EPMO Project Mgr III/IV

Job Description: Summary:Under the guidance of the assigned EPMO leader, the EPMO Project Manager is responsible for managing and delivering application, operations, ongoing program, and/or business projects for the Excellus Health Plan. Essential Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:Level I: * Works with Project Manager Levels II/III/IV to determine project schedules, deliverables, assignments, tasks, project meetings (scheduling and meeting notes), status reporting, communication, and action items, as required. * Works with Project Managers Level II/III/IV and project teams to track work, tasks, and project assignments in order to keep projects on-time and within scope and budget. * Facilitates core team meetings and other relevant project meetings including managing project agendas and minutes. * Creates and manages documents in support of the project Change Management (CMR) process. * Functions as a back-up for Project Manager Levels II/III/IV, as needed. * Performs project management duties over small tier and Enterprise projects or other initiatives as assigned. * Maintains currency on emerging project management techniques and advanced communication mechanisms. * Learns departmental tools required to do the work: Planview, Microsoft Teams, Sciquest, SNOW etc. * Monitors and evaluates quality of performance and product from all work within scope of responsibility. * Always acts professionally. * Fosters an environment of continuous improvement and encourages innovative thinking. * Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies' mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs. * Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures. * Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required. * Performs other functions as assigned by management.Level II (in addition to Level I responsibilities): * Plans, directs, and coordinates a matrixed team's activities to manage and implement approved scope from business case through project close-out. * Plans, schedules, monitors, and reports on activities related to the project. * Determines, monitors, and reviews all project economics to include project costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, project resources, and project risks. * Monitors and controls project scope, requirements and change management needs. * Identifies the appropriate blend of talent and resources to meet project needs and requirements. * Formulates contingency plans to address schedule revisions, resource adjustments, funding allocations, and work requirements. * Applies appropriate tools to accurately estimate and plan the work of teams or project groups within agreed processes and policies. Produces work plans according to required standards. * Monitors and reports on the progress of the resolution of high impact problems according to established standards. * Escalates issues which project team is unable to resolve through appropriate channels relating to schedules, working methods, resources, staff matters, or technical difficulties. Passes decisions clearly outside scope of project upward, including proposed solutions whenever appropriate. * Meets regularly with management, sponsors, and project teams to review project scope/progress and resolve project issues. * Establishes appropriate metrics for measuring key project criteria. * Maintains currency on emerging technologies and project management techniques. * Monitors and evaluates quality of performance and product from all work within scope of responsibility. * Fosters an environment of continuous improvement. Constantly exploring ways to increase efficiencies and productivity, reducing waste, and reducing costs. * Matrix manages cross-functional suppliers: internal IT, outsource partners, co