Job Description

Title:  Project Manager 
Location:  Remote

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ranging from large to extra-large individual initiatives. The individual in this role will lead all aspects of the project lifecycle, from initial concept to final delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This includes managing resources, mitigating risks, and fostering effective communication amongst stakeholders. The role requires a high degree of organizational skill, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. This individual may also be a mentor to less experienced project managers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
o Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed schedules, resource allocation, budget management, and risk assessments. Proactively identify and mitigate potential project roadblocks.
o Scope Management: Define and manage project scope, ensuring all deliverables align with business objectives. Manage changes to scope effectively and efficiently.
o Resource Management: Allocate and manage project resources (human, financial, and material) effectively to optimize performance and meet project deadlines.
o Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, communicating project progress, addressing concerns, and managing expectations.
o Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing appropriate corrective actions. Maintain a detailed RAID log.
o Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and deliver comprehensive project status reports, maintaining meticulous documentation, including project plans, meeting minutes, project artifacts, and approvals.
o Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
o Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure projects meet defined quality standards.
o Other duties as assigned or requested

EDUCATION
o Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor’s degree.

EXPERIENCE

Required
o 5 years of experience in project management to include successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget and managing multiple projects concurrently
o Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, etc.)

Preferred
o Experience in project management in the healthcare or health insurance industry
o Experience using a range of project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
o Project Management Professional (PMP)