Project Manager I
Company: Point32Health
Location: Barrington
Posted on: September 9, 2023
Job Description:
Under the direction of management, Project Manager I is
responsible for assisting with the administration of Finance
Operations programs and projects with high visibility to external
customers, vendor relationships and cross-departmental interfaces.
The Project Manager I will provide project coordination and support
to the Finance Operations department. Project Manager I will work
closely with Finance Operations Program Managers and Team Leads and
collaboratively with the appropriate Tufts Health Plan departments,
and at times, outside vendors, to develop and implement project
plans, perform thorough timeline and impact analysis, and monitor
and measure for project success. The Project Manager I will promote
and apply standard project/program management methodology and
employ departmental tools and templates in accordance with existing
standards. The Project Manager I should apply Tufts Health Plan
policies in a consistent manner to ensure accurate cross functional
processing. By using knowledge of the company, the Project Manager
I is able to direct departmental team members on projects, and is
able to influence project owners, sponsors and stakeholder
committees. Key Responsibilities/Duties - what you will be
doingPROJECT MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages small to medium departmental projects, assessments and
short-term initiatives, and supports components of larger cross
functional and/or corporate projects
- Lead sessions/work groups as appropriate
- Participate in cross-functional team meetings on projects of
significant complexity including business requirement sessions and
PMO meetings
- As required, participate in coordination of planning and
execution for projects including documentation of issues and
defects
- Effectively document project issues and risks as
appropriate
- Interact effectively with business subject matter experts to
move project work forward
- Create and manage project documentation to ensure successful
outcomes
- Schedule meetings and project review sessions
- Prepare and/or present project timelines, workflows, and
updates to internal and/or external clientsOTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of
departmental projects and ongoing corporate initiatives as
assigned.
- Perform analysis and data validation in support of the project
and effectively interpret and communicate results.
- Represent Finance Operations as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
in cross-functional meetings and projects. Proactively manage tasks
with cross functional interfaces. This includes working with
multiple areas within the organization and with vendors as needed
to ensure timely processes and workflows.
- Assist with the timely and accurate implementation of new
regulatory programs and supporting ongoing regulatory programs for
the Finance Operations department. Will require gathering and
synthesizing data to submit to IT and vendors related to ongoing
program maintenance, problem solving issues or implementing process
improvements.
- Support the ongoing maintenance of processes and applications
for Finance Operations by submitting and monitoring information
technology (IT) service requests, representing the department at IT
global prioritization (GP) meetings, ensuring staff has appropriate
systems access & working with IT and vendors to resolve system,
data feed, and reporting issues in order to meet deadlines.
- Perform other responsibilities as required, including
responding to internal and external audit requests, providing
cross-training to team members, working with management to ensure
there are effective ongoing operational and regulatory business
processes, and identifying and implementing process improvements.
Qualifications - what you need to perform the jobKnowledge
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required, with a concentration in accounting
or finance preferred.
- Minimum three years of experience in accounting, finance and/or
operations, preferably in the healthcare insurance industry
preferred, which includes at least one year participating in
cross-functional projects as a subject matter expert and project
contributor.
- Requires a basic knowledge of project management concepts and
the ability to apply these concepts to project deliverables.
Project management certification is a plus.Skill Requirements:
- Project Manager I is expected to be self-motivated &
detail-oriented with the ability to operate in a fast-paced
environment and have the flexibility to adapt to changing processes
and timelines.
- Requires the ability to perform in dynamic situations, manage
multiple, complex responsibilities, and be effective working
autonomously to meet multiple deadlines.
- Requires the ability to prioritize and manage deliverables and
to effectively communicate across workgroups.
- Requires strong process management, project management,
critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
- Project Manager I should possess a basic level of competency
with applying project management techniques, tools and methods for
documentation including gathering business/technical requirements,
communication planning, meeting minutes and scheduling.
- Requires the ability to analyze and resolve operational issues
and the ability to exercise timely & sound judgement in order to
escalate issues to appropriate team members or management for
resolution.
- Requires high proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
and Word. Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g.
Smartsheet, JIRA, and Kanban) and/or analytical query/report
writing tools (e.g. Cognos) is a plus.Interpersonal skills:
- Requires a high level of organizational skills as well as
strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Requires ability to partner and communicate with all
departments and organization levels across Tufts Health Plan as
well as external customers, vendors, auditors, and government
agencies.
- The Project Manager I is expected to successfully manage the
environment which includes flexibility, relationship building,
professional accountability and the ability to communicate at all
levels required to support the various reporting relationships in a
professional manner.
- Requires strong team collaboration and relationship building
skills.
- Principal duties and responsibilities occur simultaneously,
therefore, the employee must be able to appropriately handle each
essential function, prioritize them and seek assistance when
necessary.
- These functions need to be performed on a consistent and
regular basis, using good judgment. Ability to learn and apply
company policies consistently, seeking out guidance when necessary,
is required Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion,
Accessibility (DEIA) and Health Equity Point32Health is committed
to making diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything we
do-from product design to the workforce driving that innovation.
Our DEI strategy is deeply connected to our core values and will
evolve as the changing nature of work shifts. Programming, events,
and an inclusion infrastructure play a role in how we spread
cultural awareness, train people leaders on engaging with their
teams and provide parameters on how to recruit and retain talented
and dynamic talent. We welcome all applicants and qualified
individuals, who will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics,
disability, age, or veteran status.Who We ArePoint32Health is a
leading health and wellbeing organization, delivering an
ever-better personalized health care experience to everyone in our
communities. At Point32Health, we are building on the quality,
nonprofit heritage of our founding organizations, Tufts Health Plan
and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, where we leverage our experience
and expertise to help people find their version of healthier living
through a broad range of health plans and tools that make
navigating health and wellbeing easier.We enjoy the important work
we do every day in service to our members, partners, colleagues and
communities. This job has been posted by Ignyte AI on behalf of
Point32Health. Ignyte AI is committed to the fundamental principle
of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and
current employee. It is the policy of Ignyte AI not to discriminate
based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age,
religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state
or local law. Req ID: R7076
Keywords: Point32Health, East Providence , Project Manager I, Executive , Barrington, Rhode Island
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