Project Manager

Metropolitan Jewish Health System • New York, NY

1d • $86,352 - $103,622

About The Position

The challenges of affordable healthcare continue to create new opportunities. Elderplan and HomeFirst, our Medicare and Medicaid managed care health plans, are outstanding examples of how we are expanding services in response to our patients' and members' needs. These high-quality healthcare plans are designed to help keep people independent and living life on their own terms.
At MJHS, we are more than a workplace; we are a supportive community committed to excellence, respect, and providing high-quality, personalized health care services. We foster collaboration, celebrate achievements, and promote fairness for all. Our contributions are recognized with comprehensive compensation and benefits, career development, and the opportunity for a healthy work-life balance, advancement within our organization and the fulfillment of having a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or other related field; however, combined experience/education/certifications may substitute for minimum education.
• Minimum of 2 years Healthcare Payer and project management experience, managing multiple small to moderately complex information systems projects.
• Possesses a background in managing small to moderately complex information systems projects (systems implementation, upgrades and optimization projects) in a healthcare payer environment.
• Possesses understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design.
• Exhibits confidence and an extensive knowledge of emerging industry practices.
• Understands project plans and is able to clearly articulate roles, project goals, and timelines, and manages project deadlines/schedules.
• Establishes responsible deadlines, prioritizes work plans and manages time effectively.
• Ability to multi task (handle projects, issues and initiatives at same time).
• Ability to analyze complex tasks, systems and problems.
• Understands how various issues affect each other and the outcome of projects.
• Improves upon existing approaches by seeking opportunities to creatively transform current industry practices into fresh alternative solutions.
• Anticipates client needs before they arise and presents solutions to management that encompass issues at hand.
• Understands expectations that were set with client and recognize when issues/event may affect delivery.
• Adheres to project standards defined by PMO.
• Accurately employs Elderplan methodology and documentation tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in use of all standard desk top applications (Microsoft Suite of Tools – Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Project and MS Visio).

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage two to three (2-3) small to moderately complex projects within the PMO.
• Understand the business/technical functions and assigned projects within the project portfolio managed by the PMO.
• Provide knowledge and expertise to develop project plans.
• Manage risks and issues within and across projects.
• Work alongside and coordinate with other PMO staff members and vendor personnel.
• Provide staff support to the AVP PMO.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement for all full and part-time staff
• Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
• Affordable and comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and family members
• Two retirement plans! 403(b) AND Employer Paid Pension
• Flexible spending

What This Job Offers

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