IT Project Manager

Medical Mutual; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness centers

Gym membership reimbursement

On-site cafeteria

Employee bonus program

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account

PTO and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Medical Mutual is seeking IT Project Managers to lead enterprise IT projects from planning through monitoring. The role supports Waterfall and Agile environments, partnering with sponsors and product owners to manage scope, risks, and timelines.

Candidates should have a related degree and relevant certification. The position offers a hybrid work model with on-site days at Dublin or Brooklyn, OH, plus opportunities for professional development and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years experience managing IT projects using formal methodology life cycle and software development lifecycle.
• PMI certification (PMP/PMI-ACP) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Waterfall and/or Agile scrum methodologies/processes.
• Knowledge of applications development life cycle and infrastructure processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of IT projects with planning, implementation, and monitoring activities.
• Develop plans with tasks, resources, milestones, cost analyses and timelines.
• Provide project communications with sponsors or product owners to resolve issues and risks.
• Provide business analysis by understanding business needs and identifying solutions.
• Lead process improvement and share IT project leadership best practices.

Skills

Waterfall project management

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder communication

Business analysis

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Information Systems

PMI certification (PMP/PMI-ACP)

Tools

MS Project

PMO standards knowledge

Job description

Medical Mutual employees must submit their applications through MySource.

Note: This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week on-site in our Dublin, Ohio or Brooklyn, Ohio offices. Seeking applicants that reside within a 50-mile radius of the Dublin, Ohio or Brooklyn, Ohio offices.

Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.

Leads enterprise projects and teams with support, in compliance with the Company's defined IT project management standards with the goal of delivering project objectives on time and within budget. The methodology being used within those standards may be Waterfall, Scrum, (Agile), Kanban (Agile), or some other. Plan, develop and implement the project lifecycle consistent with project objectives. Adhere to appropriate methodology role responsibilities detailed within the MMO standards. Provide guidance as necessary to other team members with the goal of process improvement and overall project leadership quality. Collaborate cross-functionally as required and assist with removing barriers that arise.

Responsibilities

Project Manager II

• Manage all stages of the IT projects assigned with management support, including planning, implementing and monitoring activities. Work with IT line managers and team members to develop appropriate methodology plans and activities with appropriate tasks, resources, milestones, cost analysis and timelines. Provide all levels of project communications and work with project sponsors or product owners to resolve issues, address changes and identify risks.
• Provide appropriate business analysis by working closely with business areas to understand the business need and work with IT to identify alternative technical, architectural and design solutions to meet that need. Identify future business needs, especially from a strategic perspective.
• Contribute to ongoing IT project leadership process improvement by peer review of other projects, recommendations to the Project Management Practices team (Waterfall) or the Community of Practice related teams (Agile) and leading by example in following IT project methodology standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Continuous Education and Staff Development.

Project Manager III

• Manages all stages of the IT projects assigned with minimal support, including planning, implementing and monitoring activities. Work with IT line managers and team members to develop appropriate methodology plans and activities with appropriate tasks, resources, milestones, cost analysis and timelines. Provide all levels of project communications and work with project sponsors or product owners to resolve issues, address changes and identify risks.
• Provides appropriate business analysis by working closely with business areas to understand the business need and work with IT to identify alternative technical, architectural and design solutions to meet that need. Identify future business needs, especially from a strategic perspective.
• Contributes to ongoing IT project leadership process improvement by peer review of other projects, recommendations to the Project Management Practices team (Waterfall) or the Community of Practice related teams (Agile) and leading by example in following IT project methodology standards.
• Provides IT project leadership methodology education to share lessons learned and best practices with peer IT project managers. Train business areas on their vital roles in IT projects. Continuous Education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Project Manager IV

• Manage all stages of the IT projects assigned with minimal support, including planning, implementing and monitoring activities. Work with IT line managers and team members to develop appropriate methodology plans and activities with appropriate tasks, resources, milestones, cost analysis and timelines. Provide all levels of project communications and work with project sponsors or product owners to resolve issues, address changes and identify risks.
• Provide appropriate business analysis by working closely with business areas to understand the business need and work with IT to identify alternative technical, architectural and design solutions to meet that need. Identify future business needs, especially from a strategic perspective.
• Contribute to ongoing IT project leadership process improvement by peer review of other projects, recommendations to the Project Management Practices team (Waterfall) or the Community of Practice related teams (Agile) and leading by example in following IT project methodology standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

IT Project Manager II

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years experience managing successful IT projects using a formal methodology life cycle and software development methodology.

Professional Certification(s)

• Appropriate methodology certification preferred as offered through the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Waterfall project management and/or Agile scrum master methodologies/processes.
• Working knowledge of the applications development life cycle and infrastructure processes.

IT Project Manager III

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years experience managing successful IT projects using a formal methodology life cycle and software development methodology.

Professional Certification(s)

• Appropriate methodology certification preferred as offered through the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Waterfall project management and/or Agile scrum master methodologies/processes.
• Advanced knowledge of the applications development life cycle and infrastructure processes.

IT Project Manager IV

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems or equivalent work experience.
• 7 years experience managing successful IT projects using a formal methodology life cycle and software development methodology.
• Experience in dealing with stakeholders at all levels of the organization and vendor management.

Professional Certification(s)

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred for Waterfall professionals.
• Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification preferred for Agile professionals.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Appropriate methodology certification preferred as offered through the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

A Great Place to Work:

• We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
• Whether you are working remote or in the office, employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
• On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
• Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
• The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
• Business casual attire, including jeans.

Excellent Benefits and Compensation:

• Employee bonus program.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
• Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance - insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
• Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
• After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.

An Investment in You:

• Career development programs and classes.
• Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.

About Medical Mutual:

Medical Mutual's status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don't answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.

There's a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.

We're not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we're also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we're proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.

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