Project Manager

Advalent Inc is looking for a Project Manager, who under the general supervision of Delivery Lead, will work to deliver the implementation of a Health care ecosystem for our Health Plan clients. The Project Manager will work with the small to mid-size Health Plan Clients, third party vendors, and onshore and offshore Advalent associates to support system installations, conversions, and migrations by ensuring the smooth technical integration of products and services as well as data conversion. Candidate should have excellent functional, analytical and communication skills and ability to engage as part of a team working both physically together and virtually. You should be an excellent problem solver who’s able to grasp customer needs and brainstorm ways to fulfill them.

As a Project Manager at Advalent, this is your opportunity to:

• Determine and define project scope and objectives
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Track project costs to meet budget
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
• Monitor progress and adjust as needed
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
• Provides guidance and/or instruction to junior staff members.
• Comply with the organization’s Code of Conduct, all regulatory and contractual requirements, organizational policies, procedures, and internal controls.

You bring:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field
• 5-8 years of project management and related experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
• Strong Customer Focus
• Deep understanding of software development in a team, and a track record of implementing quality software solutions on time and on budget
• Experience in a Healthcare application and a managed care environment is preferred
• Experience with Medicare and Medicaid is preferred

For this role, we value:

• Technical Competence

o Strong problem-solving and excellent communication skills
o Project Requirements, Analysis and Objectives
o Quality Focus
o Ability to understand the requirements, architectures, ask the right questions and think bigger (scope, delivery, integrations, go live, future maintenance etc..)
o Ability to influence business and technical leaders in a dynamic environment
o Project organization & Teamwork
o Problem resolution
o Ability to manage scope and deliverables

• Behavioral Competence

o Leadership
o Engagement and Motivation
o Assertiveness
o Openness and Creativity
o Results Orientation
o Efficiency
o Consultation and Negotiation
o Conflict & crisis resolution
o Reliability
o Visionary and ability to see how your work impacts the bigger picture
o Ability to build, foster, and maintain positive professional relationships
o Devotion to high-quality customer service
o Excellent interpersonal communication skills
o Keen analytical and research abilities