Project Manager

Metropolitan Jewish Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off including your

Medical, dental and vision coverage

403(b) and employer-paid pension

Flexible spending

Job summary

Metropolitan Jewish Health System is seeking an experienced PMO Project Manager to oversee 2-3 small to moderately complex information systems projects within the PMO portfolio. You will develop project plans, manage risks and issues, and coordinate with PMO staff and vendor personnel to ensure successful delivery.

The associate will also provide staff support to the AVP PMO and help maintain project standards and governance across initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combined education/experience may substitute.
• Minimum of 2 years Healthcare Payer and PMO project management experience.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Background in systems projects within a healthcare payer environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2-3 small to moderately complex projects within the PMO portfolio.
• Develop project plans, manage risks and issues, and coordinate with PMO staff and vendor personnel.
• Provide staff support to the AVP PMO and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/CS or related

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Visio

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Overview

The challenges of affordable healthcare continue to create new opportunities. Elderplan and HomeFirst, our Medicare and Medicaid managed care health plans, are outstanding examples of how we are expanding services in response to our patients' and members' needs. These high-quality healthcare plans are designed to help keep people independent and living life on their own terms.

The MJHS Difference

At MJHS, we are more than a workplace; we are a supportive community committed to excellence, respect, and providing high-quality, personalized health care services. We foster collaboration, celebrate achievements, and promote fairness for all. Our contributions are recognized with comprehensive compensation and benefits, career development, and the opportunity for a healthy work-life balance, advancement within our organization and the fulfillment of having a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Benefits include:

• Tuition Reimbursementfor all full and part-time staff
• Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
• Affordable and comprehensivemedical, dental and vision coverage for employee and family members
• Two retirement plans! 403(b) AND Employer Paid Pension
• Flexible spending
• And MORE!

MJHS companies are qualified employers under the Federal Government’s Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Responsibilities

This position will manage two to three (2-3) small to moderately complex projects within the PMO, understanding the business/technical functions and assigned projects within the project portfolio managed by the PMO, providing knowledge and expertise to develop project plans, manage risks and issues within and across projects, while working alongside and coordinating with other PMO staff members and vendor personnel. The associate in this position will also be expected to provide staff support to the AVP PMO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or other related field; however, combined experience/education/certifications may substitute for minimum education.
• Minimum of 2 years Healthcare Payer and project management experience, managing multiple small to moderately complex information systems projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Possesses a background in managing small to moderately complex information systems projects (systems implementation, upgrades and optimization projects) in a healthcare payer environment.
• Possesses understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design.
• Exhibits confidence and an extensive knowledge of emerging industry practices.
• Understands project plans and is able to clearly articulate roles, project goals, and timelines, and manages project deadlines/schedules.
• Establishes responsible deadlines, prioritizes work plans and manages time effectively.
• Ability to multi task (handle projects, issues and initiatives at same time).
• Ability to analyze complex tasks, systems and problems.
• Understands how various issues affect each other and the outcome of projects.
• Improves upon existing approaches by seeking opportunities to creatively transform current industry practices into fresh alternative solutions.
• Anticipates client needs before they arise and presents solutions to management that encompass issues at hand.
• Understands expectations that were set with client and recognizes when issues/events may affect delivery.
• Adheres to project standards defined by PMO.
• Accurately employs Elderplan methodology and documentation tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in use of all standard desk top applications (Microsoft Suite of Tools – Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Project and MS Visio).

Min

USD $86,351.78/Yr.

Max

USD $103,622.14/Yr.