IT Project Management Specialist

Skills required:

• Good Project management experience
• Hands-on currently and ability to manage multiple projects as sole PM
• Self-starter self-motivated who have done complex projects
• Experience working in Waterfall methodology
• BI/DW Project Management
• Working with various functional teams
• Knowledge of data analysis with strong Excel skills
• Good documentation skill
• Excellent oral and written communication including presentation skills
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Good interpersonal skills

These prescreening questions must be answered on the resume:

1. Describe your expectations for your ideal work environment with your project management style.
2. How many small enhancement projects have you directly managed simultaneously What was your approach to successfully handle and ensure we meet deadlines/commitments
3. Describe your experience working with project managing BI/Datawarehouse or similar projects.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To develop and manage project assignments through completion; to communicate results; to make recommendations to management; and to ensure process compliance/oversight.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies required resources; researches project data procedures and history for a thorough understanding of project direction.
• Generates and analyzes statistical data reports.
• Develops prepares and manages project plans through completion.
• Communicates activity progress to involved parties.
• Resolves issues that arise involving stakeholders when appropriate.
• Transitions program to management personnel.
• Participates in oral presentations.
• Develops and provides training as needed.
• Ensures required release materials are completed.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organizations quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.
• Interviews hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.
• Provides support guidance leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Licensing:

• Bachelors degree with major in Business Administration Statistics or Quantitative Analysis from an accredited college or university preferred. Computer Sciences courses preferred.

Experience:

• Six (6) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required two (2) years of general business experience with emphasis on data analysis or planning.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of related field procedures or insurance-related procedures and/or managed care systems and operations
• Good knowledge of project management
• Knowledge of data analysis with strong Excel skills
• Excellent oral and written communication including presentation skills
• PC literate including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

When applicable and appropriate consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment troubleshooting problem solving analysis and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing vision and talking

NOTE:

Credit security clearance confirmed via a background credit check is required for this position.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions duties or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.