IT Project Management Specialist

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:

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: