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As a Senior Project Manager embedded within the HQRI organization, you will manage all aspects of a project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget. The Senior 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 and cross-functional ways of working. This opportunity provides a broad and in-depth scope with support spanning organizational vertical and horizontal key priorities. This position is a part of a broader team with diverse capabilities to support Process Consultation & Improvement, Project Management and Strategic Consultation & Planning. The candidate will work in a team-based culture environment with an ability to adjust plans driven by regulatory or other external factors, internal factors, and/or strategic-level change.The Senior Project Manager designs, communicates, and implements an operational plan for completing the project; monitors progress and performance against the project plan; takes action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Identifies, develops, and gathers the resources to complete the project. Prepares designs and work specifications; develops project schedules, budgets, and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors. Communicates with other operational areas in the organization to secure specialized resources and contributions for the project. Conducts meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project. Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and coordinates project staff to meet project targets and milestones. 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. Scope is Healthcare Quality Improvement and Reporting spanning Medicare Risk Adjustment, Stars/Quality, and Interoperability related projects with organizational and enterprise impact.
- Apply internal processes and enforce project standards – define project plan and milestone mapping: initiating, planning, implementing, and completing the project. Project Standards can include but not limited to Intake, Charter, RACI Model/Roles and Responsibilities, Governance Structure, Project Plan, Risk/Issues Tracking, etc.
- Analyze project portfolio to ensure project updates, status and process are followed in accordance with department guidelines.
- Interface with internal, external resources to ensure the successful completion of all projects.
- Prepare presentations and communication materials on behalf of the project team including executive-level communications.
- Partner with operational teams and process team colleagues to drive process improvement and identify/apply best practices.
- Coordinate and plan meetings including the development of meeting agendas, document and distribute meeting minutes, maintaining action items/issues log, update smaller scale project plans and any other documentation as needed to support business partners.
- Monitors and reports on project progress and milestones, works closely with business partners to ensure the project remains on track and delivers successfully.
- Manages project and program interdependencies and potential roadblocks, establishes clear resolution paths, and escalates situations as necessary.
- Quarterly travel and/or as business needs arise.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 5 years or more of project management experience
- Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
- Experience managing medium to large scale projects in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage stakeholders and hold them accountable for deliverables
- Ability to manage multiple projects and navigate competing priorities
- Ability to facilitate meetings with multiple participants of varying levels capturing relevant information
- Comfortable working on new projects with limited knowledge/expertise of the content and be able to learn quickly to effectively manage the implementation
- Proficiency in communicating effectively with project stakeholders up to and including senior level leadership
- Experience facilitating meetings with multiple participants of varying levels capturing all relevant information
- Regular use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project/or something similar
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and/or experience within the Stars Organization, Risk Adjustment and/or Provider.
- PMP or CAPM Certification
- Lean or Six Sigma certification.
Additional Information
Work-At-Home Requirements:
WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high-speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
Why Humana?
At Humana, we know your well-being is important to you, and it’s important to us too. That’s why we’re committed to making resources available to you that will enable you to become happier, healthier, and more productive in all areas of your life. Just to name a few:
Work-Life Balance
Generous PTO package
Health benefits effective day 1
Annual Incentive Plan
401K - Immediate company match
Well-being program
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Student Loan Refinancing
If you share our passion for helping people, we likely have the right place for you at Humana.
Social Security Task:
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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