Project Manager Simplicty Rx - Modis

Akkodis currently has a Project Manager position in Westlake, OH. This position in onsite so the person needs to live within 40 miles of Westlake, OH. No C2C or agencies.

Pay/Salary Range: $80000-85000

Looking for a highly motivated, hands-on Project Manager. The ideal candidate is a self-driven individual who is passionate about achieving goals and committed to providing a high level of service. Ideally, this individual thrives working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high level of individual ownership and accountability.

Duties and responsibilities:

·       Accountable for assigned projects and initiatives including developing project plans appropriate for each project.

·       Guide project team using project management standards and methodologies to meet project goals.

·       Champion the implementation of Scrum/Agile processes and methodologies. Responsible to improve processes that support the development and continuous improvement of the Agile process.

·       Responsible for delivery and quality of project artifacts and documentation.

·       Oversee resource and cost estimates, implements projects as per the deadlines and well within budget. 

·       Create and execute project plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements throughout the project.

·       Effectively communicate across the organization and clients including executive level stakeholders, technical and non-technical resources. Must have high level of professional poise and comfort with leading discussions with decision makers, end-users and IT professionals.

·       Oversee the day-to-day project tasks, ensuring the teams’ progress against established objectives, timelines, deliverables and quality standards.

·       Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

·       Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans

·       Anticipates and eliminates barriers/risks to project success.

·       Responsible for creating, utilizing and reviewing documents/deliverables necessary for providing exceptional service and ensuring communication of the project plan to the necessary stakeholders.

·       Set and continually manage project expectations with team members, vendors and other project stakeholders.

·       Facilitate status meetings and communication with project team and stakeholders to ensure project is moving forward in a manner consistent with the project plan. Coordinates resolution of issues and concerns.

·       Develop and deliver progress reports, requirements documentation, communication and presentations.

·       Must have demonstrated ability to ask questions of the business, formulate action plans, and execute and deliver successful projects independently and of high quality.

·       Identify and implement opportunities for improvements and escalate issues for resolution as needed.

·       Develop a deep understanding of the various business products, processes, applications and technology platforms and effectively communicate the same.

Qualifications:

·       Experience working as a project manager with a focus on managing complex projects, including extensive, real-world client experience.

·       Previous experience working with PBM or pharmacy claims processing preferred.

·       High sense of accountability, owning one’s work and taking pride in it; commitment to quality and continuous improvement. 

·       Experience with processes of strategic planning and management, customer training and education, process improvement, change & scope management, conflict resolution, resource planning and utilization. 

·       Expertise in managing client issues and relationships; proven experience in building and growing relationships with clients. 

·       Polished verbal and written communication skills; high attention to detail; excellent organization with outstanding documentation and follow-up discipline. 

·       Exceptional critical thinking skills with a solution focused perspective. This position requires demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills at all levels of business, including interacting with staff and external business parties at senior levels.

·       Proven experience in successfully leading project teams with multifaceted, competing priorities and deadlines. 

·       Must be well organized and detail oriented with demonstrated effective time-management. The ability to effectively manage a dynamic daily schedule and workload flexibility is required.

·       The ideal candidate will have a self-starter attitude, ability to work with ambiguity, ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to take initiative in problem solving.

·       High level of proficiency with Microsoft Project, Visio, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

·       Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS) or another related field preferred. May substitute with relevant experience.

Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance