Senior Project Manager (REMOTE) at Magellan Health Services inc in Maryland Heights, Missouri

Job Description:

Responsible for the management of a variety of projects for corporate and/or strategic business unit (SBU). Provides support through the planning and execution of these projects. Support may include establishing deadlines, assigning resources/responsibilities and monitoring and summarizing progress of projects. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Essential Functions:

-Meets with business process owners and key stakeholders to identify the project's goals, objectives, critical success factors, and success measures.

-Develops a detailed project charter to serve as a critical communication tool for key stakeholder buy in and set expectations.

-Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.

-Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.

-Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope, including meeting facilitation and documentation.

-Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to project team members.

-Effectively applies Magellan's methodology and enforces project standards using Microsoft Project or other approved toolkit templates.

-Prepares for project reviews and quality assurance procedures.

-Minimizes our exposure and risk on project, appropriately raising awareness on at-risk items.

-Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

-Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news that may impact project scope.

-Provides status reporting to stakeholders on a regular basis. Apprises management of issues requiring resolution in order to maintain progress on a timely basis.

-Prepares reports and/or dashboards for enterprise project activity.

-Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.

-Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.

-Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

-Conducts lessons learned to continually improve processes.

-Contributes to, implements, and maintains best practices and project management policies and guidelines.

-Prepares Business Case and Return on Investment (ROI) to show impact to the business.

-Assists in the development of resource management and project financial materials.

Other Job Requirements

Responsibilities

• 5+ years project management or job related experience in a medium to large-scale corporation.


• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Product Suite, specifically Excel, Access and Visio.


• Knowledge of project management practices and methodologies.


• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies.


• Ability to develop and maintain multiple project plans.


• Financial Management knowledge; understands basic financial model and budgeting.


• Facilitation and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.


• Basic knowledge of health care management.


• Proven ability to plan, organize, schedule, direct, control, and monitor project activities.

General Job Information

Title
Senior Project Manager (REMOTE)

Grade
26

Work Experience
Project/Program Management

Education
Bachelors: Business Administration (Required)

License and Certifications - Required

License and Certifications - Preferred
LSSGB - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - Enterprise, PMP - Project Management Professional - Enterprise

Magellan Health Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Every employee must understand, comply and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position.