Project Manager
Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX)About the role
The Project Manager will plan, direct, and coordinate project activities to ensure project and team objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Coordinates cross-functional projects and assumes a leadership role in shaping priorities, setting and tracking schedules, driving issue resolution, and ensuring quality. Requires strong Project Management skills, a strong technical knowledge in software implementation, and proven experience managing key customer relationships and project details. At GHX we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of experiences, perspectives, and skills.
Principal duties and responsibilities:
- Leads implementation projects in the following areas:
- Serves as the primary point of contact with key customers for implementation of GHX core products, leading coordination calls and aligning GHX activities with customer activities.
- Leads and facilitates customer/project “kick off “session to review assumptions and customer expectations, gather requirements, educate customer on products and services, etc.
- Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones and required tasks, providing early visibility to schedules/milestones that are at risk.
- Manages and updates project plans and schedules for assigned projects and supports scrum teams in doing the same across the project portfolio.
- Directs and coordinates activities for project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule.
- Assists team members in completing customer defined deliverables and in producing key project artifacts to document the implementation.
- Maintains product knowledge to increase efficiency in delivery of products and may even gain expertise to train customers on implemented solutions.
- Assists the scrum teams with project best practices, techniques, and tools for project planning/prioritization, execution, project management, ongoing milestone/deliverable tracking, communication, and key performance metrics.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of experience participating on or leading project teams.
- Experience with software development, implementation or integration projects either in a leadership role or as a major team contributor. Must have a basic understanding of the software implementation life cycle.
- Knowledge of project management methods and processes and demonstrated success in delivering project scope on time and within budget.
- Proven experience managing key customer relationships and projects.
- Excellent facilitation, analytical and organizational skills.
- Superior ability to multi-task, self-motivated and passionate about learning new technology.
- Significant experience with MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to analyze and diagnose project performance problems and recommend effective corrective actions.
- Ability to travel up to 25% annually.
- We are looking for someone who is proficient in the role requirements, but who also brings a unique perspective of thought to our team. GHX encourages all eligible candidates to apply and is dedicated to providing equal opportunities for qualified applicants.
Preferred Skills:
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Certification or equivalent preferred.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, preferably in the technology or healthcare arena.
- Healthcare technology implementation experience a plus.
- Agile or scrum experience is a plus.
Estimated salary range: $78,000 - $104,000
The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the GHX’s salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. The base salary is one component of GHX’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include: health, vision, and dental insurance, accident and life insurance, 401k matching, paid-time off, and education reimbursement, to name a few. To view more details of our benefits, visit us here: Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds. Free account required — sign up in 30sApply for this role