Project Manager Lead IS

Reliance Matrix•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$127,440 - $170,120•Hybrid

About The Position

The IS Project Manager Lead role comprises managing medium to large scale strategic IT projects as part of a multi-year IT transformation program aligned to organizational goals and strategy. The role encompasses understanding the Agile processes, partnering with Product Owner, and business leadership/project teams. It requires working with vendors/clients and keeping the team focused by shielding/managing distractions to help deliver quality projects on-time and on budget. This role will support the organization’s goals by bringing positive change, suggesting innovative, practical solutions to problems, and managing projects across domains (technical/business).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related IT discipline preferred
8+ years of relevant experience managing and delivering large scale projects with minimum 4 years in an Agile and SAFe environment required
PMP Certification is strongly preferred and SAFe certification would be desirable
Insurance and healthcare industry knowledge is recommended
Must be proficient with Agile Lifecycle Management tools (e.g., Microsoft Azure DevOps and Jira) as well as with presentation tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), etc.
Excellent knowledge of Agile and Scrum with proven experience coaching, mentoring and coaching junior Agile practitioners
Experience participating in and facilitating discussions to discover solutions, capturing and transforming business and technology requirements
Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with demonstrated experience exercising mature judgment in delicate situations
Demonstrated relationship management skills at the senior level with the capacity to quickly build and maintain credible relationships at varying levels of the organization
Should have leadership experience with the ability to earn trust while challenging the team to improve and operate outside its comfort zone
Strong verbal and written communication skills along with excellent analytical and reasoning skills
Ability to be collaborative with individuals from diverse disciplines to optimize results
Experience implementing best practices and standards related to Agile scrum development & testing practices
Ability to manage challenging tasks and projects involving emerging technologies and methodologies.

Nice To Haves

SAFe certification would be desirable

Responsibilities

Provide support to project team by managing project scheduling, RAID management, change management, and status reporting
Project duties include requirements gathering, guiding internal customers through the project life cycle, and supporting go-live and post-implementation support
Create and maintain project documents in various capacities and regularly conduct internal and external project reviews to work to improve processes
Manage/coordinate agile ceremonies with the Product Owners and concerned business partners and coach individuals in Agile processes and tools
Help teams to clarify goals and activities to be on-track, ensure the correct use of agile process, and monitor/eliminate team conflicts
Understand a given business case, analyzes the results of any feasibility studies, and assists management with the core definition of a given project
Works with Quality Assurance to assure results of deliverables meet accuracy standards and facilitates User Acceptance Testing
Build relationships of trust across functions and organizations; communicate goals, timelines, and deliverables effectively across team
Recommend improvements to established business processes while continuing to deliver high value in execution and tracking impact
Refine and adjust tactics to best suit the organization and its project success.
Assist peers and others in traditional and agile project management activities
Other duties as defined by management, including RFI and RFP development and evaluation; vendor and partner management

Benefits

An annual performance bonus for all team members
Generous 401(k) company match that is immediately vested
A choice of three medical plans (that include prescription drug coverage) to suit your unique needs.
For High Deductible Health Plan enrollees, a company contribution to your Health Savings Account
Multiple options for dental and vision coverage
Company provided Life & Disability Insurance to ensure financial protection when you need it most
Family friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
Hybrid work arrangements for eligible roles
Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Professional Education
Paid Time Off – new hires start with at least 20 days of PTO per year in addition to nine company paid holidays.
Volunteer days, community partnerships, and Employee Assistance Program
Ability to connect with colleagues around the country through our Employee Resource Group program