Project Manager

Zelis • St. Louis, MO

30d • $79,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let’s get to it! A Little About Us Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients. A Little About You You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are. Position Overview As a Project Manager at Zelis, you will be responsible for managing and delivering complex technical projects that support the modernization and enhancement of our healthcare financial platform. You will work closely with IT, engineering, product, and business stakeholders to align strategies, coordinate dependencies, and ensure successful project execution. You will lead cross-functional teams through technical initiatives, managing risks, tracking progress, and delivering high-quality solutions at scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of experience in project management within a Lean/Agile software development environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading complex, cross-functional technical initiatives using lean and agile methodologies.
• Proficiency with agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe) and modern project management tools (Jira, Confluence) to support iterative planning and continuous delivery.
• Proven ability to facilitate backlog creation and refinement, managing agile workflows and prioritizing user stories effectively.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience influencing stakeholders and driving collaborative decision-making.
• Proficiency in risk management within agile projects, ensuring adaptive planning and timely delivery.
• Hands-on experience in API-driven environments and cloud-based infrastructure, with a focus on integrating continuous feedback loops.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to optimize agile execution and improve project outcomes.
• Travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for critical healthcare/fintech platform initiatives, emphasizing iterative delivery and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and business stakeholders, fostering a shared understanding of priorities.
• Define project scope, timelines, and execution plans while managing risks and interdependencies, using agile planning techniques.
• Facilitate backlog creation and refinement, ensuring that user stories and technical tasks are clear and prioritized.
• Implement lean governance processes to ensure consistent tracking and adaptive reporting of project progress.
• Track and manage project performance metrics, leveraging data to support informed decision-making.
• Drive technical discussions, architecture planning, and iterative process improvements.
• Mentor team members on lean-agile delivery best practices and encourage a culture of continuous learning.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and stakeholders in a transparent and adaptive manner.

Benefits

• flexible paid time off
• holidays
• parental leaves
• life and disability insurance
• health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees