Project Manager II

CareOregon

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About The Position

This position is responsible for leading large scale, complex projects utilizing project management and LEAN principles and techniques. Work comprises all stages of the project lifecycle, including scoping, planning, management, and implementation. Some projects include a technology focus. Under limited supervision, this position acts as a liaison between internal and external partners, contractors and stakeholders to facilitate collaboration, consensus building and help ensure accountability, as well as maintain technical project reports, records and documentation. This is a senior level project management position and typically leads projects in support of highly integrated, enterprise-wide initiatives. Projects frequently have varied and numerous participants, areas of high ambiguity, and competing priorities and/or interdependencies with other projects. Estimated Hiring Range: $100,350.00 - $122,650.00 Bonus Target: Bonus - SIP Target, 5% Annual

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ related experience
• 4 years managing projects Experience should include: Independent leadership of a variety of medium and large scale projects, as well as leadership on occasional enterprise-wide, complex projects
• Minimum 2 years’ experience leading complex information systems projects
• Expert knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of project management and effective organizational change management
• Knowledge of multiple project management frameworks, specifically variations of both agile and waterfall development methods
• Understanding of multiple health plan functions and system implications preferred
• Ability to apply process improvement and redesign principals and techniques such as Lean, PDSA, or Six Sigma
• Expert ability to develop a formal and detailed project plan aligned with established timeline and budgetary guidelines
• Advanced ability to lead and motivate peers, cross-functional partners and management toward project goal attainment
• Excellent ability to manage multiple activities, matrixed teams, organization communications, and frequently competing priorities to implement change as necessary within time and budget constraints
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, collaboration and project planning systems
• Skilled at resource planning and negotiating with resource managers for needed skills and time from team members throughout the project/program lifecycle
• Expertise with information systems in the health insurance or related industry preferred
• Excellent communication skills, including listening, verbal, written, documentation, meeting facilitation, and presentations
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in working with internal and external business partners
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups

Nice To Haves

• Scrum, Agile, and/or Project Management International (PMI) Project Management certification
• 3 or more years’ experience in health plan operations
• Change Management – Process Improvement
• Smartsheets Experience

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans that outline components, communications, milestones, priorities, needs and resources.
• Organize, facilitate, and participate in meetings of stakeholder groups to identify needs and build consensus and collaboration.
• Work collaboratively in analyzing business needs to identify potential technical solutions and process impacts to inform business case and project proposals and project plans
• Apply senior level skills in leading stakeholders; act as a resource to project team members.
• Monitor and regularly communicate project status to Sponsors, Business Owners and other stakeholders, helping to ensure progress toward completion.
• Make formal and informal presentations and reports, providing updates and other relevant information on the status of projects.
• Represent the organization regarding project status and alignment with strategic plans; facilitate and work effectively to develop consensus within divergent groups and/or groups with divergent viewpoints.
• Identify potential difficulties and/or barriers to project goals and take steps to mitigate or avoid them.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable standards, policies, laws, rules and regulations outlined in the project plan.
• Employ advanced change management techniques to facilitate the adoption of the project.
• Track large scale project costs and identify variances from project plans.
• Develop and recommend operational processes and/or process improvements including supporting information systems.
• Maintain appropriate records, information, documentation and reports.
• At the time of project completion, close files and review records to ensure documentation is appropriate and complete.
• Facilitate the evaluation of progress and challenges following implementation, identifying potential system or process improvement opportunities
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance for implementation, configuration and on-going support of internal systems, technology, and analytics.
• Perform work in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Support the organization’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion, and respect for all individuals.
• Strive to meet annual business goals in support the organization’s strategic goals.
• Adhere to the organization’s policies, procedures, and other relevant compliance needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• We offer a strong Total Rewards Program. This includes competitive pay, bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligibility for bonuses and benefits is dependent on factors such as the position type and the number of scheduled weekly hours.
• Benefits-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month on or after their start date.
• CareOregon offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance, as well as health savings account, flexible spending account(s), lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, wellness program, discounts, and multiple supplemental benefits (e.g., voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pre-tax parking, pet insurance, 529 College Savings, etc.).
• We also offer a strong retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Paid State Sick Time based on hours worked/scheduled hours and the primary work state.
• Employees may also receive paid holidays, volunteer time, jury duty, bereavement leave, and more, depending on eligibility.
• Non-benefits eligible employees can enjoy 401(k) contributions, Paid State Sick Time, wellness and employee assistance program benefits, and other perks.
• Please contact your recruiter for more information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees