IT Project Manager

Magellan Health • Waxhaw, NC

1d • $70,715 - $113,145

About The Position

The IT Project Manager is the point of entry into Magellan’s IT Project Management family. This role is responsible for managing projects within Information Technology or Cybersecurity which could include hardware/software implementation/upgrades, and/or process maturity projects. This role is responsible for the development, curation, and maintenance of all project-related artifacts (project roadmap, budget, work breakdown structures (WBS), etc.), project and assignment schedules, and for providing on-demand status updates and problem resolution. Performs basic planning, facilitates prioritization activities, and oversees delivery of features and/or enhancements that meet client expectations (scope, schedule, costs, risks). Manage schedules and assignments of project members within a matrix structure ensuring that all project activities are coordinated and supportive of the project scope, time and budget. Develops communication management plans, performs stakeholder analysis, identifies risks, and takes necessary actions, including escalation. Communicates with respective leaders, functional area managers and/or business leaders regarding status of specific projects. Brings high visibility and transparency into the team’s progress. Empowers the team to be self-organizing. Demonstrates servant leader qualities for leading the team. Measures and reports progress regularly. Demonstrates knowledge in project management principles and team leadership. Assists in developing and maintaining project charter, detailing project plans, weekly status updates and providing problem resolution. Manages schedules and assignments of project members within a matrix structure. The job duties listed above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of what may be expected of an employee assigned to this job. A leader may assign additional or other duties which would align with the intent of this job, without revision to the job description.

Requirements

• 2+ years' IT experience.
• Courses in Information Systems, Project Management or Information Technology.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Critical thinker.
• Demonstrated problem solving techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• IT, Project/Program Management
• Bachelor's - Computer and Information Science
• Bachelor's - Information Security
• Bachelor's - Management Information Systems

Responsibilities

• Managing projects within Information Technology or Cybersecurity which could include hardware/software implementation/upgrades, and/or process maturity projects.
• Development, curation, and maintenance of all project-related artifacts (project roadmap, budget, work breakdown structures (WBS), etc.), project and assignment schedules.
• Providing on-demand status updates and problem resolution.
• Performs basic planning, facilitates prioritization activities, and oversees delivery of features and/or enhancements that meet client expectations (scope, schedule, costs, risks).
• Manage schedules and assignments of project members within a matrix structure ensuring that all project activities are coordinated and supportive of the project scope, time and budget.
• Develops communication management plans, performs stakeholder analysis, identifies risks, and takes necessary actions, including escalation.
• Communicates with respective leaders, functional area managers and/or business leaders regarding status of specific projects.
• Brings high visibility and transparency into the team’s progress.
• Empowers the team to be self-organizing.
• Demonstrates servant leader qualities for leading the team.
• Measures and reports progress regularly.
• Demonstrates knowledge in project management principles and team leadership.
• Assists in developing and maintaining project charter, detailing project plans, weekly status updates and providing problem resolution.
• Manages schedules and assignments of project members within a matrix structure.

Benefits

• short-term incentives
• comprehensive benefits package
• broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level