Senior Project Manager (Remote based in US but preference would be local to Dallas, TX)

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the management of medium to large concurrent initiatives, which support the strategic goals of the organization. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for successfully managing projects with interdisciplinary teams to meet project milestones and achieve performance expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Others may be assigned.

• Management of multiple complex project concurrently. This includes developing business case, management, and follow-up of deliverables as well as open items.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills both written and oral to team members and management.
• Work with business partners to influence direction and actively align project goals with Conifer strategic objectives. 
• Manage to identified KPI’s and success indicators for the project

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (Specify Revenue/Budget/Expense):   

• Track project financials throughout the life of all projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledgeable in the creation of Project Plans, Charters, WBS, Project Schedules, RAID Registers, Business Requirements, Technical Requirements and Stakeholder Communications.
• Ability to leads and direct higher-priority projects which includes managing the time, scope, and resources necessary to complete the project for up to 8 initiatives concurrently.
• Highly organized, and the ability to multi-task competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present effectively to Senior Leaders
• Prepares for emerging business needs; uses project objectives and/or financial targets to guide actions and drive results. 
• Is able to plan and execute testing processes, develop test scripts, and conversion to live process; can create testing results documentation practices and processes; can create new testing processes, procedures, and strategies; is able to verify test results as meeting user requirements to achieve customer sign-off.
• Provide leadership, guidance, influence and mentoring for project teams 
• Ability to identify and communicate project management tools and techniques for continuous improvement of the PMO
• Comprehension of industry acumen and an enterprise perspective

Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment.  This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience preferred to perform the job.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Project Management, IT, Healthcare, Business Administration or other related field
• Minimum of 5 years project management experience completing large and complex projects in a fast paced leading heavily matrixed organizations including SME’s, Technical Resources, and BA’s
• Qualitative/quantitative analytical skills
• Additional certifications such as PMP or Revenue Cycle Certifications a plus
• Healthcare and/or revenue cycle experience in a provider, servicer or a large physician-practice experience a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft excel, word, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint and project

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

• Six sigma certification, a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands 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 work in sitting position, use computer and answer telephone
• Ability to travel
• Includes ability to walk through hospital-based departments across broad campus settings, including Emergency Department environments

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with d