Project Manager – Contract

Role Overview

• Lead projects from requirements definition through implementation and completion, ensuring all deliverables align with defined objectives, timelines, and business goals.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and documentation using tools such as Microsoft Project and SharePoint, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate internal and external resources across departments to ensure project activities remain on track and aligned with scope and priorities.
• Monitor project progress, manage dependencies, and proactively adjust scope, resources, and schedules to ensure delivery within established timelines and budget constraints.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, TPAs, and internal stakeholders, providing regular status updates, facilitating meetings, and ensuring alignment on project milestones and expectations.
• Identify, document, and manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and driving resolution through collaboration with stakeholders.
• Support new client onboarding and implementation efforts, including coordination of meetings, documentation of requirements, and management of deliverables for large-scale healthcare accounts.
• Create and distribute project status reports, track key milestones, and maintain clear documentation of decisions, changes, and action items.
• Develop innovative approaches to address project challenges, improve workflows, and enhance overall delivery effectiveness.
• Collaborate with external technology partners and vendors to ensure deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and meet quality expectations.
• Partner across business units to support successful project delivery and contribute to broader operational and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Project management experience, ideally with healthcare-related projects, including scope definition, requirements gathering, project planning, and implementation.
• Experience in healthcare administration, health insurance, or TPA environments strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ACA, ASO, and fully insured products is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-phase projects involving cross-functional teams, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels, including clients and external partners.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions.
• Proven ability to build strong professional relationships and collaborate effectively across teams and organizations.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and accountability.