Senior Project Manager / Job Req 688186115

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Project Manager, under the direction of the Sr Manager, Project Management Office (PMO), is responsible for providing management and support for project development and implementation throughout Alameda Alliance's project portfolio. These projects may have business and/or technical components of healthcare operations including claims, membership, utilization and disease management, provider services, finance, compliance, human resources, contract and procurement activities, various federal, state and local regulations, and internal policy and/or procedural business process requirements. This position also assists with directing the short and long term planning, control and monitoring of project scheduling and implementation.

The Senior Project Manager is required to lead each assigned project while maintaining all project management information including timelines, resources, issues, scope, and other related project activities. This position works closely with assigned project team members in understanding the technical and business needs and processes underlying each project and resolving project development and implementation issues to ensure quality and on-time project results.

Principal responsibilities include:

• Oversee and/or execute project activities in accordance with established schedules, milestones, and processes to ensure that all projects are well scoped, well documented, and completed on time and within budget according to the project plan.
• Responsible for the development and management of project documentation from planning through final project implementation.
• Prepare and disseminate project schedules and related documentation, including a fully developed project plan, in a timely manner.
• Report significant issues in a timely manner to the Sr Manager, Project Management Office (PMO) and all project stakeholders.
• Prepare and present progress/status reports to the Sr Manager, Project Management Office (PMO) and all key project stakeholders.
• Facilitate or attend project-related meetings, maintain minutes, and record any outstanding issues.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Business and technical knowledge at the level required to understand and interact with staff, leadership, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Writing, reporting, administration, and analysis.
• Project management: Preparing project plans, task lists, timelines, resource assignments, and related budgets. Tracking projects and working with other staff to assure on time and on budget completion.
• Communicating effectively and efficiently with internal and external partners.
• Making oral presentations.
• Leading and participating in internal and external committees and meetings.
• Customer service: Building and maintaining working relationships with key personnel across all levels of the organization.
• Complying with the organization's Code of Conduct, all regulatory and contractual requirements, organizational policies, procedures, and internal controls.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant and close visual work at desk or computer.
• Constant sitting and working at desk.
• Constant data entry using keyboard and/or mouse.
• Frequent use of telephone headset.
• Frequent verbal and written communication with staff and other business associates by telephone, correspondence, or in person.
• Frequent lifting of folders and various other objects weighing between 0 and 30 lbs.
• Frequent walking and standing.

Number of Employees Supervised: 0

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION OR TRAINING EQUIVALENT TO:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Technical Certifications are desirable but not required.
• Project Management Certification is desirable but not required.
• Process methodology certification, e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, etc. is desirable but not required.

MINIMUM YEARS OF ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum seven years in project management.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS, ABILITIES, LICENSE):

• Strong interpersonal skills, mature judgment, and diplomacy required to interact effectively with a broad spectrum of people, both individually and in groups.
• Demonstrated project management experience within a Managed Care Organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Extremely well developed organizational and planning skills.
• Strong networking and negotiation skills to ensure positive working relationships with all staff, consultants, development partners, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to positively influence and create buy-in across groups.
• Independent, self-starting, self-motivated performer.
• Customer focused with strong analytical skills.
• Solid problem-solving ability.
• Technical and business process analysis and redesign experience and expertise.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary company.
• Proficient experience in use of various computer system software including Windows, Microsoft Word, MS Project, MS Visio, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

SALARY RANGE $136,119.77-$204,179.66 Annually

The Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and merit. We strive to have the best qualified person in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. M/F/Vets/Disabled.