Web Application Project Manager

We are currently undertaking an enterprise level program to modernize our technology platforms. In addition to legacy technology platform replacement, the primary objectives of our transformation program are to align our operating environment to optimize the new system and tools and enable expansion into other markets.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented web application Project Manager to join our dynamic team on a contact basis.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering one, or multiple web application related projects focused on development and integration of functional system components by collaborating with the program workstream leads, other program team members (including from our third-party solution vendor) and stakeholders across the company, to ensure that all activities are accounted for and monitored proactively.

This individual will be responsible for developing and monitoring the project schedule and scope, facilitating communication among workstream teams and other stakeholders, and monitoring and driving to conclusion the actions items, issues, risks and decisions related to the project. This is a highly matrixed role requiring experience, leadership, tact, tenacity and diplomacy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project and Program Planning and Scheduling

· Develop and maintain a comprehensive Schedule

· Weekly updates of the schedule and other project artifacts

· Collaborate with various teams and vendor to gather deliverables, activities and milestones

· Create realistic and achievable timelines for delivery

2. Communications and Reporting

· Compile weekly status reports and other project artifacts

· Conduct a weekly status meeting including the project team members, vendor, and others, as needed

· Regularly assess project progress and identify deviations from the schedule

· Ensure all the project deliverables and activities are accounted for in the weekly status reports

3. Risk and Issue Management

· Identify potential risks and issues that could impact the success of the project

· Develop and implement risk response strategies and contingency plans

· Maintain the Program Risk Action Item, Issues, Decision (RAID) log

· Ensure that every risk and issue has documented action items

· Work collaboratively with the workstream leads, ensuring the actions items are driven to conclusion

4. Leadership and Team Management

· Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability

· Promote professional development and knowledge sharing within the team

· Encourage a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making

5. Change Management

· Manage change within the project, ensuring that changes are communicated effectively and integrated smoothly into ongoing activities

· Work with the Change Management team to assess the impact of changes on the project and develop appropriate strategies to manage them

· Bachelor's degree in business, Information Systems or a related field

· Solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools

· Expert knowledge of MS-Project, Visio, and MS Office tools

· Proven experience as a Program or Project Manager

· Understanding of System Development Life Cycles

· Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

· Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

· Self-starting, with high attention to detail

· Skilled at tactfully driving and managing internal and external stakeholder interactions and vendor delivery

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills

· Solid experience leading web application projects

· Experience with Finance, Finance Projects, Finance (AP/AR/General Ledger) Terminology

· Has led a SaaS migration to vendor platforms previously

· Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies

· Familiarity with Health Plans organizations and processes

· Familiarity with the concept of Application Programming Interfaces (API)

$75 - $85 an hour - Contract

Axis Technical Group, is a premiere Information Technology Services firm headquartered in California with offices located globally. Since 2002, Axis has served as a trusted technology advisor to leading companies in the mortgage, title, healthcare and financial services industries. Fast, fluid and focused, our global team offers unmatched technical and business expertise at a reasonable cost. We combine the comprehensive skills and resources of a global consulting firm with a personal, solution-oriented approach. We are currently looking to fill a position for our client