Sr Project Manager at Independence Blue Cross LLC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

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  Specific Duties
  
  
  • Assemble project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resources needs, and performing quality review; and escalating functional, quality timeline issues appropriately.
  
  
  • Track key projects milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of all stakeholders.
  
  
  • Coordinate communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, budget, risk and resources of the work effort being managed.
  
  
  • Assist Management in order to lead and direct high-priority projects, which often require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration.
  
  
  • Assemble project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of a project.
  
  
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables. 
  
  
  • Develop and proactively manage detailed issues and risk management plans, reflects contingencies and relate required efforts in schedules.
  
  
  
  

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  Knowledge Summary
  
  
  • Project Management certification (PMP) or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is required.
  
  
  • Experience with projects in multiple technologies and functions. 
  
  
  • Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques.
  
  
  • Expert written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
  
  


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  Education & Experience
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, other related fields, or equivalent work experience
  
  
  • 7 or more years of related work experience with at least 5 years managing projects.