Project Manager III

Vaco Recruiter Services; Dayton (OH); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Manager III to oversee medium to high complexity projects in the health insurance field. This remote contract role involves leading project delivery, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with governance requirements. The ideal candidate will have significant project management experience, strong communication skills, and a background in healthcare. This position offers the possibility for extension beyond the initial 8 months.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of project management experience.
• PMP certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to successful delivery, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Track and report project progress, risks, issues, and financial metrics.
• Mentor junior project managers and lead project meetings.

Skills

Communication

Decision-Making

Relationship-Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Job description

Vaco is seeking a Project Manager! The Project Manager III will manage medium to high complexity projects, including overseeing vendor implementation, system configuration, and testing coordination within the health insurance field. Remote contract for 8 months with possibility for extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects to successful delivery, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Collaborate with business and IT teams to assign resources, develop schedules, and maintain budgets.
• Oversee project audits and compliance with governance requirements.
• Track and report project progress, risks, issues, and financial metrics.
• Mentor junior project managers and lead project meetings.
• Advocate for and adhere to project management standards, tools, and processes.
• Develop communication and training plans with relevant teams.
• Ensure project closure activities are completed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of project management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and project management software.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage large projects, including those with a budget up to $3.5M.
• Experience with Agile methodologies preferred.
• PMP certification strongly preferred.
• Experience in healthcare payer industry a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Remote work.