IT Project Management Advisor

This position is Contract to Hire and Open to Dublin, OH; Memphis, TN, and Remote PRE-SCREEN QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED AND SUBMITTED WITH EACH CANDIDATE RESUME PRE-SCREEN QUESTIONS: · Have you worked in an Information Technology department? If so, for how long? · Have you had direct external client interaction? If so, for how long? · Do you have experience presenting materials on the phone or video conference to external audiences, and updating those materials on the fly during the presentation? · Do you have experience creating project plans/timelines, scope documents, risk/issue logs, UAT & Deployment plans requirements, functional requirements? If yes, describe. PRIMARY PURPOSE: To develop and manage project assignments through completion; to communicate results; to communicate results; to make recommendations to management; and to provide training. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Identifies required resources; researches project data, procedures and history for a thorough understanding of project direction. Generates and analyzes statistical data reports. Develops, prepares and manages project plan through completion. Communicates activity progress to involved parties. Resolves issues that arise involving client, when appropriate. Transitions program to management personnel. Participates in oral presentations. Develops and provides training to management and colleagues as needed.

Bachelor’s degree with major in Business Administration, Statistics, or Quantitative Analysis from an accredited college or university preferred. Computer Sciences courses preferred. Experience Seven (7) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include three (3) years of project management, office operations management, managed care, insurance-related and/or statistical analysis experience. Supervisory experience preferred. Skills & Knowledge · Thorough knowledge of related field procedures or insurance-related procedures and/or managed care systems and operations · Strong knowledge of project management · Strong knowledge of statistical analysis · Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills · PC literate, including Microsoft Office products · Leadership/management/motivational skills · Analytical and interpretive skills · Strong organizational skills · Excellent interpersonal skills · Excellent negotiation skills · Ability to work in a team environment · Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies