Project Manager I (Remote)

Location: Remote - United States

Department: Operations Excellence

The Project Manager is responsible for defining, managing, and communicating project objectives, creating relevant project plans, applying risk management methodologies, and resolving conflicts. This role also involves monitoring and addressing schedule conflicts, resource constraints, and project risks.

The Gig:

• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using project management software.
• Communicate project expectations and progress clearly and promptly to clients, team members, and leadership.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate team members.
• Assess and manage risks related to schedule changes.
• Identify and resolve issues within the project team.
• Manage project dependencies and critical paths.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and communication documents.
• Organize and plan the project teams capacity quantitatively.
• Ensure efficient use of team capacities, set priorities, and resolve bottlenecks.
• Demonstrate initiative and drive in a fast-paced environment.
• Identify and communicate risks, taking action to mitigate them and ensure client satisfaction.

What you need to make the cut:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years professional project management experience within Employee Benefits Administration industry
• Preferred experience: PMI-ACP, PMP, ScrumMaster, or consulting.
• Demonstrated ability to meet strategic and tactical goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, negotiation and decision-making skills, and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive results and mitigate risks. 

The pay range for this position is 52K to 70K per year (pay to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data). 

This role is eligible to participate in the annual bonus incentive plan.