Project Manager I

CareSource•Dayton, OH

12d•$62,700 - $100,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager I is responsible for managing small complexity projects within programs or small complexity standalone projects. This role ensures the successful delivery of projects by overseeing milestone deliverables, managing project closure activities, and facilitating stakeholder engagement. The Project Manager I also contributes to the continuous improvement of project management best practices, processes, and tools.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Project Management or related field or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required
Minimum of one (1) year of program coordination or project management experience is required
Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Teams, Outlook, etc.
Demonstrates analysis and reporting skills
Ability to drive/make decisions and solve problems
Demonstrates interpersonal and relationship building skills
Demonstrates critical listening and thinking skills
Ability to effective interact with all levels within the organization
Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
Customer service oriented
Ability to lead a project team of up to five core members
Experience managing a project of up to $1M in budget
Ability to prioritize work and team assignments to deliver projects on time, on budget, and meeting stakeholders expectations
Demonstrates a sense of urgency
Basic understanding of project management processes, techniques and tools, and development lifecycle

Nice To Haves

Experience working in project management software is preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for successful delivery of project
Ensure project milestone deliverables are completed and approved at every stage of the project lifecycle
Assist with the continuous improvement of project management best practices, processes, and tools
Responsible for ensuring project closure activities are completed
Lead stakeholders in the refinement of the project charter if applicable
Work with manager and collaborate with business owners on the identification and assignment of business resources
Develop and maintain project schedule and WBS
Work with manager and collaborate with IT point of contact on the identification and assignment of IT resources
Work with manager to develop project resource plan including forecasting of EPMO FTEs and contractors
Schedule project audits and ensure compliance to EPMO Governance audit requirements
Develop and maintain project budget if applicable
Capture and consolidate EPMO, IT, and business estimates for the Project
Assess, manage, and control project scope, schedule, and budget change impacts
Escalate issues to Business Owner, Program Manager, and EPMO Leadership as applicable
Maintain project stakeholder matrix
Drive cross-functional communication between impacted business and IT areas
Work with Talent Development and Communications to develop project communication and training plans
Schedule and facilitate project meetings including weekly status meetings and stakeholder meetings
Work with Manager to represent project in program meetings or in Portfolio Governance meetings
Capture and report on meeting notes, decisions, and action items
Accurately track and report project status against plan to stakeholders at all levels
Track, compile and report project metrics and budget
Advocate for and adhere to EPMO standards, tools and processes
Work with manager to implement mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and communicate/escalate to stakeholders
Maintain RAID for project items
Identify, log, assign and manage risks and issues
Maintain project SharePoint site and project document repository
Produce detailed reports, business decision documents, meeting minutes, and notification on assigned projects
Work with Manager to develop project operations and support plan
Perform any other job duties as requested