Project Manager

42278-PROJECT MANAGER

PLEASANTON, CA 94588

POSITION TYPE: W2

CONTACT DURATION: 6MONTHS + (STRONG POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION)

EDUCATION: BACHELOR'S OR EQUIVALENT

Purpose of the Position: Manage the Benefits Configuration for California They will be overseeing group of analysts, scope, configuration and cost for the California Project. This is a non IT position. Looking for healthcare background preferred not required.Managing implementation activities for the EPIC TapestryAP system 

Experience Requirements: 3-5 years Running other large projects across multiple regions in Healthcare. 

Top 3 Skills: 
1) Stakeholder Communication both verbal and written 
2) Need Advanced Microsoft Project Skills 
3) Need Estimating & Reporting 

Top 3 personality characteristics: Assertive, confident, great communicator 
Educational Requirements: BS/BA, PMP preferred not required 
Business Configuration Project Manager 

Job Description: 
The business configuration project manager leads medium to large business configuration, cross-regional projects as part of the Claims Connect program. The role of the project manager is to plan, execute, and deliver projects according to the defined schedule. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. 

Essential Functions: 
Develops & manages project plans, including defining deliverables, key milestones & critical path 
Facilitates planning with business configuration stakeholders 
Develops project outcome success measures 
Identifies needed resources for projects, defines and assigns project roles 
Identifies and works to mitigate project issues, dependencies, constraints, and risks 
Balances project schedules, scope and budget - renegotiates with program and stakeholders as necessary 
Formulates project methodologies and communication plans 
Facilitates improvement efforts and develops implementation recommendations 
Develops models to project impact of projects on resources 
Facilitates collaboration with diverse groups and individuals to influence strategic planning & execution 
Develops, maintains & effectively manages client relationships at all levels across the organization 
Communicates and presents project status to a variety of audiences 
Acts as primary project contact for operational managers 
Acts as primary contact for stakeholders, partners & customers regarding project estimating, delivery, user acceptance testing & release management/planning 
Influences & makes recommendations to senior management regarding complex projects
Understands and applies knowledge of change management process on projects 

Basic Qualifications 
Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience 
Minimum Five years Project Management experience 
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and project scheduling methods 
Strong and effective communication skills 
Ability to lead geographically dispersed teams 
Understand all project life cycle phases and applies knowledge in the delivery of at least one phase of the project delivery life cycle 
20% travel required