Project Manager, HDMS in Dallas, Texas For Sale

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY About HDMS: Health Data & Management Solutions, Inc. (HDMS), a subsidiary of Aetna, is a software development company on the cutting edge of health IT data solutions. Offering data warehouse, management and analysis tools for the healthcare industry, HDMS strives to improve and enhance its product suite for health plans, employers and providers through constant innovation. HDMS' web-based products and services provide flexible, high-value reporting tools that empower users to maximize the value of their health care data and support benefit decisions. For more information about Health Data & Management Solutions, please visit www.hdms.com or contact inquiry@hdms.com. Responsible for managing, directing and planning one complex or multiple less complex projects Ability to communicate effectively with sr. management. Leads a matrixed project team in executing assigned tasks and coordinating the efforts of internal and external project team members. Ensures that project team members complete tasks and deliverables on time and within budget, and that the project delivers promised business functionality. Works with advisers from key functional areas (e.g.,Product Management, Account Management, Data Operations. Sales) to understand potential project impact on the organization, align project work, and execute activities accordingly. Manages to the project budget, and reports project cost information in an accurate and timely manner. Coordinates utilization of subject matter experts in the business segment to assist in the identification, validation, and resolution of business system needs. Acts as the liaison between project team members, Product Manager, and/or the HDMS Steering Committee to ensure that expectations and objectives are clearly understood by all parties, and to communicate project information including the status of deliverables, scope changes, and issues. EDUCATION The highest level of education desired for candidates in this position is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. REQUIRED SKILLS General Business/Applying Reasoned Judgment/ADVANCED General Business/Ensuring Project Discipline/ADVANCED General Business/Maximizing Work Practices/ADVANCED ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION Proactively evaluates project activities, builds contingency plans, executes corrective action, and monitors issue resolution to mitigate risks such as scope and/or budget variances. Manages the scope of the project, and ensures that scope changes are reviewed and approved by the Business Sponsor where appropriate. Monitors and holds project resources accountable for meeting performance metrics. Background/Experience Desired Education and Certification Requirements: - 5+ years experience in project delivery, systems analysis or project management. - Proven strong leadership skills managing/working with large high performance teams - Understanding of the system development life cycle. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary by position. Click here to review the benefits associated with this position. Aetna does not permit the use of tobacco related products or drugs in the workplace.
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