IT Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Philadelphia, PA - Hybrid 

This will be leading a project for their Digital Platform integration. they will be coordinating with multiple technology vendors onboard technologies to support their small business division, looking for experience integrating Salesforce and Identity Access Management

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated cross-functional project manager to join the IT PMO team who is eager to bring positive change. Role involves managing one of critical workstream with multiple development teams of platform transformation program requiring coordinating with upstream, downstream and integration applications. This role is a unique opportunity to join a team and company for a multi-year platform transformation, whose work will have a direct impact on company direction, our customers, and our industry.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Position comprises managing medium to large scale strategic IT projects as part of multiyear IT transformation program aligned to organizational goals & strategy
• Role encompasses understanding the Agile processes, partnering with Product Owner, business leadership/project teams
• Requires working with vendors/clients and keeping team focused by shielding/managing distractions to help deliver quality project on-time and on budget.
• Help bringing positive change, suggesting innovative, practical solutions to problems and managing projects across domains (technical/business)
• Desires taking up challenges & managing projects involving emerging technologies and methodologies.
• Work in hybrid working environment with flexibility to work onsite/remote as necessary

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to project team9s) by managing project scheduling, RAID management, change management, and status reporting
• Project duties include requirements gathering, guiding internal customers through the project life cycle, and supporting go-live and post-implementation support.
• Create and maintain project documents in various capacities and regularly conduct internal and external project reviews to work to improve processes
• Manage/coordinate agile ceremonies with the Product Owners and concerned business partners and coach individuals in Agile processes and tools
• Help teams to clarify goals and activities to be on-track, ensure the correct use of agile process and monitor/eliminate team conflicts
• Understands a given business case, analyzes the results of any feasibility studies, and assists management with the core definition of a given project
• Works with Quality Assurance to assure results of deliverables meet accuracy standards and facilitates User Acceptance Testing
• Build relationships of trust across functions and organizations; communicate goals, timelines, and deliverables effectively across team
• Recommend improvements to established business processes while continuing to deliver high value in execution and tracking impact
• Refines and adjusts tactics to best suit organization and its project success.
• Assist peers and others in traditional and agile project management activities
• Other duties as defined by management, including RFI and RFP development and evaluation; vendor and partner management

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related IT discipline
• 8+ years of relevant experience managing and delivering large scale projects with minimum 5 years in an Agile and SAFe environment
• Must be proficient with Agile Lifecycle Management tools (e.g., Microsoft Azure DevOps and Jira) as well as with presentation tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), etc.
• Excellent knowledge of Agile and Scrum with experience in coaching, mentoring and coaching junior Agile practitioners
• Experience participating in and facilitating discussions to Client solutions, capturing and transforming business and technology requirements
• Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with demonstrated experience exercising mature judgment in delicate situations
• Demonstrated relationship management skills at the senior level with the capacity to quickly build and maintain credible relationships at varying levels of the organization
• Should have leadership experience with the ability to earn trust while challenging the team to improve and operate outside its comfort zone
• Thought leadership and influencer to help providing an technology vision to enable business strategies.
• Self-starter that enjoys and thrives in connecting people and technology to solve complex problems at-scale
• Strong verbal and written communication skills along with excellent analytical and reasoning skills
• Ability to be collaborative with individuals from diverse disciplines to optimize results
• Experience implementing best practices and standards related to Agile scrum development & testing practices

PREFERRED

• Scrum Master/PMP Certification is strongly preferred
• SAFe agile certification would be desirable
• Experience in IT transformation including digital initiatives is desirable
• Insurance and healthcare industry knowledge is recommended

EEO: “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”