Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience required., Minimum of seven years of work experience, including five years in project management, is required., Project Management Certification (PMI, PMP or equivalent) is required., Familiarity with the healthcare payer industry, especially Medicaid and Medicare, is preferred..

Key responsabilities:

Establish a trusted advisor relationship with strategic pillar leadership to ensure project delivery.

Assist in planning processes, create Project Charters, and collaborate with IT leadership.

Support the implementation of risk mitigation strategies and manage project scope and changes.

Coach and mentor project managers and business analysts, ensuring adherence to best practices.

Job description

Job Summary:

The Manager, Portfolio Management established a trusted advisor relationship with assigned strategic pillar leadership to ensure the delivery of assigned project/programs.

Essential Functions:

Assist the planning process to create the Project Charters and business cases, including collaborating with IT leadership, and creating an integrated key project milestones
Integrate continuous improvement and innovation into all projects and programs for the assigned strategic pillar
Partner with EPMO Governance, Enterprise Delivery, Legal (Compliance/Regulatory) and IT teams to ensure compliance, on time delivery and operational readiness of projects/programs for the assigned strategic pillar
Become a subject matter expert in the assigned strategic pillar
Support the gathering and prioritization of business and technical requirements for assigned projects
Periodically conduct a review assessing projects, team members, support tools, and artifacts for open collaboration, quality, and adherence to company best practices—coach Enterprise Delivery based on the assessment findings
Support the implementation of risk mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and stakeholder communication
Assist with the rapid resolution or escalation of issues, blockers, and hindrances using company best practices
Assure the management and control of scope and change
Responsible for the continuous improvement of project management and service delivery best practices, processes, and tools
Responsible for resource estimation and optimization, hiring, training, coaching, career and succession planning, completing performance appraisals and disciplinary actions, driving motivation, collaboration, and performance for all direct reports
Perform other job related duties as requested

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Computer Science or related field or equivalent years of relevant experience is required
Minimum of seven (7) years of work experience, to include at least five (5) years of project management experience, is required
Management experience is preferred
Familiarity of the healthcare payer industry and knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare is preferred
Computer Science background or work experience in application development preferred

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

Extensive knowledge of project management processes, techniques and tools, development lifecycle
Strong planning, negotiating and influencing skillset
Flexibility in leading innovation and organizational change
Exceptional collaboration and relationship building skills
Excellent critical listening and systematic thinking skills
Excellent decision making/problem solving skills
Proven ability to effectively interact at all organizational levels
Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor project managers and business analysts—able to defuse tension and resolve conflict among and between teams and members
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating
Demonstrated excellence in analysis and collaboration skills
Hands on proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Project, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Business acumen and politically astute—ability to act with diplomacy and sensitivity to cultural diversity
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Solid leadership experience and skills
Energetic, enthusiastic self-starter, time management skills
Customer service oriented

Licensure and Certification:

Project Management Certification required – PMI, PMP or equivalent

Working Conditions:

General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Compensation Range:

$92,300.00 - $161,600.00

CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type (hourly/salary):

Salary

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