IT Sr Project manager Remote

Description:

7. What is the specific title of the position

Principal Proj-Prgm Mgr

8. Work location

MN013

9. Work Location Type

100% Telecommute

9a. How many days would the resource need to come into the office

10. Work hours (ex. 9am-5pm day/night shifts rotating shifts etc)

8am - 5pm HST PST MST EST but willing to meet with customer during HST working hours as needed

11. What are the top 5-10 responsibilities for this position (please be detailed as to what the candidate is expected to do or complete on a daily basis)

Defining work strategies aligning these with resources and desired client outcomes and overseeing planning and execution of the large scale implementation.
Anticipating issues and acting proactively to address potential issues.
Gathering and updating deliverables project materials project documentation business flows and lessons learned documents
Speaking about details of the project to both the business and technical teams including clients
Managing cross-functional interdependencies.
Improving processes to optimize performance and value over time.
Providing proactive risk management and issue/problem resolution as required.
Ensuring technology solutions are managed to support business strategies often working with senior management.
Directing the integration of technical aspects of all related projects/programs.
Conducting analyses needs assessments and cost/benefit assessments.
Monitoring financials to ensure budget compliance.
Representing project status to client and Optum leadership.
Addressing project challenges with key client personnel and within Optum.

12. What skills/attributes are required (please be detailed as to number of years of experience for each skill)

5 years of IT Project Management experience
2 years of client facing experience
2 years of working hands-on with all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle
2 years of experience in project management for a State Medicaid Agency or a large healthcare management organization
Up to 10% travel requirement
Ability and willingness to work on Hawaii Standard Time (HST)
Proficiency with MS Office (Including Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint Project Visio)
2 years of experience in project management for an EDW project with data migration
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

13. What skills/attributes are preferred (what will set a candidate apart)

Experience facilitating Joint Application Design (JAD) session
2 years experience with project in the M&O phase of the project lifecycle.

14. Does this position require a professional license or certification

Yes

14a. Please list all necessary professional license or certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

15. Can you please provide a summary of the project/initiative which describes whats being done

HI HAP/EDW Project go live is 12/31/2025. Project will require strong project manager to transition from DDI to M&O and continue to support emerging changes etc.

16. What does the ideal candidate background look like (ex: healthcare specific background etc.) We want to be as specific as possible with our firms so they can find the type of candidate youre looking for.

5 years of IT Project Management experience
2 years of client facing experience
2 years of working hands-on with all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle
2 years of experience in project management for a State Medicaid Agency or a large healthcare management organization

Up to 10% travel requirement
Ability and willingness to work on Hawaii Standard Time (HST) Proficiency with MS Office (Including Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint Project Visio)
2 years of experience in project management for an EDW project with data migration
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Experience facilitating Joint Application Design (JAD) session
2 years experience with project in the M&O phase of the project lifecycle.

17. Of the required skills listed which would you consider the top 3 Please list your expectations regarding years of experience for each requirement.

5 years of IT Project Management experience
2 years of client facing experience
2 years of working hands-on with all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle
2 years of experience in project management for a State Medicaid Agency or a large healthcare management organization
Up to 10% travel requirement
Ability and willingness to work on Hawaii Standard Time (HST)
Proficiency with MS Office (Including Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint Project Visio)
2 years of experience in project management for an EDW project with data migration
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

18. What experience will set candidates apart from one another

Client facing experience with State Medicaid agency and demonstrated ability to build collaborative client relationships resolve/manage risks and issues and plan/manage/deliver multiple maintenance/enhancement releases per year including documentation with a matrixed team of resources.

20. What does the team structure look like how many members and what is the break-down of the teams skill sets (ex: 1 PM 4 Developers etc.)

Position will report to hiring manager and take work direction from Account Manager.

21. What does the interview process look like

a. How many rounds

3

b. Video vs. phone

Video

c. How technical will the interviews be

Interview will assess overall project management skills EDW domain expertise etc.

Required Skills :

Basic Qualification :

Additional Skills :

Background Check : No

Drug Screen : No