Health & Benefits Consultant, Project Manager

This role may be based in either Southfield, MI or Grand Rapids, MI. This is a hybrid role requiring at least three days a week in the office.

About the role

As a Health & Benefits Consultant, Project Manager, you will assist with managing consulting engagements with 500-10,000 life employers regarding their medical, dental, life, and disability benefit plans and programs. You will communicate with benefits carriers and vendors to secure health and welfare plan coverage for these employers, acting as the day-to-day project manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects for complex client engagements, including execution of service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewal, business placement, benchmarking, and other studies.
• Execute sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies and drive the development of tools and solutions to address complex client issues.
• Project manage the scope of services provided to the client and set roles/responsibilities within the client team.
• Effectively communicate Mercer's position on the latest industry trends to clients.
• Be accountable for revenue/profitability for client accounts and projects.
• Monitor the success of projects in terms of scope, budget, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
• Assist with setting strategic direction and create demand for new products/services in the marketplace.
• Manage and participate in new business opportunities with sales channel partners.
• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in identifying, designing, recommending, and implementing efficient, innovative business solutions to clients' complex health care benefit plans.
• Client facing experience in a consulting capacity.

Qualifications

• Life and Health License.
• Well-versed mathematical skills, strategic planning, communication, and listening skills.
• Proven management skills in leading large, complex projects.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• Vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
• A range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.