Contract Opportunity5 Months +Job Description:This position is responsible to lead clinical services projects that support the organization's strategic plan related to Clinical Services, regulatory requirements, operational initiatives, or health care reform. Projects may include evaluation and/or implementation of services, systems, or business process improvement opportunities.* Responsible for the successful planning, execution, and completion of projects.* Identify challenges, facilitate solution development, and make recommendations to the project sponsor and all stakeholders as needed.* Communicate project status and barriers to key stakeholders throughout the project.* Develop and maintain project documentation and artifacts such as charters, statements of work (SOW), risk registers, issue logs, and other documentation as required by the department.* Collaboratively and effectively work with internal and external entities including vendors.* Organize, motivate, and provide leadership across clinical work teams.* Provide recommendation and manage individual projects utilizing multiple methodologies (i.e. Waterfall, Agile, etc.)* Support the development of project budgets and cost benefit analyses.* Acquire and maintain knowledge of industry practices, trends, and methodologies.* Support business leaders by identifying strategic or operational project opportunities for annual project planning.* Other projects and duties as assigned.Education:* Bachelor's degree in project management, business, or related field preferred; knowledge or demonstrated work experience in clinical health plan project management may be considered in lieu of degree.* Nursing degree preferred, but not required.Required Experience:* Five years of demonstrated project management experience.* Two years of experience leading large teams.* Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.* Understanding of project management concepts and methodologies.Preferred Experience:* PMI Certification is strongly preferred.* Practical experience in and/or knowledge of health care, managed care, government programs or health plans.* Agile SCRUM Master Certification.