Senior Project Manager, Information Systems

Reliance Matrix•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Senior PM who is experienced in leading small to medium size projects essential to support strategic initiatives with multiple work streams, vendors, and partners to achieve organizational goals. Ensures executing projects within triple constraints i.e. Scope/Time/Budget and well experienced in agile as well as traditional methodology. Eager to bring positive change, suggesting innovative, practical solutions to problems and managing projects across domains (technical/business). Willing take up challenges & managing projects involving new technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related IT discipline required
8+ years of relevant experience managing and delivering large scale projects with minimum 5 years in an Agile and SAFe environment
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 experience in 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
Thought leadership and influencer to help providing a technology vision to enable business strategies.
Self-starter that enjoys and thrives in connecting people and technology to solve complex problems at-scale
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

Nice To Haves

Scrum Master/PMP Certification is strongly preferred.
SAFe agile certification would be desirable
Insurance and healthcare industry knowledge is recommended

Responsibilities

Strong skills in relationship building and Project Management, Planning, Presentations at various level (team, management, executive leadership)
Manage projects with agile as well as traditional methodology
Experience of executing risk strategy (RAID Log) and strong stakeholders assessment/management (internal and external)
Facilitates the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables, and success criteria
Establishes the Project Charter, defines project tasks and resource requirements
Develops full scale project plans and develops and manages project timelines
Scope Management – Aware of techniques to manage scope for projects to successful completion
Manages project budgets with guidelines set by upper management
Develops implementation and rollout plans
Works with Information Systems and Development management to ensure proper staffing post-implementation
Strong vendor management skills involving various system vendors and SI partners
Maximize learning during and after the project’s execution seeking delivery team/stakeholder feedback and implement any corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement.
Other duties as defined by management, including RFI and RFP development and evaluation; vendor and partner management
Facilitate transparent communication within and among work streams.
Identify work stream cross dependencies, document and use them to actively manage project schedule and critical path
Track project progress against base-lined budget, schedule & CBA.
Work with program team to resolve or escalate any variations
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, particularly the ability to think creatively and innovatively.
Accountability for deliverables within agreed priorities and deadlines, as well as being able to work as part of a team and contribute to team work plans.
Assembles and coordinates project staff, both technical and non-technical
Coordinates the activities of internal and external staff to assure effective execution of project activities.
Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation, including project plans
Manages project resource allocation and tracks project deliverables
Reports project status to management on a regular basis, and escalates issues as needed to ensure successful outcomes
Provides direction and support to the project team
Assists with required quality assurance activities to ensure successful deliverables.
Monitors and reports on progress of projects to stakeholders
Works with Quality Assurance team to assure results of deliverables meet accuracy standards and facilitates User Acceptance Testing)
Assumes additional responsibilities as needed

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.
As you grow with us, your PTO may increase based on your level within the company and years of service.
Volunteer days, community partnerships, and Employee Assistance Program
Ability to connect with colleagues around the country through our Employee Resource Group program