Responsible for employing standard project management methods and techniques to ensure successful completion of business projects. Responsible for producing or managing the production of the entire portfolio of project deliverables, including project timelines, budget, task and issue tracking, etc. Engages clients and functional peer groups in information gathering/research, issue identification and management, and change management/acceptance.
Project Managers are part of a pool within the PMO for National Benefits Administration. Over time, project assignments will vary from small, short term projects through large, enterprise-level projects across functional areas. The initial assignment for this position will be to work with the 'Exchanges - Products & Benefits' program within Benefits Administration Optimization. This program focuses on regional readiness for benefits administration in the Health Insurance Exchange environment.
- Project planning: Responsible for planning and conducting project kickoff meetings, defining project scope, facilitating technical/operational requirements identification, developing detailed project plans, project budget or anticipated savings, and establishing a framework for the management of on-going project activities.
- Project execution and tracking: Manages the project management process, including leading project meetings. May document issues, action items, user requirements, or deliverables from project meetings. Performs a variety of project related activities, including: updating project schedules and plans, project communications, budget tracking, etc. Accomplishes all work within established methodologies and standards.
- Issues and risk management: Identifies and tracks project issues, resolving issues where possible or escalating to higher management when needed. Assesses and manages risks and drives mitigation activities.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with business, system and regional partners to coordinate system releases, project schedules, communications and stakeholder expectations.
- Change management: Influences and gains commitment to change. Partners with clients and project team PMO process improvement: Identifies opportunities for standardization and process improvement within the Program Management Office; makes associated recommendations as appropriate.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Five (5) or more years project management experience
- Demonstrates knowledge and experience re: use of change management process
- Four (4) year degree in related field or equivalent experience
- Demonstrates understanding of and applies knowledge in all phases of the project delivery life cycle
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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