Project Manager (Mid Wilshire)
About DestinationRx, Inc.
DestinationRx is a venture backed healthcare company providing web based tools that help consumers choose and use the best health plans and medications for themselves and their families. Founded in 1999, DestinationRx is a leader in consumer drug and plan comparison technology.
The company's clients include the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), large health plans, Fortune 100 employers, advocacy organizations and individual consumers. DestinationRx assists millions of individuals with its decision support tools.
We give consumers unprecedented access to and simplicity of the information and tools for action needed to become better buyers of healthcare and healthier consumers. Join us in being a part of shaping the trends that are rapidly changing the U.S. healthcare industry. Visit us at http://www.destinationrxinc.com/.
Position Summary
The Project Manager will work with a variety of business units in order to facilitate the timely completion of assigned projects. This individual will be responsible for shepherding the project through the entirety of its lifecycle, from approval through completion, while chairing all related meetings, maintaining any relevant project documents, and ensuring that all issues are appropriately escalated. The Project Manager will also be responsible for providing concise periodic project status updates to the PMO Manager and will assist in the maintenance of PMO related company metrics.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
Leads internal teams/task forces
Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities while maximizing the individuals full potential.
Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.
Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
Minimizes our exposure and risk on projects.
Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Reviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate.
Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.
Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
Tracks and reports team hours on a weekly basis.
Understands basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and makes decisions accordingly.
Communication
Effectively facilitates regular status meetings with project team.
Sets, manages, and communicates expectations.
Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
Teamwork
Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.
Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.
Mitigates team conflict and communication problems.
Essential Qualifications (Skills, Background, and Education)
3-5 years project management experience
Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall development models
Four year degree
Ability to deliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
Possesses general understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design.
Understands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures.
Preferred Qualifications
PMP Certified
3+ years experience in a .NET-based SaaS company with multi-tenant architecture.
Experience with TFS
Experience with SharePoint
Ability to challenge, motivate, develop, and mentor colleagues.
Remains on the forefront of emerging industry practices.
Work Location: Los Angeles
Travel Requirements: None
DRx Benefit Package
DestinationRx also provides an array of fringe benefits to its employees. Benefits may include and are not limited to the following:
HMO, PPO & H.S.A Medical Plans
HMO & PPO Dental Plans
Life and AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k Traditional and Roth plans
Paid Time Off & Holidays
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The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
