Sr. Project Manager Data and AI

We are seeking an experienced Data & AI Sr. Project Manager to lead our data program initiative. This role requires expertise in project management methodologies, data program execution, and executive communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead, facilitate, coordinate, and track day-to- day activities required to ensure the project is completed on time, successfully, and in a manner consistent with organizational goals, departmental policies and established processes
• Take initiative to drive work delivery to completion proving out clear value that is metric driven.
• Full understanding of project management methodologies
• Develop detailed project plan(s), timeline, and resource allocation for each migration phase.
• Create repeatable project assets including but not limited to agendas, meeting minutes, project plans, status reports and executive read out
• Successfully manage the scope of the project, including internal priorities
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to identify risks to project success; develop effective action plans for remediation and resolution
• Appropriately manage / escalate project issues or risks
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, verbal and written, with internal customers, project teams and leadership
• Use of all governance tools (scope document, project status reports, risk and change logs, tollgates, etc.), for all assigned projects, to effectively manage all projects
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address potential migration challenges.
• Organize and own the project swim lanes, assigning accountability and following up with responsible internal technology teams
• Ensure that sprints are managed according to Agile methods and product releases are in alignment with the overall business and technical architecture
• Track milestones, activities and inter-dependencies across projects and tasks, with frequent status updates.

Qualifications Expected for Position

· Change Management skills, Prosci certification preferred but not required

· Proven experience as a Project Manager with a focus on data program initiative preferred

· Experience with health benefits, health and wellness, health plans or systems

· Strong understanding of data program initiative, tools, and best practices

· Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is a plus

· Prefer 5+ years of software related project management

· Proved track record (5+ years experience) of project management as well as experience with Agile teams and platforms.

· Experience delivering solutions for enterprise level systems (in the healthcare industry preferred)

· Executive-level communication skills supporting recommendations, design ideas, and analysis to team and stake holders.

· Knowledge of analytical strategies and methodologies that help drive pace and outcomes for the product’s functionalities.

· Understanding of modeling terminologies helpful in supporting analytics.

Additional Responsibilities:

· Business Case Tracking- Conduct comprehensive business case tracking, capture requirements, and validate program justification with stakeholders

· Agile Team Management - Track team performance at scrum level, facilitating daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives while removing impediments

· Executive Reporting - Provide regular status updates to leadership on program progress, risks, milestones, and resource requirements

· Framework Development - Build comprehensive framework for tracking progress, managing backlog, and providing ongoing support to delivery teams

· Stakeholder Management - Coordinate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and business units to ensure alignment and successful delivery

· Risk Management - Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while maintaining detailed risk registers and contingency plans

· Quality Assurance - Implement quality gates and validation processes to ensure deliverables meet business requirements and technical standards

· Budget Management - Monitor program budget, track expenses, and provide financial forecasting to ensure cost-effective delivery

· Change Management - Lead organizational change initiatives related to data processes and system implementations

· Documentation - Maintain comprehensive program documentation including project plans, status reports, and lessons learned

· Resource Coordination - Manage resource allocation across multiple workstreams while optimizing team capacity and productivity

Pay: $60.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote