[Hiring] Project Manager @Connections Health Solutions

Role Description

The Project Manager will manage all aspects of a project for cross-functional teams. The Project Manager is responsible for the management of major implementation initiatives, programs, and projects. The Project Manager is a critical team member responsible for driving and coordinating multiple cross-functional work streams to deliver results on key initiatives, to improve critical business processes, and to achieve strategic objectives with a sense of urgency. The Project Manager role is focused on managing priorities, projects, and stakeholders to drive the on-time and on-budget delivery of solutions and help to ensure the continued improvement and growth of the Connections Health Solutions organization and the delivery of crisis behavioral health services.

• Facilitates coordination of all elements which support project work (meetings, agendas, deliverables, etc.).
• Maintains/updates schedules and calendars.
• Provides logistical support as needed.
• Establishes project plans, RAID logs, reporting dashboards, and status reporting.
• Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project(s) to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Alters plans and makes recommendations for future project phases or future projects, based on lessons learned from the project.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or regulatory agencies as required.
• Communicates project initiatives and tasks to team members and committee members clearly and regularly.
• Confers with staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Responds to feedback and status reports from the project team and applicable committees/leadership to revise the project tasks and/or timeline as necessary.
• Provides guidance and positive models to help others develop.
• Remains informed of changing applicable regulations which may affect project objectives, goals, progress and/or timelines.
• Travel to company subsidiaries is required.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or Management Information Systems.
• At least 4 years in management consulting, corporate development, or program/project management.
• Excellent project management skills along with effective planning and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with both internal as well as external customers and clients.
• Experience delivering measurable results on multiple large business projects/programs simultaneously.
• Track record of managing dispersed teams with complex project plans.
• Strong communication skills including influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to quickly establish credibility and rapport with key stakeholders.
• Ability to work well in a cross-functional matrix management environment with a highly collaborative, team-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Proficient skills using project management software, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project.

Requirements

• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families.
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care).
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation).
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays.
• Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support.
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan.