Sr. Project Manager

Company: Projé
Location: Houston, TX

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We are currently seeking a qualified, highly motivated, experienced individual for the position of Program Manager. Candidate will be responsible for managing enterprise level, cross-functional projects from inception to implementation in a fast-paced environment.

ProjĂŠ offers a strong team centered culture, focused on meeting project deliverables with excellence. Our client’s success is our shared success. Apply today to become a part of a team that is making a difference!

Skills

  • Uses program and project management skills, experience, and methodologies to run successful projects. Including but not limited to effective budget planning, resource procurement, meeting planning/facilitation, conflict resolution, risk mitigation, status reporting, etc.
  • Utilizes experience in the managed health care industry and/or an ability to exhibit stellar communication skills across the organization with Care Management, Provider Relations, Compliance, Finance, Customer Service, Claims, FEP and ITS and project teams.
  • Oversees all aspects of the program and project schedule throughout the SDLC life cycle, from initial kickoff through requirements analysis, design, testing and implementation phases for the project.
  • Leads variety of projects simultaneously, that engage with many different stakeholders from the executive team and directors, to the department project managers and individual contributors.
  • Leads Strategy, Planning and, Issue/Risk Mitigation and Documentation standards.
  • Identifies and communicates risks and issues that may require changes to plans or scope.
  • Organizes and synthesizes large amounts of information and present to Executive Leadership.
  • Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
  • Facilitates or participates in process improvement brainstorming sessions.
  • Manages relationship with sponsors and project team members through status documentation and team meetings to ensure project meets the needs of the business.
  • Writes project documents including charters, business requirements, project plan, training, policy and procedures, etc. using the company adopted documentation templates.

Key Qualifications

  • Understands project/program needs among diverse colleagues in various departments (Claims, Medical Management, Enrollment & Billing, Sales & Marketing, IT, Business Process Improvement, etc.).
  • Prior experience in health plan or management consulting roles is desirable.
  • Formal project management training and actual real-life experience in managing programs is a must.
  • Assist project leaders with the creation of hardware/software budget estimates, implementation timelines, and resource estimates for new projects or system enhancements.
  • Ability to produce accurate and precise work, detect discrepancies and resolve discrepancies all while meeting deadlines.
  • Proven success in multiple project implementations.
  • Expert in the presentation of project idea, status, solution and results.
  • Proven skills in data analysis and presentation of data.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
  • Proven ability to manage and participate in several projects at the same time.
  • Proficiency with MS Office skills (Visio, Project, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) SharePoint required.

Perks

  • Competitive pay and bonuses
  • Excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401K with percentage company match
  • Paid holidays and vacation days
  • Flexible schedule

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or related field. Applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
  • 10+ year’s practical experience in managing large projects.
  • PMP, Scrum Master or Six Sigma Belt certification desired.