Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.
Responsible for project management, stakeholder engagement, communications management, performance tracking and reporting, and project resource management. Works closely with a set of workstreams/portfolios and their respective executive sponsor(s), to drive project success and contribute to the overall goals of the organization.
Responsibilities
Portfolio Leadership:
* Provide strategic leadership for a set of portfolios, aligning project activities with organizational objectives.
* Collaborate with executive sponsors to understand business objectives and ensure project alignment.
Stakeholder Engagement and Management:
* Identify, engage, and manage stakeholders at various levels.
* Foster positive relationships with executive sponsors, project teams, and other relevant stakeholders.
Communications Management:
* Develop and implement effective communication strategies for the portfolios.
* Ensure clear and transparent communication within the project teams and with stakeholders.
Performance Tracking and Reporting:
* Establish performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for projects within the portfolios.
* Track project performance against established metrics and prepare regular reports for executive sponsors and the Director of PMO.
Project Resource Management & Capacity Planning:
* Work closely with Project Managers to allocate resources effectively.
* Collaborate with the Resource Management team to address resource constraints and optimize capacity.
* Conduct capacity planning exercises to ensure that the team can meet the demands of the portfolios.
* Anticipate resource needs and work proactively to address capacity challenges.
Risk Management:
* Identify and assess risks associated with projects within the portfolios.
* Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with project teams.
Project Management:
* Manage all stages of the projects assigned with minimal support, including planning, implementing and monitoring activities.
* Work with managers and team members to develop appropriate methodology plans and activities with appropriate tasks, resources, milestones, cost analysis and timelines.
* Provide all levels of project communications and work with project sponsors or product owners to resolve issues, address changes and identify risks.
Continuous Improvement:
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the portfolios, identifying areas for optimization and efficiency gains.
Other:
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
* Bachelor's degree in project management, Business Administration, Health Administration, related field (master's degree preferred) or equivalent work experience.
* Proven experience as a Portfolio Manager or in a similar role.
* 7 years' experience managing successful projects using a formal methodology life cycle.
Professional Certification
* Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification (preferred).
Technical Skills and Knowledge
* Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:
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Excellent Benefits and Compensation:
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About Medical Mutual:
Medical Mutual's status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don't answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.
There's a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.
We're not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we're also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we're proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.
At Medical Mutual and its family of companies we celebrate differences and are mutually invested in our employees and our community. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.