Summary

IPS Technology Services is hiring a Project Manager for a long-term remote position with relocation to SE MI. The candidate must have 5+ years of project management experience, a background in the Health or Insurance industry, and experience managing projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. The Project Manager will manage Blueprint workstream projects, supporting business case development, facilitating project decision making, and developing end-to-end project plans. Required skills include full project lifecycle experience, management, critical thinking, facilitation, translation, information conveyance, proactivity, resolve, balance, diplomacy, continuous improvement, process architecture, and proficiency in Microsoft office suite tools.

Requirements

Project management (5+ years)
Health, or Insurance industry background (3+ years or combination thereof)
Experience managing projects using Waterfall (5+ years) and Agile methodologies (3+ years)
Full project lifecycle experience. Ability to execute effectively to PMBOK’s 10 knowledge areas
Management. Experience with leading by influence
Critical thinking. Contemplates the broader picture within the context of the details
Facilitation. Skilled in the art of facilitation
Translation. Builds bridges and supports partnerships
Information conveyance. Ability to author meaningful communications and develop presentations that educate/inform a diverse array of audiences
Proactive. Has a natural inclination toward recognizing risks and issues
Resolve. Relentless in the pursuit of follow-up to achieve resolution, close loops, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction
Balanced. Knows how to lead and the importance of ‘rolling-up sleeves’ to accomplish goals
Diplomacy. Possesses political savvy, knows when to engage, to what degree, and when support
Continuous Improvement. Inquisitive with a strong desire to learn new concepts, technologies, and environments
Process Architecture. Skilled in the concepts of proper flowcharting, process, and procedure development
Knowledgeable on advanced functionality of Microsoft office suite tools, including Outlook and Visio (5+ years). Comfortable navigating within SharePoint and hosting meetings with Teams, Skype, or both

Responsibilities

Support/facilitate business case and business requirements development
Facilitate project business decision making
Develop and manage complete end-to-end project plan which includes business implementation, readiness, and technical milestones
Compile status reports reflecting all aspects of project execution including business implementation, readiness and technical inputs
Work with all project stakeholders to resolve project issues or mitigate risks
Facilitate the development of User Acceptance Testing scenarios and business approvals
Facilitate defect tracking and resolution in coordination with IT
Provide consolidated (business and IT) project status reporting, verbally and in writing
Ensure proper transition of ongoing business activities prior to project closure
Support business readiness activities including workgroup breakout sessions, process, and procedure development

IPS Technology Services IPSTS is hiring a Project Manager