High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's preferred
PMP certification or equivalent training preferred
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Experience managing large, complex projects
Knowledge of healthcare insurance industry operations
Familiarity with standard software development life-cycle
Responsibilities
Define and plan complex programs requiring cross-functional collaboration
Lead project teams in developing and maintaining comprehensive program plans
Collaborate with Executive Sponsors and Business Owners to meet program objectives
Understand business objectives for assigned areas
Monitor and report on program status, directing corrective actions as needed
Develop positive customer relationships and deliver project status presentations
Adhere to project management methodologies and contribute to their improvement
Benefits
Office-based position with occasional travel
Opportunity to teach and train others
Engagement in a dynamic, cross-functional environment
Potential for professional development in project management methodologies
Work with a diverse team on impactful projects
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
This job defines, plans, and delivers of complex programs that require cross-functional collaboration and management of inter-dependencies between a group of projects and/or related activities within the constraint of scope, quality, time and budget. Includes the management of a group of internal exempt and/or matrixed employees and contractors that serve on the program(s) to deliver solutions for the business.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with business and technical organizations to drive out program strategy and approach. Organize, plan, and maintain program roadmap consisting of cross-functional activities/projects.
Work with business and technical organizations to assemble project teams. Lead Project Managers and/or Program team in the development and maintenance of comprehensive plans for a defined program.
Work with Executive Sponsor and Business Owner of a Program, and other management as required, to achieve the Program objectives.
Acquire understanding of the business objectives for an assigned area.
Monitor, evaluate and report on Program status inclusive of scope, schedule, budget and alignment to Program and strategic goals. Direct corrective action, as needed, to maintain the viability of the Program.
Develop and maintain positive customer relationships. Deliver presentations of project status to effectively communicate throughout the project life-cycle.
Adhere to the Organization's project management methods, project life-cycle methodologies, and audit requirements. Support and contribute to the improvement of project management methods and practices.
Other duties as assigned or requested.
EDUCATION
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Substitutions
None
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
EXPERIENCE
Required
4 years of experience in a project manager role
Preferred
PMP certification or equivalent training
Healthcare Insurance industry business and operational knowledge
Experience managing large, complex projects
Very good leadership skills
Very good organizational and planning skills
Experience with an industry standard software development life-cycle
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
None
Preferred
None
SKILLS
Experience with customer relationship management
Presentation skills
Negotiation skills
Experience with conflict resolution
Experience with Risk Mitigation Planning
Language (Other than English)
None
Travel Requirement
0% - 25%
Position Type
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Occasionally
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
