Grace Luipold
Norwalk,CT
Summary
Motivated, self-directive health care professional with 5+ years of growth strategy experience. Track record of applying strategic thinking to implement innovative solutions. Areas of experience include business and sales strategy development, program and project management, executive messaging and client management. Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills with executive presence. Strong business mindset, with an ability to synthesize information and drive results with a high sense of urgency and agility.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Optum
11.2024 - Current
- Develop and lead cross-functional projects and programs to advance enterprise-wide growth strategy
- Support strategic initiatives driving growth, retention and service delivery for top 100 enterprise clients
- Manage responsibilities associated with the planning, direction and business rhythm of the chief growth office, including the development of business objectives, leadership updates and best practices driving operational excellence
- Collaborate with cross-functional business partners in a highly matrixed environment to drive timely, business critical results
Senior Project Manager
Optum Rx
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Launched and scaled cross-functional programs to positively position the company through events connecting senior leadership with over 100 internal and external stakeholders per year to drive company value story in the market
- Led strategic projects and initiatives in collaboration with PBM growth leaders, client and sales teams, and functional partners to drive achievement of short-term and long-term growth goals
- Influenced internal leadership communications to drive company narrative to over 5,000 employees and support the external positioning of company leadership
- Managed tasks associated with the planning, directing and coordination of day-to-day activities for the office of the president
Project Manager
Optum Rx
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Successfully managed multiple projects driving excellence in client experience simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, holding cross-functional teams accountable and achieving alignment with organizational goals
Pharmacy Account Manager
Optum Rx
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed the day-to-day pharmacy benefit operations for 13 clients representing over 75,000 members, driving 100% client retention
- Partnered with strategic and clinical account team members to drive proactive and reactive issue management, trend consultation and plan change implementation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business, Healthcare Management
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2020
Skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Cross-functional coordination
- Executive presentation and communication
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute. (April 2025)
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Optum
11.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Optum Rx
02.2023 - 11.2024
Project Manager
Optum Rx
01.2022 - 02.2023
Pharmacy Account Manager
Optum Rx
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute. (April 2025)
Bachelor of Science - Business, Healthcare Management
University of Connecticut
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