with internal operational considerations.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>A "hands-on" problem solver</strong> who can navigate business challenges.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Preferred (Nice-to-Haves)</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Relevant insurance industry certifications. Experience with insurance industry-specific software.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">PMP or other project management certification. Experience with common project management tools and platforms.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven experience working with global or offshore teams (APAC-based a strong plus).</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Role Context</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong> </strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Level: Individual Contributor</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Decisions drive implementation momentum and shape the client experience by coordinating project plans, managing expectations, and designing processes that ensure a reliable transition into ongoing service.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Travel: As needed for relationship coverage and governance cadences</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Location: Remote</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Working Conditions</strong></span></p><ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work from home remotely in United States only</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Minimum internet speed of 6 mbps download and 3 mbps upload; Directly connected to modem; No satellite</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Compensation</strong></span></p><ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Competitive Salary / Benefits / PTO</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Physical Requirements*</strong></span></p><ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Frequent sitting</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand, use of telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sort/file paperwork, rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the Patra Corp will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Work Standards</strong></span></p><ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Patra colleagues and clients and with external organizations</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Promotes Culture of Respect and Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety and respect; communicates concerns; uses and promotes safe respectful behaviors based on training and lessons learned</span></li></ul><ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable Patra Corp policies and procedures</span></li></ul> <br>Equal Employment Opportunity<br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Patra Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity and creating a safe and inclusive environment for all employees.</span></p>

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