Project Manager II Client Services

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead project teams including cross-functional subject matter experts across Elixir, internal/external Client
  accounts and operations.
• Develop project management plans and for multiple projects at any given time and be required to drive
  projects to completion remaining on scope and schedule.
• Provide subject matter expertise in areas including project scope definition, risk management, project
  methodology, resource allocation, facilitation, and other areas of expertise based on established project
  management techniques.
• Oversee planning, direction and coordination of strategic programs from initiation through to implementation
  Identify and communicate issues, risks, and status to propose solutions, drive decisions and manage
  stakeholder expectations.
• Lead and motivate teams and cross-functional business leaders to execute multiple projects in various
  stages of the
• Work with project leaders and senior management to define the scope, objectives and outcomes to be
  measured for completion of projects including development of a project charter for each initiative
• Identify resources required to complete project and review with senior management to establish a project life
  cycle.
• Define/Manage project scope: able to lead the change management processes to drive effective project
  execution (launch, deployment, revisions, and change control) and raise awareness when misalignment or
  misunderstanding of scope with stakeholders.
• Establish a communication plan to update senior management and other stakeholders of progress and
  ensure timely, appropriate escalations
• Develop documentation and tracking methods to ensure that all project information is secured and that
  project objectives and deadlines are met
• Monitor progress of project activities, identify risks and issues timely, collaborate with project teams to solve
  issues, and make adjustments to the project schedule if necessary to ensure successful completion
• Liaise with Business Analysts for requirements gathering and documentation of new processes
• Ensure that project deliverables are on time, within budget and meet quality standards
• Evaluate project outcomes and communicate as appropriate with project leaders and senior management
• Provide project status updates on a weekly basis
  Provide project dashboards to vice president for key, executive level meetings, providing overall information
  and status of initiatives and projects
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Administration, business or related field; proven industry or relevant experience will be acceptable in lieu of degree
• Certificate of Project Management
• Current/recent healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid and Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) experience strongly preferred.
• Strong data analysis and presentation skills
• Demonstrates an in depth understanding of key services, operational policies, processes and methodologies applicable to project management.
• Excellent written, verbal, and diagrammatic communication skills
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment, maintain confidentiality, and act in a diplomatic manner
• Ability to facilitate and lead teams with C-level participants
• An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills
• An excellent facilitator who is experienced in resolving conflicts between different parties to a dispute
• A decisive individual who possesses a strategic focus as well as an operational, implementation, and detail oriented perspective
• A strategic planner with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus
• Ability to lead a cross-functional project team and work with peers in a team effort
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• A motivated, well-organized and self-directed individual who is able to work with minimal amount of supervision
• Capability to efficiently manage/complete tasks in a fast paced environment
• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Project Professional, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint and industry related software programs
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays pursuant with industry demands
• Willingness to travel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
• LEAN Certification
• Six Sigma Certification