Job Description

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We're excited about the potential people bring to our organization. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits and a culture that fosters growth, innovation and collaboration.

The Project Manager-Intermediate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects that support organizational goals and strategic initiatives. This role will manage projects using a combination of traditional (Waterfall) and Agile methodologies based on project and business needs.

The Project Manager will partner with business leaders, technical teams, and stakeholders to define project objectives, manage scope, schedule and budget, identify risks, and ensure successful project delivery. The role will also support the organization's transition toward Agile ways of working by promoting collaboration, continuous improvement, and iterative delivery practices.

The Project Manager will be accountable for achieving project outcomes, maintaining alignment with business priorities, and providing clear communication to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. An additional four (4) years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Four (4) years of project management experience required.
• One or more of the following certifications are preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional) Certified or Professional ScrumMaster (CSM or PSM) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).
• Experience leading cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation required.
• Experience working in Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid project environments preferred.
• Healthcare, health insurance, or regulated industry experience preferred.
• Proven examples of displaying the PBD values: Trusted Advisor, Innovative, Excellence, Guardianship, Dedication and Caring.

Essential Accountabilities

• Lead projects from initiation through implementation and transition to operations.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, resource plans, and budgets and ensure deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Apply appropriate delivery methods (Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid) based on project needs.
• Define project goals, scope, success criteria, and deliverables with stakeholders. Ensure alignment between project objectives and organizational priorities.
• Monitor project progress and provide updates. Communicate status, risks, issues, and decisions.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder discussions.
• Support business readiness, organizational change, and implementation activities.
• Lead project closure activities, lessons learned sessions, and transition planning and partner with leaders to identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes.
• Support adoption of Agile principles, tools, and practices across teams.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies as needed, including planning sessions, reviews, retrospectives, and stand-ups.
• Promote continuous improvement and delivery of business value through incremental releases.
• Help teams balance Agile practices with organizational governance requirements.
• Escalate significant risks or concerns to leadership when appropriate.
• Provide transparent reporting to leadership, sponsors, and governance bodies.
• Ensure project documentation and approvals comply with organizational standards.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders, stakeholders, vendors, and project team members.
• Facilitate decision-making and resolve conflicts that may impact project success.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct supervisory authority.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and shared ownership of project outcomes.
• Mentor team members on project management best practices and Agile concepts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management standards and tools.

Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Hiring Compensation Range: $80,000 - $100,000 annually

Compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience.

In addition to base compensation, associates may be eligible for a scorecard incentive, full range of benefits and generous paid time off. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Independent Health and its affiliates will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship and immigration status, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. Click here for additional EEO/AAP or Reasonable Accommodation information.

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