Project Managers

Description

Responsible for managing crossfunctional teams to deliver defined project outputs on time, within budget, and with quality results. Project Managers plan, organize, monitor, and oversee one or more projects to meet defined requirements or business specifications. They work closely with others in project management to guide efforts toward achieving intended business results. Project Managers have primary responsibility for defining, planning, tracking and managing the enterprise project, for identifying key resources and providing the direction they require in order to meet project objectives. They also ensure appropriate management, customer and supplier involvement throughout the life of the project. Selecting the right person for the role of project manager is crucial to project success. Knowledge Prefer knowledge of health insurance industry. A technical background sufficient to understand the technologies and technical issues involved with the project and industry, to be able to anticipate and identify technical obstacles, and to make accurate technology decisions. Extensive knowledge of project management methodology. Skills and Abilities Competency in project management processes, including planning tasks and allocating resources, risk management, issues management, time management, financial management, HR management, working in teams, quality management, monitoring and reporting, documentation and record keeping. Ability to plan and facilitate meetings. Strategic, conceptual analytical thinking and decision making skills. Adaptability and flexibility including ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change. Good conflict resolution and negotiation skills within a context of political sensitivity and conflicting interests. Good analytical skills and the ability to present findings in a clear, concise manner. Ability to advise on complex matters to nonspecialists; ability to communicate effectively with senior management. Good oral and written communication skills. A clear vision of what determines a successful project for the customer and for the company. Personal integrity and courage to escalate issues about the project to management when necessary and to advocate for responsible solutions to project problems. Exceptional interpersonal skills; the ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience; competence in clear, concise and tactful communication with senior management, clients, peers, and staff. Ability to build teams and generate a spirit of cooperation while coordinating diverse activities and groups; people management and negotiating skills within a team environment. Ability to negotiate consensus amongst diverse groups and impact the activities of others not in own reporting structure. Budget management skills; ability to analyze and review financing plans and related budgetary information to determine the impact on a project is required.Strong PC skills and expertise in MSOffice suite. Prefer MSProject and Visio. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management