Associate Client Project Manager

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Job Description : 

JOB SUMMARY

This role supports successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects, typically focusing on small initiatives or specific workstreams within larger projects. The individual in this role assists the project team in all aspects of the project lifecycle, from initial planning to final delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This individual may be mentored by more senior team members and assist or co-project manage projects. This includes assisting with resource management, risk identification, and stakeholder communication. The role is designed to provide a learning opportunity in project management, with guidance and mentorship from experienced project managers.
   

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Planning & Support: Assist in the development of project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, and risk assessments, under the guidance of experienced project managers.

• Scope Management: Support the definition and management of project scope, ensuring deliverables align with business objectives. Assist in managing changes to scope.

• Resource Management: Assist in the allocation and management of project resources (human, financial, and material) to support project goals.

• Stakeholder Management: Support communication with key stakeholders, providing project updates and addressing concerns, under the direction of experienced project managers.

• Risk & Issue Management: Assist in the identification, assessment, and mitigation of project risks and issues. Help maintain a detailed RAID log.

• Reporting & Documentation: Assist in the preparation and delivery of project status reports. Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, meeting minutes, and approvals.

• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with project team members to ensure project tasks are completed effectively.

• Quality Assurance: Support the implementation of quality control measures to ensure projects meet defined quality standards.

• Other duties as assigned or requested

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor’s degree

Preferred

• None

EXPERIENCE

Required

• None

Preferred

• Experience in project scheduling, coordination and status reporting to include successfully delivering small projects on time

• Experience in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, etc.)

• Experience in project scheduling, coordination in the healthcare or health insurance industry

• Experience using a range of project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

SKILLS

• Basic understanding of project management principles and best practices.

• Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

• Good organizational and time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing demands.

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Rarely

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Occasionally

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Rarely

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Never

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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