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Senior IT Project Manager: Sterling Health Plans

Sterling is a growing company dedicated to innovation and teamwork. Our customers value the superior service, reliability, and commitment to excellence that Sterling's professionals demonstrate daily. And at Sterling we value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits, exciting challenges, and the opportunity for growth.

Sterling Life Insurance Company was established in 1958. In 1999, Sterling contracted with its sister company, Olympic Health Management Systems, Inc., to develop products for the rapidly expanding market comprised primarily of older Americans. Sterling's national licensing and Olympic's expertise in designing products and services exclusively related to the Medicare population have blended to form a team that is stable, innovative, and responsive to the needs of clients and beneficiaries.

Today, Sterling offers a variety of products and services to fit the needs of Medicare beneficiaries. The combined staffing of the two sister companies has grown to over 1,000 talented and diversified people working together to achieve a number of industry "firsts."

Sterling was the first to successfully contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for a newly-authorized product, Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS). By incorporating this plan into its already established Medicare supplement and Medicare Select supplement insurance plans, Sterling became the first to offer this mix of products in one platform. It is believed Sterling was also the first to allow enrollees/policyholders to move between health plans as their needs change without additional underwriting-an extraordinary feature we call Choice and Mobility.

Today Sterling is licensed in 50 states, plus Washington, D.C., and has sales offices spanning the nation. The product line continues to grow and now includes Life products and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. The products and services will not stop here. Our Business Development team is constantly looking for new programs that will benefit the Medicare market.

Sterling is rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best. Sterling is part of the Munich Re Group. Munich Re Group has earned an A+ (Superior) rating from A.M. Best, and is one of the world's largest reinsurers, dedicated to turning risk into value. With the Medicare market booming, Sterling's future looks very bright. Sterling has the right products, the right partners, the right audience, and the right people.

Sterling Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce, M/F/D/V. Employment contingent upon a successful background check.

Position Description:

Job Title: Senior IT Project Manager
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Manager, PMO
Class: CS5

Summary: Directs the company's Project Management Framework (PMF) and Governance process. Manages company projects of large size and mission-critical nature. Directly interfaces with external project vendors as needed. Participates in continuous process improvement initiatives relating to project management. Provides counsel to Sterling Senior Management regarding the appropriate application of project management processes and tools to achieve company objectives. Participates in tactical and strategic planning relating to the optimal application of emerging technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Monitor the effectiveness of the Project Management Format processes and make appropriate recommendations for continuous improvement.

2. Coordinate and chair required PMF meetings for Service Request Evaluation Team and Project Review Board.

3. Provide specialized training to Sterling resources on the purpose, processes, and deliverables required for all phases of Sterling's Project Management Framework.

4. Manage large, mission-critical company projects, providing management and/or supervised delegation in the following areas: project planning, execution, and control; procurement management; quality management; risk management; communications management; resource management; time, cost, and scope management.

5. Serve as primary liaison and vendor contract manager with external project vendors.

6. Serve as key liaison with Combined Insurance Company IT staff on project management and planning.

7. Manage assigned department staff; ensure competent, motivated staff through hiring, training, counseling, supervising, and reviewing performance of employees.

8. Participate in evaluation and selection of new company projects and initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Thorough knowledge of project management principles and processes in accordance with Project Management Institute (PMI) standards.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and how project management principles are best applied to each phase.
• Expertise in current software development techniques, methodologies, and architectures.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels within the corporation.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and analyze project needs with solid problem solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with internal and external project resources.
• Proven effective supervisory and leadership skills in being flexible, creative, diplomatic, team oriented and process driven.

Education and Experience:
• BA or BS in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance or related field. Equivalent related experience may substitute for formal education.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Business analysis certification, or proven equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum six years combined business requirements analysis and project management experience on projects of medium to high complexity.
• Minimum four years progressive experience with software development and/or IT projects.

Desired:
• Health & Life Insurance industry experience
• Vendor management experience
• Training experience

Essential Functions:
• Manual dexterity in hands to do extensive keyboarding
• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time






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