Project Manager position that will operate as a 9-month+ contract. This role will be performed remotely on EST hours. Key skills would include experience with benefits administration.
Manage all aspects related to the implementation of a new North America Health and Welfare Benefits Administration vendor (s) and solution on behalf of client. In addition, this individual will need to partner closely with the incumbent provider Conduent and any other incumbent benefits providers to ensure a seamless transition of services on behalf of the 10,000 employees to whom these services are delivered.
- Lead the successful implementation of the new benefits administration technology and services on behalf of client.
- Develop and manage an integrated project plan that includes all functional IM responsibilities including business requirements, IM technology changes/updates, data confirmation and review, employee support set up, security protocols, business and compliance reporting, end to end solutions testing and employee communications.
- Maintain all implementation tasks and project activities, as well as identifying risks, developing mitigation plans, and resolution throughout the project. Oversee the successful completion of deliverables.
- Assesses project progress against the initial scope of work, timelines and success criteria
- Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with project teams, sponsors, and third-party provider
Required Qualifications
- 5 years plus managing projects within the employee benefits industry
- PMP certified or commensurate proven experience
- Strong knowledge of employee benefits, health and welfare and related regulations
- Ability to collaborative with vendors and a variety of functional stakeholders at all levels
- Experienced presenter with strong oral and written communication skills
- Self-motivated and executes deliverables with speed and precision
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Expert skills with the Google Suite, Smartsheet