Project Manager

Akkodis; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Vision assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A technology consulting firm seeks a Mid-Senior level Project Manager in Westlake, OH. This full-time role demands healthcare industry expertise and a strong oversight of client relationships and project execution. Candidates should have at least 2 years of project management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $85,000 annually plus benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) with match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a project manager managing complex projects.
• Proven experience in the Healthcare, Property & Casualty, or Pharmacy Benefit Management industries.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for assigned projects including developing project plans.
• Guide project teams using project management standards.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across the organization.

Skills

Project management

Healthcare industry knowledge

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This range is provided by Akkodis. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Recruitment Specialist at Akkodis (An Adecco Group Company)

Akkodis is seeking a Project Manager role which is Full-time with a client in Westlake, OH (Onsite). We’re ideally looking for a Project Manager with Healthcare industry expertise in managing client issues and relationships and proven experience in building and growing relationships with clients.

Salary Range: $80k-85K/annum + Benefits; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Summary

• 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.
• Responsible for delivery and quality of project artifacts and documentation.
• Oversee resource and cost estimates; implement 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.
• Anticipate and eliminate 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. Coordinate 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.
• Champion the implementation of Scrum/Agile processes and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a project manager with a focus on managing complex projects, including extensive, real‑world client experience. May substitute with active CAPM certification or relevant project management educational experience.
• Previous experience in the Healthcare, Property & Casualty, and/or Pharmacy Benefit Management insurance industry with a thorough understanding of claim and payment processing.
• 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.
• Ability to travel on an as‑needed basis.

Working conditions

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• The job description outlined above reflects general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, but should not be construed as an all‑inclusive listing of work requirements.
• Individuals may be asked to perform duties other than those mentioned above in order to cover absences or relief in the appropriate department to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Medical insurance
• Vision assistance
• Paid Time Off

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Candidate Privacy Information Statement

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Fair Chance Ordinance

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

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

Industries: Health and Human Services