Job Title: Sr. Technical PM (121113-RECCAR-IO45-C-RAJ)

Location:  Washington, DC

Duration:  1 year contract w/potential for extension

Emp.Type: 1099/ W2

Background:

This position is for the "ICD-10 Implementation" project.  The transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 required by October 1, 2014, is a mandate impacting the healthcare industry. This project will finalize remaining development, testing, and implementation.

Job Responsibilities:

Adhere and follow the PMO defined Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) processes.

Ability to work in a team environment with internal and external stakeholders. (External stakeholders to include the Blue Cross and Blue Sheild Association and Blue Cross and Blue Sheild Plans).

Coordinate and manage activities associated with the requirements, analysis, design, development of ICD-10 logic and codes. The activities may also include management of reporting, data feeds and documentation.

Support and assist SQA (Software Quality Assurance) activities and processes.

Create/maintain Project Charter/Initiation Document

Create/maintain Project Plan including subsidiary plans for managing requirements, change, testing, communication, implementation, risk, issues, etc.

Create/maintain Project Schedule in MS Project.

Create, manage & maintain Project Design, Implementation Plan, Resource Allocation Model and resource Estimate, Risk and Issue Logs.

Work cooperatively on integrated team of staff to successfully address any associated risks and issues.

Conduct, facilitate and participate in various meetings regarding the coordination of project activities and deliverables.

Conduct and facilitate town hall calls and informational sessions.

Manage scope, schedule, budget and quality for the assigned projects.

Ensure that all project milestones are met and deliverables are created with highest quality.

Monitor and control resource utilization per the approved budget.

Prepare monthly financial variance report (actual vs. budget) and provide forecast through the end of the project.

Ensure effective communication within and outside of the project team.

Report status to Program Manager on a regular basis.

Write various status reports.

Assist Program Manager in preparing and reporting statuses to Sr. Management and other Project Stakeholders.

'Own' the assigned project and be on top of all project activities, issues, risks, deliverables, milestones and dependencies.

Other Project Management deliverables and tasks as assigned.

Required Skills:

Strong Project Management Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with senior level executives and customers.

Ability to effectively negotiate and collaborate with functional team members within a matrix organization

Demonstrated writing and presentation skills (writing sample will be requested)

PMP Certification is a plus

A minimum of 10 years experience in managing technical projects through the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Projects to include various development methodologies including waterfall and agile.

Knowledge of and experience in IT environment (mainframe, infrastructure, Web/Java)

Excellent knowledge of MS Office 2000 tool set – MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project and MS Visio.

Strong communication skills.

Ability to work independently with minimal direction and follow-up required

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to provide structure in an unstructured and rapidly changing environment

Highly motivated with a positive attitude.

Experience with HIPAA and other mandates is highly desired.

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