Project Manager

Access Health CT•Hartford, CT

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

Summary: The Project Manager is a part of Access Health CT’s Enterprise Project Management Office (AHCT EPMO). S/he is responsible for management of projects with a moderate to high risk impact on external business partners and/or AHCT customers, exclusive of technology-based projects. The Project Manager leads the evaluation of projects 5 perspectives: business (functional, data and security), technology, financial, delivery, and political within the State of Connecticut and federal environment. The Project Manager develops comprehensive project plans including timeline, budget, success markers, tracking and task owners. S/he is responsible for oversight of delivery performed by internal teams, business partners, and vendors while ensuring the project aligns with AHCT’s vision. This position reports to the EPMO Associate Director and has no direct reports. AHCT utilizes a hybrid schedule. This position is in-office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays without exception.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field, which may include Computer Science, Business, or Engineering or equivalent experience is required
4 – 7 years of related experience in managing projects is required
Strong team player; ability to deliver tasks through people
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Nice To Haves

PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications is highly desirable
Experience in managing projects in Healthcare industry is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Ensure that all assigned projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Define the project scope and objectives, involving the input all relevant stakeholders and ensuring feasibility
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
Delegate work and assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and time constraints.
Proactively set the direction of the projects and manage them using PMI framework
Manage projects using Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies
Responsible for resource utilization within and across work teams
Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
Assist others to identify solutions to issues that negatively impact project plan
Identify gaps and recommend enhancements related to new and/or existing initiatives, services, and workflows based on the end to end view
Responsible for developing alternatives to resolve issues and communicate effectively with all levels of management
Identifies key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors
Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
Accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives
Conducts cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project
Conducts risk assessments, report identified risks to the management team; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate)
Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
Communicates and collaborates with sales and marketing teams to provide training and information required to promote and sell new projects, programs, and systems.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices
Provides clerical support to projects, especially system releases, by uploading and managing project documents and obtaining timely stakeholder sign-off
Other duties as required