The role is focused on the data conversion from the legacy system to the new one that is being implemented.
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated cross-functional project manager to join the IT PMO team who is eager to bring positive change. The role involves managing one of critical workstreams with multiple development teams of platform transformation programs requiring coordinating with upstream, downstream, and integration applications.
What You'll Do:
Position comprises managing medium to large-scale strategic IT projects as part of a multi-year IT transformation program aligned to organizational goals & strategy.
Role encompasses understanding the Agile processes, partnering with Product Owner, business leadership/project teams
Requires working with vendors/clients and keeping the team focused by shielding/managing distractions to help deliver quality projects on time and on budget.
Help bring positive change, suggesting innovative, practical solutions to problems and managing projects across domains (technical/business)
Desires taking up challenges & managing projects involving emerging technologies and methodologies.
Primary Responsibilities: • Provide support to project teams by managing project scheduling, RAID management, change management, and status reporting • Project duties include requirements gathering, guiding internal customers through the project life cycle, and supporting go-live and post-implementation support. • Create and maintain project documents in various capacities and regularly conduct internal and external project reviews to work to improve processes • Works with Quality Assurance to ensure results of deliverables meet accuracy standards and facilitates User Acceptance Testing • Build relationships of trust across functions and organizations; communicate goals, timelines, and deliverables effectively across team • Recommend improvements to established business processes while continuing to deliver high value in execution and tracking impact • Refines and adjusts tactics to best suit the organization and its project success. • Assist peers and others in traditional and agile project management activities • Other duties as defined by management, including RFI and RFP development and evaluation; vendor and partner management
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related IT discipline • 8+ years of relevant experience managing and delivering large-scale projects with a minimum of 5 years in an Agile and SAFe environment • Must be proficient with Agile Lifecycle Management tools (e.g., Microsoft Azure DevOps and Jira) as well as with presentation tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), etc. • Excellent knowledge of Agile and Scrum with experience in coaching, mentoring, and coaching junior Agile practitioners • Experience participating in and facilitating discussions with Client solutions, capturing and transforming business and technology requirements • Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with demonstrated experience exercising mature judgment in delicate situations • Demonstrated relationship management skills at the senior level with the capacity to quickly build and maintain credible relationships at varying levels of the organization • Should have leadership experience with the ability to earn trust while challenging the team to improve and operate outside its comfort zone
Preferred: • Scrum Master/PMP Certification is strongly preferred • SAFe agile certification would be desirable • Experience in IT transformation including digital initiatives is desirable • Insurance and healthcare industry knowledge is recommended
EEO: "Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."