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Business Project Manager
- Independent Health (Buffalo, NY)
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FIND YOUR FUTURE
We're excited about the potential people bring to our organization. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits and a culture that fosters growth, innovation and collaboration.
Overview
The Business Project Manager will be responsible for the development of strategic initiatives and organizational project plans to their completion. The Business Project Manager will consult with teams in maintaining project objectives, clarifying the process for team members, communicating team decisions, project barriers and project status with senior management or the appropriate authority. Using the PMI best practice tools and processes, they will coordinate and facilitate project activities to ensure project goals are accomplished by priorities, time, resource and funding limitations. The Business Project Manager will ultimately be accountable for managing the scope of the project and meeting the business objectives of the project. This position will blend project management and business analysis skills to ensure solutions align with business goals.
Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. An additional four (4) years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
+ Four (4) years of project management experience to include working with a project management tool such as MS Project or equivalent required. Experience working with Agile tools such as Azure DevOps and in a hybrid project environment preferred.
+ Project Management Certification or Certified Scrum Master preferred.
+ Healthcare industry experience in the medical insurance field is preferred.
+ Leadership skills with the ability to facilitate and lead teams.
+ Experience in business analysis and translating business needs into actionable plans.
+ Effective communication and listening skills, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
+ Proven examples of displaying the PBD values: Trusted Advisor, Innovative, Excellence, Guardianship, Dedication, and Caring
Essential Accountabilities
+ Support a corporate approach to project management.
+ Work with leadership and business owners to develop, motivate and lead project teams from the initiation of a project through implementation.
+ Facilitate the completion of project plans for large strategic and operationally imperative projects, including development and maintenance of scope documents, project timelines, work breakdown structures, budget and resource requirements.
+ Manage project dependencies across the enterprise.
+ Identify and manage risks, issues, and key decisions. Develop contingency plans when needed and escalate risks and issues to the business owner and leadership. Work directly with senior leadership to address roadblocks and issues, negotiate for resources and problem resolutions.
+ Work with the Project Team in identifying and assessing the impact of the project on the organization. Prepare status reports, including conflicts or critical operating barriers with recommendations to manager.
+ Identify, propose and implement new workflows and processes (including systems) that will solve operational and strategic initiatives.
+ Assist in the development and selection of project management tools and utilize tools to ensure appropriate documentation.
+ Maintain knowledge on the current project management discipline and continuously review project management development opportunities and incorporate new tools and/or methodologies, as appropriate.
+ Provide regular updates to leadership, Senior Leadership Team and enterprise governance bodies as necessary.
+ Work with management to ensure proper allocation of resources across the life of the project. Escalate resource constraints when necessary.
+ Lead project closure and conduct post-implementation evaluation.
+ Provide team leadership, facilitation and direction of work teams, in conjunction with and in support of the business owners, supporting the project management function.
+ Assist PBD in the development and implementation of initiatives to support corporate strategic priorities.
+ Use business analysis skills to manage projects from initiation through delivery while also helping define and document business needs.
+ Work with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements.
+ Translate business needs into functional specifications or user stories.
+ Support solution design and validate that requirements are met.
+ Conduct gap analyses and propose process improvements.
Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position
Hiring Compensation Range: $85,000 - $100,000 annually
_Compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience._
In addition to base compensation, associates may be eligible for a scorecard incentive, full range of benefits and generous paid time off. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
_As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Independent Health and its affiliates will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship and immigration status, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law._ _Click here (http://www.independenthealth.com/about/careers/additional-eeo-aap-information)_ _for additional EEO/AAP_ _or Reasonable Accommodation_ _information._
Current Associates must apply internally via the Job Hub app.
The Independent Health Family of Companies, headquartered in Buffalo, NY, serves nearly 400,000 members and provides innovative health care products and benefits designed to engage consumers in their health and well-being. Established in 1980, our comprehensive portfolio includes Pharmacy Benefit Dimensions, Reliance Rx, Nova Healthcare Administrators, Care for You and the Independent Health Foundation.
Our culture sets us apart. Our core values drive who we are and the work we do. As a member of our family, you’re part of something special, in your work and in the community.
We understand and appreciate that everyone has unique experiences, perspectives and identities which is why we pledge to create a safe space where all people and ideas are welcomed. We are here to continue learning and to generate important dialog.
We are committed to doing what matters most - reaching out, working together, and caring for our community. A healthy community benefits everyone who lives in it. You too can be part of making difference in the lives of others, together we achieve so much more. Please click here (http://www.independenthealth.com/about/community-report) to view our Community Reports.
Apply today and join us on the journey to a happier, healthier, and more inclusive community.
We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. An applicant for employment in need of an accommodation to participate in the application and recruitment process should contact Human Resources at: [email protected] or Human Resources, 511 Farber Lakes Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221.
_Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us._
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