Remote Senior Project Manager

One of the largest health insurers in the nation is focused on continuously building an industry-defining, world-class IT capability. Healthcare is forever evolving, especially due to emerging technologies, making this a great experience to add to your resume. Come join their winning team!

This Contract role as a Remote Senior Project Manager in Chicago, IL will be responsible for leading projects (and/or multiple subprojects of a program) of various sizes and complexity. Demonstrates advanced project management skills by ensuring the project scope is aligned with the stated business objectives, setting and managing customer expectations, managing and escalating issues and changes. This position requires developing and maintaining relationships with project stakeholders to obtain project objectives while working in a matrix project environment. A comprehensive and appropriate systems development lifecycle and methodology is key. These activities will be performed independently with little supervision of the EPMO supervisor or manager. This role is Remote but must be located near Chicago or Richardson.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.
• Perform Project Cost Management utilizing the company’s financial forecasting process. Manage Estimated Time to Complete tasks (ETCs) and reconcile ETCs using Clarity based on recommended EPMO guidelines.
• Perform Quality Management. Manage assigned projects and subprojects / work efforts using appropriate rigor of SDM.
• Work collaboratively with project stakeholders to develop a comprehensive project plan based on approved funding. Project plans will include Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Organization and Communications, Staffing, Risk and Issue Management, Test, Configuration, and Change Management.
• Perform Project Scope Management. Effectively manage project work within the stated scope.
• Perform Issue & Risk Management. Use tools and methodologies to create RAID logs (Risk, Action, Issue, and Decision).
• Perform Project Planning. Create / build / update project schedules, project charters, project plans, status reports, and work breakdown structures.
• Perform Communication Management. Create / implement project organization and communication plans which enable the project team to effectively work together to meet project objectives.
• Perform Meeting Management. Prepare meeting agendas and meeting minutes, distribute meeting documentation, and maintain and monitor action item listings as necessary. Facilitate and lead meetings and steering committee meetings by being well-prepared and adhering to topics.

Requirements:

• Independently manage a project and has experience with managing project budgets/forecasts.

Pay Rate: $50/ hour

Benefits:

Solving IT is pleased to offer a rich benefit plan to our W2 employees. We offer five health plan options and a PPO dental plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield, Term Life/AD&D Insurance, and 401(k) Savings Plan. Solving IT subsidizes the health and dental premium for the employee.

As you continue to develop your skills and experience, Solving IT will work with your changing preferences to match you with rewarding projects. Our unrivaled reputation for quality is demonstrated through our Inavero Best of Staffing award that was won due to the feedback from our own clients and candidates. We also love to socialize and have fun so we have regularly scheduled parties and events for you to unwind and network with fellow consultants.

Whether you are searching for your next challenge or just looking to stay on top of market trends, Solving IT is committed to help position you appropriately. By leveraging the latest market and compensation data available, you can rest assured that you are getting more than just an informed opinion. You are getting the Solving IT Experience.