Project Manager

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Stellar Professionals LLC
  • Healthcare
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Location & Work Arrangement

  • Location: Columbia, South Carolina (Office location for reference)
  • Work Arrangement: 100% Remote
  • Contract: This is a Contract position.
  • Mode of Interview: 1 round, Virtual.
  • Note: Candidates must thrive in a high-stress, fast-paced environment and be self-starters.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Lifecycle Management

  • Full Lifecycle Management: Direct and manage the initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout phases of small to large projects

  • SDLC Adherence: Strictly follow the established Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of Medicaid IT Services.

  • Planning & Control: Develop and maintain work plans, control scope and schedule to ensure timely completion of deliverables and milestones. Maintain project roadmap(s).

  • Reporting & Communication: Prepare detailed status reports and provide updates to project stakeholders, sponsors, and senior leadership. Oversee the development and execution of the communication plan.

Risk, Change, and Technical Coordination

  • Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify potential problems and facilitate resolution by determining or recommending and implementing a risk mitigation strategy.
  • Change Management: Work within the structure of Change Management and Release Management to coordinate system implementations.
  • Team Building: Possess the ability to build a collaborative and high-performing project team.
  • Dashboards & Reporting: Design and develop project-related dashboards (utilizing Power BI experience) and manage process writing/documentation.

Required & Preferred Expertise

Skill Area Minimum Experience Key Expertise & Knowledge
Project Management 6+ Years Proven experience managing complex projects.
Certification N/A (Required) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is mandatory.
Technical Tools 4+ Years Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Web App, and Power BI for reporting and dashboards.
System Knowledge 3+ Years Experience with Mainframe and distributed systems. Knowledge of SDLC.
Soft Skills N/A Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and EFFECTIVE communication skills. Adaptability, flexibility, and self-motivation are crucial.
Domain (Preferred) N/A Experience with Healthcare Claims Processing, Incident and Change Management, and Process Development and Management.