Independent HealthRemote
Project Manager-Intermediate
United States of America
Full Time
1 hour ago
$80,000 - $100,000 USD
No H1B
Key skills
Waterfall MethodologyAgile MethodologyHybrid Project ManagementPMP CertificationProfessional ScrumMaster CertificationAgile Certified Practitioner CertificationHealthcare Industry ExperienceHealth Insurance Industry ExperienceRegulated Industry ExperienceStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementAgileLeadershipCollaboration
About this role
Independent Health is seeking a Project Manager-Intermediate who will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects that support organizational goals and strategic initiatives. This role will manage projects using a combination of traditional and Agile methodologies while ensuring successful project delivery and alignment with business priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead projects from initiation through implementation and transition to operations
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, resource plans, and budgets and ensure deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and within budget
- Apply appropriate delivery methods (Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid) based on project needs
- Define project goals, scope, success criteria, and deliverables with stakeholders. Ensure alignment between project objectives and organizational priorities
- Monitor project progress and provide updates. Communicate status, risks, issues, and decisions
- Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder discussions
- Support business readiness, organizational change, and implementation activities
- Lead project closure activities, lessons learned sessions, and transition planning and partner with leaders to identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes
- Support adoption of Agile principles, tools, and practices across teams
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies as needed, including planning sessions, reviews, retrospectives, and stand-ups
- Promote continuous improvement and delivery of business value through incremental releases
- Help teams balance Agile practices with organizational governance requirements
- Escalate significant risks or concerns to leadership when appropriate
- Provide transparent reporting to leadership, sponsors, and governance bodies
- Ensure project documentation and approvals comply with organizational standards
- Build strong relationships with business leaders, stakeholders, vendors, and project team members
- Facilitate decision-making and resolve conflicts that may impact project success
- Lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct supervisory authority
- Foster collaboration, accountability, and shared ownership of project outcomes
- Mentor team members on project management best practices and Agile concepts
- Contribute to continuous improvement of project management standards and tools
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required. An additional four (4) years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree
- Four (4) years of project management experience required
- Experience leading cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation required
- Proven examples of displaying the PBD values: Trusted Advisor, Innovative, Excellence, Guardianship, Dedication and Caring
- One or more of the following certifications are preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional) Certified or Professional ScrumMaster (CSM or PSM) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- Experience working in Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid project environments preferred
- Healthcare, health insurance, or regulated industry experience preferred