Job Details
Full-timeEstimated: $76,000 - $98,000 a year
Qualifications
- Risk management
- Product development
- Software development
- Agile
- Project management methodology
Full Job Description
We’re looking for a qualified Project Manager to join Vitality’s Project Management Office in a role dedicated to the management and implementation of strategic software product launch initiatives. This position will be located in Downtown Chicago, IL. *Temporarily remote*
Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to:
Responsible for developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Responsible for creating and executing project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
Coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
Responsible for developing and controlling deadlines, budgets, and activities
Managing day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
Responsible for tracking and reporting project effort and expenses
Holding regular status meetings with project teams
Ensuring project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
Managing complexity and ambiguity comfortably and providing guiding leadership
Effectively applying PM methodology and enforcing project standards
Responsible for minimizing exposure and risk on project
Resolving and/or escalating issues in a timely fashion
Understanding how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully
Responsible for delivering engaging, informative, well-organized presentations
Ability and willingness to perform other responsibilities as assigned
Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
Strong ability to multi-task
Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Required:
Three years of proven experience managing enterprise projects and performing risk management and all Project Manager responsibilities and functions for software project implementations
Experience:
Experience with Mobile product development highly desirable
Experience working within Agile software development methodology
Wellness or insurance industry or related experience is desired
Excellent communication and consensus building expertise
Knowledge:
Ability to work in a globally distributed multi-team environment
Management of multiple external client stakeholders, including product design and vendor partners, highly desirable
PMI or other project certifications highly desired
Employment Equity
Vitality is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs
