Project Manager III

Qlarant; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qlarant is seeking a Project Manager III to lead and oversee complex initiatives, ensuring goals are met within timeframes and budgets. This role provides strategic direction for project execution and resource optimization.

You will mentor teams, align projects with organizational objectives, and communicate with senior management to forecast needs and drive performance. Experience in healthcare quality or investigations is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5-7 years of experience; 8-11 years preferred.
• Preferred certifications: PMP, CPHQ, CPHM, CCM, RN, CPC, CFE.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct planning and execution of high-priority projects.
• Assess proposals for feasibility, resources, and risks.
• Develop and implement advanced project management processes and tools.
• Monitor budgets, timelines, and quality metrics.
• Provide project updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor project team members to improve performance.
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance with standards and contracts.
• Identify and mitigate risks to maintain project momentum.
• Oversee project reporting and performance analysis.
• Manage licensing actions and state requirements for investigations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk assessment

Mentoring

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Qlarant is a not-for-profit corporation that partners with public and private sectors to create high quality, safe, and efficient delivery of health care and human services programs. We have multiple lines of business including population health, utilization review, managed care organization quality review, and quality assurance for programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Qlarant is also a national leader in fighting fraud, waste and abuse for large organizations across the country. In addition, our Foundation provides grant opportunities to those with programs for underserved communities.

Best People, Best Solutions, Best Results

Job Summary:

Leads and oversees complex projects, ensuring that all project goals are met within prescribed timeframes and budgetary constraints. This role provides strategic direction for project execution, optimizes resource allocation, and enhances project management processes. The Project Manager III is responsible for aligning projects with organizational objectives, mentoring team members, and driving project performance to meet customer and contractual requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Leads and directs the planning and execution of high-priority projects, setting strategic goals, defining project scope, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and customer needs.
• Assesses project proposals to determine feasibility, resource requirements, and potential risks, making strategic decisions on project prioritization and resource allocation.
• Develops and implements advanced project management processes and tools, integrating best practices to enhance project execution and drive consistent performance improvements.
• Monitors and controls project budgets, timelines, and quality metrics, making adjustments as necessary to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Confers with senior management and stakeholders to provide project updates, forecast project needs, and align project goals with broader business strategies.
• Improves team performance through coaching and mentoring, guiding project team members to enhance their skills, adhere to project timelines, and achieve project objectives.
• Establishes governance frameworks to ensure compliance with industry standards, contractual obligations, and quality assurance processes across all phases of project delivery.
• Identifies and mitigates risks proactively, implementing strategies to address potential project obstacles and ensure the continuity of project execution.
• Regulates project reporting and performance analysis, ensuring that project data is accurate, relevant, and supports decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Monitors and manages private investigations licensing actions, including understanding state specific requirements and individual investigator licensing requirements

Level of Supervision Received:

Plans and arranges own work; works with manager to prioritize projects

Education (can be substituted for experience):

Minimum Bachelor's Degree required

Work Experience (can be substituted for education):

5 - 7 years of experience required; 8 - 11 years preferred

Certification(s):

Preferred certifications: active and current Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Certified Professional in Healthcare Management (CPHM), Certified Case Manager (CCM), Registered Nurse (RN), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Qlarant is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Qlarant is a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screens.