Sr. Project Manager

Overview

To effectively lead assigned projects, utilizing appropriate project management methodologies to drive the planning, implementation, and tracking of projects through all aspects of the project lifecycle. Project Managers are responsible for the planning, procurement, and execution of a project. In addition to the Project Manager II duties, the Senior Project Manager is a leadership role that provides coaching and guidance to less experienced project managers, has a higher level of education and/or experience, is expected to work autonomously, and exercises independent judgment. This role may have assigned direct report(s). 

Responsibilities

• Manages projects with low to high complexity and greater ambiguity, involving both interdepartmental and external stakeholders. 
• Identifies and manages project deliverables, dependencies, communication, and critical path for all assigned projects.
• Develops and maintains project plans, project charters, and budget summaries
• Works with subject matter experts and department representatives to develop, streamline, and implement newly established processes.
• Responsible for successful hand-off of established processes and project deliverables to appropriate business owner(s).
• Ensures projects stay on track by effectively following-up with project stakeholders and subject matter experts on outstanding project deliverables.
• Works autonomously in managing day-to-day project execution.
• Uses independent judgement to estimate project resource needs, identify time and resource constraints, and develops/adjusts project plans accordingly.
• May supervise and provide guidance to staff as assigned.
• Develops business cases, project charters and other project documentation, and presents to stakeholders as needed.
• Effectively utilizes project management software, tools, and resources needed for project planning and execution.
• Tracks, compiles, reviews, and analyzes project data and results.
• Oversees the tracking of tasks, timelines and resources necessary to meet project objectives while keeping within cost, scope, schedule and resource requirements.
• Maintains project documentation per department specifications.
• Communicates with project team, stakeholders and leaders on status, potential risks, issues, or dependencies associated with projects in a timely manner.
• Develops and distributes communications to project stakeholders.
• Effectively utilizes online collaboration applications.
• Coordinates and facilitates both internal and external meetings.
• Develops and publishes agendas, meeting minutes, and necessary documentation.
• Plan and coordinate events, conferences, and webinars, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and at least five (5) years of relevant project management experience required. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience to include a minimum of five (5) years project management experience will be considered. Experience managing multiple complex projects with teams of 10 or more. Experience in health plan environment preferred. 

Special Skills, Licenses and Certifications

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interpret and articulate project requirements to involved stakeholders. Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills. Strong networking/relationship building skills, able to positively influence and create buy-in across groups, and maintains effective working relationships across all levels within the organization. Detail-oriented. Strong organization skills with ability to work on multiple projects at one time and efficiently complete assigned projects within established timeframes and quality standards. Solid decision-making, problem solving, critical thinking skills. Able to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines in a fast-moving environment. Adaptable to a continuous changing environment. Strong project management/operational background. Understands and utilizes project management methodologies and tools. Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Greenbelt certification preferred but not required. Proficient experience in use of various computer system software including Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, and PowerPoint. Valid California driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance compliant with Partnership’s policy are required to operate a vehicle and travel for company business. 

Performance Based Competencies

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