Project Manager II - Denver Health Medical Plan (Must Live in Colorado)

Denver Health • Denver, CO

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About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Project Manager II - Denver Health Medical Plan (Must Live in Colorado) to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Managed Care Administration Must Live in Colorado Job Summary Under general supervision, coordinates multiple projects from a small to large scale. Manages status reporting, stability of assigned project-oriented work efforts, customer expectations for contracted time, cost, and requirements definitions. Provides a single point of contact for project assignments. Assembles project plans and teamwork assignments. Directs and monitors work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, facilitating quality reviews, and escalating functional, quality, or timeline issues appropriately. Coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, schedule, budget, issues, risks, and resources of the work effort being managed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 1-3 years relevant experience defined as: experience in a dedicated project management role or a combination or project management and information systems required
• Demonstrates understanding of project management principles, processes, methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of risk and change management techniques.
• Ability to assist in the performance management process for staff assigned to projects.
• Ability to manage several small to large projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Project Professional).

Responsibilities

• Builds and manages all project deliverables; directs, monitors, and validates project team member performance; drives project work efforts to ensure adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget; identifies risk and develops appropriate response strategies; identifies and manages issues to include appropriate escalations. (40%)
• Educates sponsors, stakeholders, project team members, and affected users/staff on the project management process and any relevant policies and procedures; proactively promotes gathering of feedback and recommendations from all customers. (10%)
• Develops and executes appropriate communication strategies with all key project stakeholders to ensure project success; ensures all project communications are organized, accurate, comprehensive, created for the target audience, and timely. (10%)
• Develops and maintains relationships with all vendors to maintain active engagement and support, thereby ensuring all project tasks are addressed in a timely manner and handled with mutual respect, trust, and excellence. (10%)
• Develops and implements quality control plans for all project deliverables to ensure appropriately high standards are achieved on a consistent basis. (5%)
• Monitors and communicates significant changes to quality control initiatives to ensure adherence to project scope, schedule and budget commitments while meeting customer expectations. (5%)
• Actively participates in and leads (when appropriate) formal and informal department, team, and organization functions. (5%)
• Monitors key performance indicators throughout the department, identifying areas for greater effectiveness, efficiency, and overall improvement. (5%)
• Collaborates proactively with other departments and serves as an advocate to the organizational initiatives. (5%)
• Advocates and champions continuous improvement of project management processes; leverages and strives to expand knowledge of identified project management tools. (5%)

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

What This Job Offers

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