IT Project Manager / Scrum Master - Healthcare Claims

synapse business systems
United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set Scrum Methodology

Job description

  • Own end-to-end project planning, execution, and delivery across multiple workstreams
  • Serve as Scrum Master - facilitate sprint ceremonies (planning, standups, reviews, retrospectives), manage backlogs, and remove impediments
  • Drive stakeholder engagement at the senior and executive level, including steering committee reporting
  • Manage risks, issues, dependencies, budgets, and vendor/contract relationships
  • Develop governance frameworks and maintain rigorous reporting cadence
  • Lead change management efforts and ensure delivery accountability across cross-functional teams
  • Produce executive-ready presentations and project artifacts

Requirements

We are seeking a seasoned IT Project Manager with hands-on Scrum Master experience to lead large-scale, complex programs within a healthcare payer environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong command of both traditional PM disciplines and Agile/Scrum frameworks, along with meaningful exposure to healthcare claims processes., *7+ years of IT Project Management experience within the healthcare industry (payer, health plan, or managed care preferred)

  • Hands-on Scrum Master experience with demonstrated command of Scrum ceremonies and frameworks
  • At minimum, a working understanding of healthcare claims processes (submission, adjudication, payment); prior experience with claims platforms, EDI 837/835, or clearinghouse integrations is a strong plus
  • Proven track record managing large, complex programs with significant budgets and cross-functional teams
  • Expertise in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies - ability to govern hybrid delivery environments
  • Strong executive communication and presentation skills
  • Experience with vendor and contract management

Nice to have

  • CSM, PMI-ACP, or PMP certification
  • Direct experience in healthcare claims system migrations or implementations
  • Familiarity with HIPAA, HEDIS, or payer compliance frameworks

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