IT Project Management Specialist Sr

IT Project Management Specialist Sr

Location: Memphis, TN REMOTE Duration: 5-6 Months

This position is Contract to Hire and PREFERS Memphis, TN or Irving, TX Open to remote if needed Will be hybrid position if candidate lives near/in Memphis or Irving Hybrid= 1 day a week in the office

PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED ON RESUME: Describe your expectations for your ideal work environment with your project management style. How many small enhancement projects have you directly managed simultaneously? What was your approach to successfully handle and ensure we meet deadlines/commitments? Describe your experience working with project managing BI/Datawarehouse or similar projects.

MANAGER'S NOTES: Good Project management experience Hands-on currently and ability to manage multiple projects as sole PM Self-starter, self-motivated who have done complex projects, Experience working in Waterfall methodology Project Management and Coordination in BI/DW Development and Infrastructure upgrades Working with various functional teams Knowledge of data analysis with strong Excel skills Good documentation skill Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills Analytical and interpretive skills Good interpersonal skills

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To manage, support and service project assignments through completion; to administer procedures and processes that measure and manage customer satisfaction; to identify, analyze and report trends; and to provide interpretation of report information and make recommendations for improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies required resources; researches project data, procedures and history for a thorough understanding of project direction.
• Prepares and manages project plans through completion.
• Provides data analysis, including identifying and recognizing trends across multiple offices for national client operations.
• Monitors and assesses data for accuracy and integrity.
• Communicates activity progress to involved parties.
• Assists Program Managers to resolve issues that arise.
• Delivers oral and written presentations of project results.
• Provides training to colleagues as needed.
• Helps to transition programs as needed.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations. Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions. Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. Major in Business Administration, Statistics, or Quantitative Analysis and courses in Computer Sciences preferred.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of related field procedures or insurance-related procedures and/or managed care systems and operations Good knowledge of project management Knowledge of data analysis with strong Excel skills Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills PC literate, including Microsoft Office products Analytical and interpretive skills Good organizational skills Good interpersonal skills Good negotiation skills Ability to work in a team environment Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies