We're looking for a Project Manager in Westlake, OH, to join our team. In this role, you'll be accountable for assigned projects from start to finish, guiding the team using project management standards to meet project goals. You will be responsible for creating and executing project plans, managing the day-to-day tasks, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. We are seeking a self-starter with a high sense of accountability and a commitment to continuous improvement. If you have at least two years of project management experience, including working with complex projects and clients, or a relevant certification, you'll be a great fit.
location: Westlake, Ohio
job type: Permanent
salary: $60,000 - 85,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities
- Accountable for assigned projects and initiatives including developing project plans appropriate for each project.
- Guide project team using project management standards and methodologies to meet project goals.
- Responsible for delivery and quality of project artifacts and documentation.
- Oversee resource and cost estimates; implements projects as per the deadlines and well within budget.
- Create and execute project plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements throughout the project.
- Effectively communicate across the organization and clients including executive level stakeholders, technical and non-technical resources.
- Must have high level of professional poise and comfort with leading discussions with decision makers, end-users and IT professionals.
- Oversee the day-to-day project tasks, ensuring the teams' progress against established objectives, timelines, deliverables and quality standards.
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
- Anticipates and eliminates barriers/risks to project success.
- Responsible for creating, utilizing and reviewing documents/deliverables necessary for providing exceptional service and ensuring communication of the project plan to the necessary stakeholders.
- Set and continually manage project expectations with team members, vendors and other project stakeholders.
- Facilitate status meetings and communication with project team and stakeholders to ensure project is moving forward in a manner consistent with the project plan. Coordinates resolution of issues and concerns.
- Develop and deliver progress reports, requirements documentation, communication and presentations
- Must have demonstrated ability to ask questions of the business, formulate action plans, and execute and deliver successful projects independently and of high quality.
- Identify and implement opportunities for improvements and escalate issues for resolution as needed.
- Develop a deep understanding of the various business products, processes, applications and technology platforms and effectively communicate the same.
- Champion the implementation of Scrum/Agile processes and methodologies.
qualifications:
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years' experience working as a project manager with a focus on managing complex projects, including extensive, real-world client experience. May substitute with active CAPM certification or relevant project management educational experience.
- Previous experience in the Healthcare, Property & Casualty, and/or Pharmacy Benefit Management insurance industry with a thorough understanding of claim and payment processing.
- High sense of accountability, owning one's work and taking pride in it; commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
- Experience with processes of strategic planning and management, customer training and education, process improvement, change & scope management, conflict resolution, resource planning and utilization.
- Expertise in managing client issues and relationships; proven experience in building and growing relationships with clients.
- Polished verbal and written communication skills; high attention to detail; excellent organization with outstanding documentation and follow-up discipline.
- Exceptional critical thinking skills with a solution focused perspective. This position requires demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills at all levels of business, including interacting with staff and external business parties at senior levels.
- Proven experience in successfully leading project teams with multifaceted, competing priorities and deadlines.
- Must be well organized and detail oriented with demonstrated effective time-management. The ability to effectively manage a dynamic daily schedule and workload flexibility is required.
- The ideal candidate will have a self-starter attitude, ability to work with ambiguity, ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to take initiative in problem solving.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Project, Visio, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS) or another related field preferred. May substitute with relevant experience.
- Ability to travel on an as-needed basis.
skills:
- Healthcare, Insurance, Pharmacy Benefit Management, Property & Casualty
- CAPM or PMP
- Complex projects
- Microsoft suite
- IT Projects
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
