The Project Manager manages all aspects of a project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget. As Project Manager for CenterWell Home Health, this role performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative/operational/customer support assignments. Performs computations. Typically works on semi-routine assignments.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager designs, communicates, and implements an operational plan for completing the project; monitors progress and performance against the project plan; takes action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Identifies, develops, and gathers the resources to complete the project. Prepares designs and work specifications; develops project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.

Communicates with other operational areas in the organization to secure specialized resources and contributions for the project. Conducts meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project. Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and coordinates project staff to meet project targets and milestones. Decisions are typically focus on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments. Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, and works under minimal direction. Follows standard policies/practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion.

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Abide by and demonstrate the company Mission – Vision – Values through both behavior and job performance on a day-to-day basis.
• Manage all aspects of a project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget.
• Liaise with other departments and various associate levels, including senior management to secure specialized resources and contributions for the project, using independent judgment and discretion.
• Design, communicate, and implement an operational plan for completing the project; monitor progress and performance against the project plan; take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• May develop/implement/conduct training programs as related to the project.
• Estimate the costs, resources, and time required to complete the project and monitor activities, allocate resources and assign tasks to ensure these targets are met.
• Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project. This may include developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts and selecting project staff, using independent judgement and discretion.
• Set priorities, allocate tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones.
• Responsible for engaging subject matter experts when designing and defining operational requirements that drive new application, program or process development and/or existing enhancements and ensures all documentation requirements of the same are met.
• Conducts project meetings and prepares reports to communicate the status of the project.
• May lead junior staff or others.
• Coach and mentor team members in project processes and deliverables.
• Serve as a change agent by leveraging influential authority with employees and stakeholders to accelerate project deliverables.
• Manage the project plan through holding project team members accountable to tasks on the project and help them with planning to complete their tasks.
• Review and adhere to all Company policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook.
• Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience
• 3 to 5 years related experience.
• PMP Certification a plus.
• Ability to lead small / medium projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Change management experience a plus.

Additional Information:

This position would have a hybrid office schedule with multiple days in CenterWell's Overland Park, Kansas office. Ideally interested candidates should reside in the Kansas City metro area.

CenterWell Home Health serves over 85,000 patients each day, with more than 350 locations across 38 states. As part of Humana – s Home Solutions business, we are bringing better care continuity and health outcomes into the home. We put patients at the center of everything we do, while working in collaboration with healthcare providers to bring multi-disciplinary care to the most appropriate or convenient setting. The result is easy, comprehensive and personalized care that helps patients lead healthier, happier lives.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40