Project Manager

Job Order: J0813-1204 - Permanent Full Time
Title: Project Manager
Category: Information Technology
City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Description: Project Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting and stability of complex and cross-functional project oriented work efforts. Manages multiple projects simultaneously. Establishes and implements project management processes and methodologies for the IT community to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectations. Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers. Partners with senior management of the business community to identify and prioritize opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise. Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of Project Management methodologies and tools. Also understands human resources policies and practices and change management techniques.

ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support Senior PM with mechanical plan management (design, build, load, update daily/weekly)
Work with Project Coordinator to improve not only the current reporting process (aligned with client health check' process), but to improve longer term visibility and Gantt chart utility as a management decision making tool. Will require deep understanding of technical task assignments, working closely with SA and Devl leaders
Within 3-6 months, be prepared to begin operating indendently for client discussions, occasionally chair status calls, etc.
Be prepared to assume project leadership in 9-12 months (PM departure not defined, but the goal is to be ready to take the wheel when that happens). Essential Skills Required:
- Client interaction, communications (written, oral, presentations)
- Successful track record of PM work, in large, matrix-managed corporate environments
- Ninja-like working knowledge of both CGI PMO frameworks, and MS Project.
- Demonstrated leadership skills (prior teams, projects)

- Minimum of 7 years of project management experience (preferably in healthcare domain or Insurance)
- Proven track record of delivering solutions of high quality and sustainability
- Strong financial acumen, proven ability to connect the linkages of the project results to the financial and business benefits
- Persuasive, collaborative business acumen with ability to drive the business strategically and influence others
- Skilled in obtaining buy-in for ideas and driving implementation and culture change within a multifunctional organization
- Executive presentation skills and ability to communicate with all levels

NON-ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED;
General Healthcare domain experience (particularly, Payer/Insurance), strong group insurance claims adjudication background
Excel/Access ninja skills'EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree preferred. At CGI, we're a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 69,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us.

This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

No unsolicited agency referrals please.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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