Project Manager II

Metroplus Health Plan • New York, NY

76d • $111,000 - $116,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

MetroPlusHealth is committed to empowering New Yorkers by uniting communities through care. We believe that Health care is a right, not a privilege. If you have compassion and a collaborative spirit, work with us. You can come to work being proud of what you do every day. Project Manager II is a mid-level role responsible for managing medium-to-large-scale projects within the EPMO. The Project Manager II will be responsible for working with stakeholders at all levels to oversee the execution of project goals as well as measure and communicate overall success. Duties consist of organizing, implementing, and tracking mid-level projects leveraging project management methodology and tools to clearly define project scope, outcomes and oversee the execution of work. Project Manager II will engage continually at the leadership level to ensure that projects are allocated and prioritized.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, Healthcare, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Excellent understanding of Project Life cycle (PLC) and Software development Life cycle (SDLC).
• Strong knowledge of waterfall and Agile project management practices.
• Experience in tools like MS Project, JIRA, or similar platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent leadership, analytical, organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large-scale projects, ensuring scope, budget, and timelines are met.
• Develop project plans leveraging Project Management methodology including setting concrete measurable goals, defining project scope, timelines, and allocating and engaging appropriate stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business units to understand requirements and develop Microsoft project plans/charters.
• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure adherence to EPMO governance and compliance standards.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards.
• Anticipate and communicate risks up front.
• Serve as the central point person responsible for ensuring that projects are executed within agreed upon timeframe.
• Organize, attend, and actively engage in any other relevant stakeholder gatherings.
• Serve as the main point of contact for project stakeholders, independently working to provide updates on project status, manage expectations, and ensure satisfaction.
• Independently gather and analyze data as needed to support project goals.
• Prepare meeting summaries documenting and disseminating significant decisions or discussion points.
• Create project progress reports and PowerPoint presentations tailored to various audiences including high level summaries for executive and/or c-suite leadership.
• Escalate issues and barriers for resolution in a timely fashion.
• Identify and communicate areas of opportunity for improvement in project management and/or project execution including but not limited to coordination of team function, resource allocation, management of stakeholder expectations, deliverables/timelines, infrastructure and support.
• Provide regular updates to leadership through status reports and dashboards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree