RCM Healthcare Project Manager

Job Description - RCM Healthcare Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Program and Project Management (PPM) tools and methodologies to lead RCM Healthcare strategic initiatives. Responsible for driving project success by developing and implementing comprehensive project plans in alignment with strategic company goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing multiple initiatives and foster project team engagement
• Coordinate project teams consisting of managers and technical resources and continuously monitor project progress against milestones and deliverables.
• Lead the planning and implementation of project initiatives that merge customer requirements with strategic goals
• Create project reporting, track project KPIs and develop communications to convey the status and forecast of the project against the project plan.
• Proactively communicate with the project team and stakeholders to identify issues, develop solutions and implement efficiencies
• Analyze financial information related to projects and manage project budgets

Required Skills and Experience

• 5-7 years relevant project management experience includes demonstrated proficiency in Waterfall, Agile, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies (PMP, CSM, and/or Six Sigma certifications preferred)
• Healthcare Revenue Cycle Services (RCM) experience preferred
• Track record of successfully balancing multiple, concurrent projects
• Strong analytical skills
• Good inter-personal skills and customer service skills, able to deal with all levels within an organization and relieve potential conflicts.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills required, with all levels of the organization including executive level status updates and communications
• Must be able to translate between technical and business management in both written and verbal forms
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and Project
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and quality.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.