Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing appropriate corrective actions. Maintain a detailed RAID log.
Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and deliver comprehensive project status reports, maintaining meticulous documentation, including project plans, meeting minutes, project artifacts, and approvals.
Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure projects meet defined quality standards.
Other duties as assigned or requested
EDUCATION
Required
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
Preferred
None
EXPERIENCE
Required
3 years of experience in project management to include successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget and managing multiple projects concurrently
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, etc.)
Preferred
Experience in project management in the healthcare or health insurance industry
Experience using a range of project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
None
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP)
SKILLS
Strong understanding of project management principles and best practices.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing demands.
Language (Other than English)
None
Travel Requirement
25% - 50%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Rarely
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)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Rarely
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Never
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
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