Project Manager III

Project Manager III

Job ID 2013-22557 # Positions 1
Location US-VA-Virginia Beach
Search Category Health Care Operations
Type Regular Full-Time (30+ hours) Posted Date 4/12/2013
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More information about this job:
Summary:

In accordance with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and PMI standards, independently directs the highest priority projects or one larger high priority project which requires considerable resources and high levels of functional integration. Responsible for all aspect of the project over the entire life. Responsible for system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each project team member or functional area, to effectively manage the activities of the team. Responsible for assembling project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project. Takes projects from original concept through final implementation. Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users, distributors, and vendors. Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.

Additional Skills Needed:

3-5 years IT Project Management Experience

Familiarity with Agile project management methodology

Comprehensive understanding of software development life cycles

Responsibilities:

1. Directs changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques in order to keep the project plan accurate, updated, reflective of authorized project changes as defined in the change management plan, and facilitate customer acceptance.

2. Directs and executes the tasks as defined in the project plan in order to achieve the project goals.

3. Works with business leaders to ensure resource availability, workload and performance as well as to drive project vision through effective risk management and manage changes through a defined change management system.

4. Mentors junior project managers, coordinators and business analysts.

5. Communicates to ensure a common understanding by setting expectations in accordance with the Project Plan, in order to align the stakeholders and team members.

6. Analyzes and records detailed customer requirements, constraints, and assumptions with stakeholders in order to establish the project deliverables, using requirement-gathering techniques (eg, planning sessions, brainstorming, focus groups) and the project charter.

7. Measures project performance using appropriate tools and a technique in order to monitor the progress of the project, identify and quantify any variances, performs any required corrective actions, and communicate to all stakeholders.

8. Implements the approved actions and workarounds required to mitigate project risk events in order to minimize the impact of the risks on the project.

9. Documents high-level risks, assumptions, and constraints using historical data and expert judgment in order to understand project limitations.

10. Manages team performance by building team cohesiveness, leading, mentoring, training, and motivating in order to facilitate cooperation, and ensure project efficiency.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education

Required:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent.

Years and Type of Experience Required:

Required:
- 6-10 years Project Management/Project Coordination Experience.

Preferred:
- Health care insurance industry experience.
- Business analysis and process improvement experience.
- MS Project, Outlook, PowerPoint and Visio experience.
- Familiarity with data collection and analysis techniques.
- Survey tools experience, eg Survey Monkey.

Certifications or Licensures

Required:
- PMI PMP (Project Management Professional) or ability to obtain within first six months.

Preferred:
- IIBA CCBA (Certification of Competency in Business Analysis) or Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

Language Skills

Required:
- English

Technical Competencies

Project Management - Advanced
- Ability to independently lead large, complex projects in accordance with Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and Project Management Institute (PMI) standards. Solid understanding of process improvement and project management including tools and techniques, critical path method, program evaluation and review technique, resource balancing and cost estimating. Ability to clarify and interpret the relationships between a system and its component parts.

Industry Knowledge & Familiarity - Advanced
- Deep understanding of the healthcare industry and government insurance programs, eg Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and LTC.

Computer Skills and Office Equipment - Advanced
- Ability to use software and hardware of a computer to complete certain moderately-complex to complex tasks. Able to use basic office equipment such as telephone, fax machine and copy machine. Working knowledge in a windows environment to include navigation skills using a mouse, keyboard and 10 key. Use of Internet, familiarity with SharePoint sites. Ability to review and draft correspondence in email system and word processing systems.
- Ability to use project management and related software, eg MS Project, VISIO, SharePoint. Ability to use software for data analysis, reporting and sharing of information to solve problems. Ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets (ie, data entry and format cells).

Behavorial Competencies

Strategic Leadership

Be Strategic
- Demonstrates understanding of the organization's mission and strategies.
- Works to clarify and understand the broader purpose and mission of own work.
- Integrates and balances big-picture concerns with day-to-day activities.
- Generates innovative ideas and solutions to problems.
- Identifies opportunities to increase efficiency, simplicity, and revenue.

Make Sound Decisions
- Approaches problems with curiosity and open-mindedness.
- Collects sufficient information to understand problems and issues.
- Analyzes problems and issues from different points of view.
- Applies accurate logic and common sense in making decisions.

People Leadership

Develop/Support Organizational Talent
- Relates to people in an open, friendly, and accepting manner.
- Treats others with respect.
- Listens carefully and attentively to others' opinions and ideas.
- Maintains positive relationships even under difficult or heated circumstances.
- Works cooperatively with people from different cultural backgrounds.

Ensure Collaboration
- Encourages people to draw on each other's strengths and experience to work together effectively, within and across teams.
- Appropriately involves others in decisions and plans that affect them.
- Provides honest, helpful feedback to others on their performance.
- Shares own experience and expertise with others.

Results Leadership

Show Drive and Initiative
- Demonstrates a "can-do" spirit, a sense of optimism, ownership, and commitment.
- Maintains a consistent, high level of productivity.
- Takes personal responsibility to make decisions and take action.
- Does not easily give up in the face of unexpected obstacles.
- Projects a positive image and serves as a role model for others.

Accountability/Optimize Execution
- Juggles many priorities and competing demands for one's time.
- Acts resourcefully to ensure that work is completed within specified time and quality parameters.
- Removes obstacles in order to move the work forward and/or get efforts back on track.
- Surfaces problems and issues before projects get derailed.

SCOPE INFORMATION

# Direct Reports: 0

Project Budget Range: $500,000 to $5 Million

Project Team Size: 10 - 20

Project Duration: 12 - 18 months

Project Timeline: Aggressive

Project Risk: High

# of System Interfaces: Multiple

#of Geographical Regions: 2 Plus

# of Functional Disciplines/Stakeholders: Multiple

# of Sub-Projects: Multiple

Level of Innovation/Means to Achieve Goals: Primarily Existing/Minor Modifications

Project Scope Definition: Moderately Defined

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to operate general office equipment including but not limited to: computer, phones and related media and information devices.
- Ability to communicate both in person and/or by telephone.
- Must be able to travel as needed and adhere to Amerigroup travel policies and procedures.