Project Manager III

Vaco; Dayton (OH); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; 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 position lasts for 8 months, with the possibility of extension. The role involves leading project delivery, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with governance requirements. Ideal candidates will have significant project management experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of project management experience.
• Experience with Agile methodologies preferred.
• PMP certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to successful delivery, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Collaborate with business and IT teams to assign resources and develop schedules.
• Track and report project progress, risks, issues, and financial metrics.

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.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.