Project Manager

DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking a Project Manager for a long-term contract opportunity one of our direct clients in Atlanta, GA.
 
This position is hybrid; 1 day per week will be onsite

Responsibilities:

• Support project manager with assigned project management tasks and follow leadership directives
• Manage multiple project tasks on a day-to-day basis and all aspects of related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives
• Report on project success criteria, outcomes and results metrics, test and deployment management activities
• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
• Prepare estimates and detailed project plans for all phases of a project including project schedules and roadmaps
• Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership groups and stakeholders including management and third parties.
• Understand interdependencies between technology, operations and business process needs and assist with coordination between CMO project and other enterprise projects and initiatives including MEST Program projects, Enterprise Data Management project, data governance, administrative simplification, and business process automation initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with business owners to identify gaps and areas of concern and document for solution.
• Demonstrate a functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
• Manage project scope and changes
• Support vendor selection and proposal evaluation process
• Act as an internal quality control check for the project
• Assist in develop and delivery of progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations, statements of work to various audiences, including project team, sponsors, senior management, and key stakeholders
• Ensure that projects and program are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards
• Monitor and Manage project issues and risks
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in SDLC methodologies, Agile, Iterative, Waterfall
• Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business areas
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
• Excellent communication (written, verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
• Documented experience in successfully leading projects and programs to on-time, on-schedule and within budget
• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Technically competent with various software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and Microsoft Project, but also project management and SDCL software tools
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products
• Support diverse and inclusive work environment
• Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities
• Work efficiently and effectively and possess strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Information technology and technical skills and experience implementing technical or other complex, multi-stakeholder projects will be useful.
• Experience with process automation and administrative simplification will be helpful.
• Extensive understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques is necessary.

Education

• BA or BS in Management, Health Administration, Business Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field is preferred
• At least 3 years of experience in management of complex project procurement and implementations
• Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification required

Required Skills:

• 5 Years - Experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment
• 5 Years - Experience with gathering requirements from the client / business and documentation
• 2 Years - Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC)
• 5 Years - Agile project methodology experience
• 3 Years - Experience creating Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) and end-to-end tracking across the project life cycle
• Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Project, Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint and other similar tools

Desired Skills:

• Intermediate level of proficiency with project artifact curation and collaboration with shared tools  
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Jama, Jira, Confluence, Steelray, SmartSheets and other similar tools
• Experience presenting to stakeholders and/or senior leadership
• Knowledge and experience with Medicaid, managed care, MMIS, health claims payment and processing, population health management, or other similar

This position is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.