Project Manager 2

Our client, a Health Insurance company, is looking for a Project Manager 2 for their Rochester, NY location.


Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of the assigned Manager IT Project Delivery, The IT Project Manager I/II is responsible for managing and delivering application, operations and/or business projects for the client.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates a matrixed teams activities to manage and implement approved scope from business case through project close-out
• Plans, schedules, monitors, and reports on activities related to the project
• Determines, monitors, and reviews all project economics to include project costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, project resources, and project risks
• Monitors and controls project scope, requirements and change management needs
• Identifies the appropriate blend of talent and resources to meet project needs and requirements
• Formulates contingency plans to address schedule revisions, resource adjustments, funding allocations, and work requirements
• Applies appropriate tools to accurately estimate and plan the work of teams or project groups within agreed processes and policies. Produces work plans according to required standards
• Monitors and reports on the progress of the resolution of high impact problems according to established standards.
• Escalates issues which project team is unable to resolve through appropriate channels relating to schedules, working methods, resources, staff matters, or technical difficulties.
• Passes decisions clearly outside scope of project upward, including proposed solutions whenever appropriate
• Meets regularly with management, sponsors, and project teams to review project scope/progress and resolve project issues
• Establishes appropriate metrics for measuring key project criteria
• Maintains currency on emerging technologies and project management techniques
• Monitors and evaluates quality of performance and product from all work within scope of responsibility
• Fosters an environment of continuous improvement.
• Constantly exploring ways to increase efficiencies and productivity, reducing waste, and reducing costs
• Matrix manages cross-functional suppliers: internal IT, outsource partners, contractors, third-party consultants, etc., in delivering solutions
• Maintains knowledge of hardware, software, organizational policies, and organizational management structures and uses this knowledge to advise on and justify their current use
• Directly negotiates with and functions as a liaison between functional partners, users, and suppliers
• Acts professionally at all times
• Represents Managers and Directors of supported areas in all meetings pertaining to related projects, including decision-making responsibilities, attendance at Corporate and regional committees, meetings and workgroups
• Coaches and counsels members of cross-functional teams to accomplish project objectives, meet established schedules and budget, or resolve technical/operational issues
• Serves as a Change Leader, developing and implementing strategies that will benefit the Heath Plan
• Mentors new Project Managers on client methodology, processes, organizational structure, etc
• Assists with coordination of the workload of several Level I and Contract PMs on larger projects requiring multiple PMs and teams
• Works with various groups across the organization to define the scope of a particular project and how that contributes to larger strategic goals and initiatives of a department and/or the corporation
• Develops, proposes, and negotiates project proposals, quotations, and add-ons to leadership and the customer. May be responsible for preparing incoming management for transition from implementation to operating stage
• Contributes suggestions and works independently to implement changes to project management methodology and processes; gains consensus amongst various groups to accept the changes

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or relevant field (or four additional years related work experience in lieu of bachelors)
• Eight years related work experience
• PMP certification preferred, 3 years of Project Management experience can be substituted in lieu of certification
• Demonstrated experience in multiple project methodologies waterfall, agile, SDLC, etc
• Experience in drafting both internal and external communications to convey project findings and status
• Demonstrated experience managing teams executing under multi-phased and multi-deployment project schedules
• Demonstrated experience communicating with senior management in various formats, informal discussions, written reports, scheduled meetings and executive level presentations
• Knowledge and experience working in information technology, healthcare, health insurance and/or similar industry
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated skills in developing and achieving project scope, costs, and planning
• Demonstrated skills in forming and fostering high performance, cross-functional teams
• Writes and speaks fluently on all aspects of work. Communicates effectively with users/customers, and colleagues 2-3 levels up/down and across a range of disciplines, and all levels of management.
• Experience drafting concise and informative communication pieces at the Departmental and/or Organizational level
• Experience with Quality principles and tools.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Very strong analytical and business process development skills
• Demonstrated competence in project leadership tasks
• Ability to maintain poise and composure under pressure and in difficult situations

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities