IT Project Manager II

THIS POSITION WILL INITIALLY BE BASED IN THE HOME OFFICE LOCATED IN MACON GA WITH THE POSSIBILITY TO TRANSITION TO WORK HYBRID AFTER TRAINING AND CONTINGENT UPON JOB PERFORMANCE. DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Develop clearly defined project charters, agreed upon project schedules, and accurate project specifications. Develop project plans to include risk management and communication plans. Define and clarify scope. Develop accurate, timely project status and performance reports. Manage project tradeoffs between scope, resources, and time constraints. Monitor project health over the duration of the project life cycle, determines causes of deviations from the project plan, and takes corrective action to address deviations. Communicate changes and issues to stakeholders. Assign project work to team members. Lead and motivate team members to accomplish project objectives. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS Promote project management principles within the organization. Work with limited supervision, be self-disciplined and self-motivated. Exhibit organizational skills and ability to prioritize work. Demonstrate the confidence and ability to exercise independent judgment to make decisions and accept responsibility for the results. Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to analyze and interpret a variety of instructions, procedures, regulations, manuals, and other documents furnished in written, verbal, or schedule form. Demonstrate the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Elicit, analyze, specify, and validate project requirements for multi-departmental/cross-functional projects (when necessary). Other work-related duties as assigned by Management. QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Requires: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or related fields and 1 years’ experience as a project manager required or Associate’s Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or related fields and 2 years’ experience as a project manager and 2 years’ experience as a vital project team member (project lead, lead programmer, etc.) Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a project manager. 1 year experience managing projects and making sound decisions that are vital to company success. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook required. Knowledge of Mindjet MindManager, Microsoft Project, SharePoint or similar software preferred. Experience with the software development lifecycle (Waterfall or Agile) or process mapping preferred. Insurance experience preferred. Project management course required within one year. Must have and maintain a valid GA driver’s license. Other Skills: Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be flexible to respond to unexpected situations that require immediate attention and be adaptable to change on short notice. Must have excellent people skills such as diplomacy, tact, and patience Must pay attention to detail in composing and proofing materials SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle controls; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision requirements by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel may be necessary to visit office locations and attend conferences, training classes, and meetings. EOE M/F/D/V AA #LI-Onsite Experience Required 1 year experience managing projects and making sound decisions that are vital to company success. Education Required Bachelors or better Bachelors or better in Business Administration Bachelors or better in Information Technology Licenses & Certifications Required GA Driver's License Skills Required Project Management Preferred Time Management Behaviors Preferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Motivations Preferred Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Macon, GA 31210