Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Healthcare Management

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$80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Akkodis is seeking a Project Manager role which is Full-time with a client in Westlake, OH (Onsite). We’re ideally looking for a Project Manager with Healthcare industry expertise in managing client issues and relationships and proven experience in building and growing relationships with clients.

Salary Range: $80k-85K/annum + Benefits
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The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

• Looking for a highly motivated, hands‑on Project Manager.
• The ideal candidate is a self‑driven individual who is passionate about achieving goals and committed to providing a high level of service.
• Ideally, this individual thrives working in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high level of individual ownership and accountability.

• Accountable for assigned projects and initiatives including developing project plans appropriate for each project.
• Guide project team using project management standards and methodologies to meet project goals.
• Responsible for delivery and quality of project artifacts and documentation.
• Oversee resource and cost estimates; implement projects as per the deadlines and well within budget.
• Create and execute project plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements throughout the project.
• Effectively communicate across the organization and clients including executive level stakeholders, technical and non‑technical resources.
• Must have high level of professional poise and comfort with leading discussions with decision makers, end‑users and IT professionals.
• Oversee the day‑to‑day project tasks, ensuring the teams’ progress against established objectives, timelines, deliverables and quality standards.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Anticipate and eliminate barriers/risks to project success.
• Responsible for creating, utilizing and reviewing documents/deliverables necessary for providing exceptional service and ensuring communication of the project plan to the necessary stakeholders.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members, vendors and other project stakeholders.
• Facilitate status meetings and communication with project team and stakeholders to ensure project is moving forward in a manner consistent with the project plan. Coordinate resolution of issues and concerns.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, requirements documentation, communication and presentations.
• Must have demonstrated ability to ask questions of the business, formulate action plans, and execute and deliver successful projects independently and of high quality.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvements and escalate issues for resolution as needed.
• Develop a deep understanding of the various business products, processes, applications and technology platforms and effectively communicate the same.
• Champion the implementation of Scrum/Agile processes and methodologies.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a project manager with a focus on managing complex projects, including extensive, real‑world client experience. May substitute with active CAPM certification or relevant project management educational experience.
• Previous experience in the Healthcare, Property & Casualty, and/or Pharmacy Benefit Management insurance industry with a thorough understanding of claim and payment processing.
• High sense of accountability, owning one’s work and taking pride in it; commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Experience with processes of strategic planning and management, customer training and education, process improvement, change & scope management, conflict resolution, resource planning and utilization.
• Expertise in managing client issues and relationships; proven experience in building and growing relationships with…