Project Manager - Strategic Projects

Position Overview:

The Project Manager - Strategic Projects will be a self-driven individual contributor, taking ownership of projects from conception to completion, demonstrating strong initiative and accountability in achieving objectives. You will Collaborate with stakeholders across different departments to ensure project objectives are aligned and met.
Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including defining scope, setting milestones, and identifying resources.

Monitor and track project progress, adjusting plans as necessary to ensure timely and successful delivery.

Identify potential risks, issues, and develop mitigation strategies.

Communicate project status, updates, and key metrics to stakeholders and senior management.

Facilitate project meetings, ensuring effective communication and documentation of decisions and action items.

Ensure adherence to project management best practices and methodologies.

Foster a collaborative team environment, promoting open communication and knowledge sharing.

Minimal travel required; 10%.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.

Some experience in managing cross-functional and strategic projects.

Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello).

PMP or similar certification is a plus but not required.

Location and Workplace Flexibility:
We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture and all of our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities, if applicable, vary based on the work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.
As a leading payments company in healthcare, we guide, price, explain, and pay for care on behalf of insurers and their members. We're Zelis in our pursuit to align the interests of payers, providers, and consumers to deliver a better financial experience and more affordable, transparent care for all. We partner with more than 700 payers, including the top-5 national health plans, BCBS insurers, regional health plans, TPAs and self-insured employers, over 4 million providers, and 100 million members, enabling the healthcare industry to pay for care, with care. Zelis brings adaptive technology, a deeply ingrained service culture, and a comprehensive navigation through adjudication and payment platform to manage the complete payment process.
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