Description and Requirements
IT Project Manager - HS
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support healthcare-related initiatives in a fully remote capacity. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and experience with healthcare operations, particularly in areas such as utilization management, service authorization, referrals, revenue cycle, and claims.
Position Details
- Estimated Assignment Duration: 1 year, with option to extend
- FTE Conversion: Not available
- Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
- Schedule: Day shift
- Travel Required: No
- Interview Process: Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
- Education: Bachelor's degree preferred; may be waived based on relevant experience
- Required Experience: Approximately 5 years of related experience
- Certifications: None required
- Systems Knowledge: Microsoft Office Suite
Key Responsibilities
- Manage projects from planning through completion, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and milestones are met.
- Develop and maintain project schedules.
- Coordinate and manage project stakeholders across teams and functions.
- Manage project resources and ensure resources are appropriately aligned with project needs.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among project stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress and address issues or risks that may impact successful delivery.
- Support healthcare-related technology and operational initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Approximately 5 years of relevant project management experience.
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience working with healthcare processes and systems, particularly in one or more of the following areas:
- Tapestry Utilization Management (UM)
- Service Authorization
- Referrals
- Revenue Cycle
- Claims
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an experienced project manager who understands healthcare operations and can effectively coordinate schedules, stakeholders, and resources. Candidates should be comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Approximately 5 years of project management experience, healthcare operations knowledge, strong organizational and communication skills, and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency. Bachelor's degree preferred but may be waived.
Key Responsibilities
- managing projects
- coordinating stakeholders
- monitoring progress
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office Suite, Tapestry Utilization Management (UM)
Job Details
- Category: Project and Program Management
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Contract, Temporary
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Languages: English
About Kaiser Permanente
A healthcare organization providing medical care and supporting healthcare operations. — Industry: Healthcare