IT Project Manager

This position is a junior level technical project management position and assumes smaller scale projects during a training period or in an assistant capacity to more senior staff until experience is gained (both in terms of understanding Magellan specific business acumen and project management methodology). This role assists in developing and maintaining project charter, detailing project plans, weekly status updates and providing problem resolution. Assists with managing schedules and assignments of project members within a matrix structure. Helps ensure that all project activities are coordinated and supportive of the project scope, time and budget. Must be familiar with the role and function of each team member in order to effectively coordinate the activities of the team. Communicates with Information Technology Director, functional area managers and/or business leaders regarding status of specific projects.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees all tasks related to managing IT projects. This includes project definition, identification of goals, potential obstacles, project planning, tracking and reporting status, coordination with interfacing projects/departments, project evaluation and project revision. Monitor timeliness and quality of deliverables to ensure compliance with standard processes and methodologies.
• Tracks and assigns ownership of site and project level issues. Escalates issues to the proper level of management.
• Analyzes operational impact of customer requests. Develops business case, forecasting costs, equipment and resource requirements.
• Assists with establishment and facilitation of internal IT project management processes and tools (i.e. critical path tracking, contingency planning, and operational workflow documentation/refinement.
• Provides daily guidance and education to customers and IT team regarding roles and responsibilities, project expectations, communication protocols and IT financial processes, etc.

General Job Information

Title IT Project Manager

Job Family Program_Project Management_IT

Country United States of America

FLSA Status United States of America (Exempt)

Recruiting Start Date 4/10/2017

Date Requisition Created 4/10/2017

Minimum Qualifications

Education Bachelors, MastersBachelors (Required), Masters

License and Certifications PMP – Project Management Professional – Enterprise

Other Job Requirements

Responsibilities 1-3 years project management or job related experience in a medium to large-scale corporation, Basic understanding of lifecycle methodology and experience with projects from initiation to deployment. Basic understanding of PMI methodology and deliverable tools.??Knowledge of project management software (i.e. MS Project). Ability to develop and maintain multiple project plans. Leadership, facilitation and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a cross-functional team dynamic. Organization, communication, conflict resolution, negotiation and time management skills. Basic background or knowledge of information systems.

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Magellan Health Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled