[Remote] Technical Project Manager (IS)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Yamhill Community Care is a nonprofit coordinated care organization dedicated to managing healthcare for Medicaid members. The Technical Project Manager is responsible for defining, planning, managing, and closing technology-based projects to support organizational and strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Develops detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, resource allocation, and risk management
• Acts as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners
• Facilitates regular meetings with stakeholders to review project status, address concerns, and gather feedback
• Partners with IS and operational departments through the entire project lifecycle, including needs assessment, charter development, and post-project retrospectives
• Defines project deliverables and success criteria, ensures alignment with project charter, organizational goals, and regulatory requirements
• Monitors and reports on project progress, adjusts project plans and tasks as needed to address challenges and changes in scope
• Ensures timely and accurate communications regarding project status to all stakeholders, including the project team, YCCO leadership, and external partners
• Organizes and facilitates regular meetings and communications to inform project stakeholders regarding project status and next steps
• Manages stakeholder expectations and ensures clear communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversees the technical aspects of projects, including workflow design, integration, and implementation
• Ensures that technical solutions meet health plan requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborates with business units and external partners to resolve technical issues and ensures successful deployment and documentation of solutions
• Develops and manages project budgets and ensures effective allocation of resources and control of costs
• Coordinates with resource managers to secure necessary personnel and equipment for project execution
• Tracks project expenditures and provides regular resource (financial and personnel) reports to senior management
• Identifies potential risks and issues related to projects and develops mitigation strategies to minimize impact
• Implements risk management processes and addresses issues proactively to avoid project delays
• Maintains a risk register and ensures regular updates are communicated to stakeholders
• Ensures that project deliverables meet quality standards and fulfills the requirements of the health plan
• Conducts testing and validation of systems to ensure functionality and performance
• Facilitates user acceptance testing and obtains sign-off from key stakeholders
• Maintains comprehensive project documentation, including plans, status reports, and issue logs
• Prepares and presents project reports to senior management, highlighting progress, challenges, and achievements
• Documents lessons learned and best practices to improve future project performance
• Works to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable services, and working relationships with diverse groups of employees, community partners, and community members
• Participates in the preparation and submission of regulatory and contract required deliverables
• Works closely with other YCCO departments, including Health Plan Operations and Compliance to assist with audits; including the External Quality Review (EQR), as needed
• Supports the organization’s quality improvement goals, including contributing to quality incentive programs and supporting measurable progress on quality metrics that advance the health and well-being of the communities we serve
• Proposes and implements process improvements
• Meets deadlines for completion of assigned responsibilities and projects
• Maintains agreed upon work schedule with punctual, regular, and predictable attendance
• Attends in person Annual Company Conference in Oregon; typically held in the fourth week of September
• Demonstrates cooperation and teamwork using a professional and respectful demeanor
• Provides cross-training on specific job responsibilities
• Meets identified goals that contribute to departmental goals
• Respectfully takes direction from Supervisor
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing technical projects in a health plan or healthcare setting
• Any combination of education and experience that would qualify candidate for the position
• Five (5) years of experience managing technical projects in a health plan or healthcare setting
• Current Project Management professional (PMP) certification
• PMP, CAPM, or similar project management certification preferred

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