Sr. Project Manager

Job#: 3053769

Job Description:

Job Title: Web Application Project Manager

Position Overview

We are currently undertaking an enterprise level program to modernize our technology platforms. In addition to legacy technology platform replacement, the primary objectives of our transformation program are to align our operating environment to optimize the new system and tools and enable expansion into other markets.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented web application Project Manager to join our dynamic team on a contact basis.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering one, or multiple web application related projects focused on development and integration of functional system components by collaborating with the program workstream leads, other program team members (including from our third-party solution vendor) and stakeholders across the company, to ensure that all activities are accounted for and monitored proactively.

This individual will be responsible for developing and monitoring the project schedule and scope, facilitating communication among workstream teams and other stakeholders, and monitoring and driving to conclusion the actions items, issues, risks and decisions related to the project. This is a highly matrixed role requiring experience, leadership, tact, tenacity and diplomacy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project and Program Planning and Scheduling

Develop and maintain a comprehensive Schedule

Weekly updates of the schedule and other project artifacts

Collaborate with various teams and vendor to gather deliverables, activities and milestones

Create realistic and achievable timelines for delivery

2. Communications and Reporting

Compile weekly status reports and other project artifacts

Conduct a weekly status meeting including the project team members, vendor, and others, as needed

Regularly assess project progress and identify deviations from the schedule

Ensure all the project deliverables and activities are accounted for in the weekly status reports

3. Risk and Issue Management

Identify potential risks and issues that could impact the success of the project

Develop and implement risk response strategies and contingency plans

Maintain the Program Risk Action Item, Issues, Decision (RAID) log

Ensure that every risk and issue has documented action items

Work collaboratively with the workstream leads, ensuring the actions items are driven to conclusion

4. Leadership and Team Management

Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability

Promote professional development and knowledge sharing within the team

Encourage a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making

5. Change Management

Manage change within the project, ensuring that changes are communicated effectively and integrated smoothly into ongoing activities

Work with the Change Management team to assess the impact of changes on the project and develop appropriate strategies to manage them

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, Information Systems or a related field

Solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools

Expert knowledge of MS-Project, Visio, and MS Office tools

Proven experience as a Program or Project Manager

Understanding of System Development Life Cycles

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

Self-starting, with high attention to detail

Skilled at tactfully driving and managing internal and external stakeholder interactions and vendor delivery

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills

Solid experience leading web application projects

Experience with Finance, Finance Projects, Finance (AP/AR/General Ledger) Terminology

Has led a SaaS migration to vendor platforms previously

Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Familiarity with Health Plans organizations and processes

Familiarity with the concept of Application Programming Interfaces (API)

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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