IT Project Manager

Rishi Writes; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rishi Writes in Columbia, SC is seeking aContract Project Manager to lead multiple IT projects under the CIO. The role requires embedding in the business, assessing project details beyond schedules, and delivering high-quality results on time.

You will coordinate with staff, management and external vendors, develop business requirements, build plans, manage risks, and report status to executives, while ensuring strong communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills with ability to embed in business context
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive presentation
• Background in healthcare insurance IT environment and IT projects

Responsibilities

• Develop business requirements and build comprehensive project plans
• Manage project risks and issues and drive mitigation
• Deliver all project activities on time and to a high standard
• Report project status and strategy to stakeholders
• Coordinate with staff, management, and external vendors

Skills

Project management

Communication

English proficiency

Healthcare IT experience

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SharePoint

Visio

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Columbia, SC
Job type: Contract

About the Role

We are looking for a consultant to act as Project Manager on multiple IT projects. You will work under the direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) or a designee. This role needs a project manager who embeds in the business and understands the details of each project, not someone who only manages a schedule.

You will work with staff, team members, all levels of management and internal and external organizations, including vendors doing outsourced work. Together you will pull together the information needed for project plans, portfolio and program plans, metrics, reports and project management documentation.

What You Will Do

• Help develop business requirements
• Build a project plan and deliver against it
• Manage project risks and issues
• Make sure all deliverables and activities are completed on time and to a high standard
• Report project status and strategy verbally and in writing
• Handle other related duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Strong project management skills and strong people skills
• A solid project management background in a healthcare insurance IT environment
• Project planning experience, including effort estimation on technical tasks and resource allocation
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting to executive management. Strong English proficiency is required
• Willingness and ability to engage with people and organizations on an ongoing basis
• The ability to manage several high-profile, high-priority projects at the same time

Nice to Have

• Experience with SharePoint and common project tools, including Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project, Word, Access and Excel
• Risk management experience, including risk triggers and managing risks to project plan tasks
• Experience creating and documenting key project management documents and artifacts
• Experience on Medicaid or other healthcare claims system IT projects (preferred, not mandatory)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• A good listener who can bring people with competing interests together

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where is this job located?

Columbia, South Carolina.

2. What type of job is it?

A contract consultant role.

3. Who does the role report to?

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) or a designee.

4. How many projects will I manage?

Multiple IT projects at the same time.

5. Is healthcare experience required?

Yes. A strong background in a healthcare insurance IT environment is required.

6. Is Medicaid experience required?

No. It is preferred but not mandatory.

7. Is PMP certification required?

No. It is preferred.

8. Which tools should I know?

SharePoint, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project, Word, Access and Excel.

9. Will I present to executives?

Yes. Presenting to executive management is part of the role.

10. Does the role include requirements work?

Yes. You will help develop business requirements.

11. Will I manage risk?

Yes, including risk triggers and risks to project plan tasks.

12. Will I work with vendors?

Yes, including vendors doing outsourced work.

13. What makes someone successful here?

Embedding in the business to understand project details, not just tracking a schedule.

14. Is English proficiency important?

Yes. Strong English proficiency is required.

15. How do I apply?

Email your resume to [e-mail].