Project Manager I (Hybrid, North Carolina Based)

Alliance Health; Morrisville (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Retirement plan

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Dress flexibility

Job summary

Alliance Health in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Project Manager to plan, execute, and finalize projects on time and within budget, leading a team based on skills and experience while coordinating with the Manager of Project Portfolio Management.

This full-time hybrid role requires onsite at Alliance Home Office in Morrisville 2 days per week. You will form teams, define tasks, manage resources and timelines, and present regular progress reports to management to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2+ years PM experience.
• PMP certification is required within eighteen (18) months of employment.
• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and coordinate with sponsors and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Form teams and assign roles with clear tasks and milestones.
• Develop project timelines, resources, and meetings; track progress.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and report to management.
• Maintain client and team relationships and resolve issues.
• Prepare regular project reports and conduct post-project evaluations.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Financial management

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Business management

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

PMP certification (within 18 months of employment)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to deadlines and within budget as assigned by the Manager of Project Portfolio Management. This involves establishing a team of members who can effectively complete the project based on their skills, knowledge and experience with the subject and meeting with this team on a regular basis to track the progress and ensure the completion of the project. The Project Manager will be in charge of several projects simultaneously.

This is a full-time hybrid opportunity. The successful candidate will be required to report onsite to the Alliance Home office (Morrisville, NC) 2 days per week.

Responsibilities & Duties

Project Management

• Form teams of experts required for effective completion of the project, document the projected resources, dates, and goals
• Frame the the purpose of the whole project and assign team members specific roles and tasks
• Generate and manage a timeline and list of tasks and resources that describe the project in detail and plot important dates, meetings, and prospective finish
• Developing and maintain cordial relationships with clients and team members, and serving as a link between both the parties
• Manage the operation of all assigned projects and ensure that they are being conducted in a smooth and efficient manner
• Prepare and present project reports on a regular basis to management
• Conduct regular meetings with team members to discuss the status of the project and make necessary changes and improvements to achieve desired results
• Manage problems that may arise within the project team or issues with the clients
• After the project is completed, the project manager should conduct a meeting with the team to evaluate the entire project and to discuss the results

Project Portfolio Management

• Improve timeliness and accuracy of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) dashboard by reminding teams of regular time entry validation in the PPM system
• Manage initiative tasks, resource allocations, and time entry in the PPM system
• Enter projects with accurate project dates, staff, and allocations in the PPM system

Internal Consulting

• Enhance project execution through development of strategic recommendations & guidance for sponsors
• Enhance development of solutions that address project needs through use of research
• Regular review of policy papers, state contract requirements, policies and procedures

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Project Management, Human Services or related field and two years’ previous experience working as a Project Manager; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the essential knowledge and abilities to perform the job.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Position requires planning and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Interpersonal skills which are effective, respectful, and sensitive to a diverse and multicultural population of children, families, and co-workers
• Skills in problem-solving, mediation, conflict resolution and teamwork are essential for collaboration
• Position also needs Financial management skills
• Skilled in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent business management and developmental skills
• Efficient team management skills
• Problem solving skills

Salary Range

$69,592 - $90,469/ Annual

Exact compensation will be determined based on the candidate's education, experience, external market data and consideration of internal equity

An excellent fringe benefit package accompanies the salary, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Flexible work schedules including hybrid/remote options
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holiday, management leave
• Dress flexibility