Senior IT Project Manager Remote

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Description

The Senior IT Project Manager oversees various system projects and/or programs of a highly complex nature. The Senior IT Project Manager work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Senior IT Project Manager will have portfolio oversight where he/she will provide leadership support and guidance to Project Management team members.

Responsibilities

The Senior IT Project Manager assembles and leads project teams, identifies appropriate resources needed, and develops schedules to ensure timely completion of project. Often actively manages stakeholder partnerships and mitigates risks. Familiar with the system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member, in order to effectively coordinate the activities of the team. When managing programs, oversees the interdependencies and integration of interrelated projects, and sets strategies and leads program execution to deliver longer term business value. Can possess specialized knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) frameworks used to manage risks and issues unique to technology projects. Begins to influence department's strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.

Maintain team progress, remove blockers, set strategies and plans to better predict pipelines and schedules keeping projects on track. Effectively track Program risk and dependencies to resolution with weekly summary reports curated for leadership. Ability to foster a collaborative environment, provide training and adapt to customer demands.

Solid understanding of software development life cycle methodologies as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together. Ensuring that goals, scope and product domain are understood by everyone on the Scrum Team. Work with business partners to develop and maintain a backlog.

Promote empowerment of the team, ensure that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology or a related field

5 or more years of technical experience

Demonstrated experience in technical product selection, technical design and practical implementation of IT solutions

Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Experience in Digital Technology,

Experience with Scaled Agile

Experience with Vendor Management.

Six Sigma and/or Project Management Institute certification

Experience in the health solutions industry

Additional Information

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Company info

Humana Inc.
Website : http://www.humana.com