Project Manager

Job#: 3016790

Job Description:

Sr. Project Manager

6 month contract , potential for extension

100% Remote

Rate: $40/hr

What are the top 5-10 responsibilities for this position (please be detailed as to what the candidate is expected to do or complete on a daily basis)?

Manage detailed project schedule for 10 workstreams and partner with State resources as needed to maintain integrated schedule

Setting up/maintaining predecessor and successor task and milestones in the schedule

Ensure project schedule passes all Federal checks (standards) and submitting weekly

Resource leveling the project schedule

Calculating CPI, SPI, BEI

Manage project contract deliverables and artifacts tracking and submission to State repository

Provide overall project management support including risk/issue mangement to ensure on time delivery

Lead/attend ~25 standing meetings each week; additional meetings scheduled as needed.

What skills/attributes are required (please be detailed as to number of years of experience for each skill)?

5+ years of Microsoft Project experience - working with multiple project schedules

5+ years of IT Project Management experience

3+ years of working hands-on with all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle

2+ years experience with enterprise data warehouse solutions

2+ years experience working with State Governments

PMP certification

PMI Project Scheduler certification

What skills/attributes are preferred (what will set a candidate apart)?

Experience facilitating Joint Application Design (JAD) session

Healthcare Information Exchange, EDI, Healthcare Industry experience

Proficiency with MS Office (Including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)

Proficiency with MS Visio

Work hours (ex. 9am-5pm day/night shifts rotating shifts etc)?

8am - 5pm aligned with Central or Pacific Time

Does this position require a professional license or certification?

Yes

Please list all necessary professional license or certifications

PMI PMP certification PMI Project Scheduler certification

Can you please provide a summary of the project/initiative which describes what's being done?

The role is for a Sr Project Manager II (Master Scheduler) on the HI HAP/EDW DDI project. The project at a critical stage with delivery of remaining deliverables, transition into M&O, and continuation of the customer relationship.

What does the ideal candidate background look like (ex: healthcare specific background, etc.)? We want to be as specific as possible with our firms so they can find the type of candidate you're looking for.

5+ years of Microsoft Project experience - working with multiple project schedules

5+ years of IT Project Management experience

3+ years of working hands-on with all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle

2+ years experience with enterprise data warehouse solutions

2+ years experience working with State Governments

PMP certification

PMI Project Scheduler certification

Healthcare Information Exchange, EDI, Healthcare Industry experience

Proficiency with MS Office (Including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)

Proficiency with MS Visio

Of the required skills listed, which would you consider the top 3? Please list your expectations regarding years of experience for each requirement.

5+ years of Microsoft Project experience - working with multiple project schedules

5+ years of IT Project Management experience

3+ years of working hands-on with all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle

PMP certification

2+ years experience working with State Governments

What experience will set candidates apart from one another?

Meeting all of the attributes in the ideal candidate background section. The candidate will have experience managing project schedules for State DDI projects and is a well rounded, collaborative project manager with a "can do" attitude and the ability to support other project management activities as needed.

(If a Contract to Hire) Are you open to candidates that cannot convert to FTE without sponsorship?

Yes

What does the team structure look like - how many members and what is the break-down of the team's skill sets (ex: 1 PM, 4 Developers, etc.)?

This position will be reporting to the hiring manager and taking work direction from the Account Manager and Sr Project Manager on the project. In addition, individual will collaborate with approximately 10 workstreams in a matrixed organization structure.

What does the interview process look like?

3 rounds, video

How technical will the interviews be?

Assessed for MS Project, scheduling skills, and overall project management.EEO Employer

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