Job Summary:

The Manager, Portfolio Management established a trusted advisor relationship with assigned strategic pillar leadership to ensure the delivery of assigned project/programs.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the planning process to create the Project Charters and business cases, including collaborating with IT leadership, and creating an integrated key project milestones
• Integrate continuous improvement and innovation into all projects and programs for the assigned strategic pillar
• Partner with EPMO Governance, Enterprise Delivery, Legal (Compliance/Regulatory) and IT teams to ensure compliance, on time delivery and operational readiness of projects/programs for the assigned strategic pillar
• Become a subject matter expert in the assigned strategic pillar
• Support the gathering and prioritization of business and technical requirements for assigned projects
• Periodically conduct a review assessing projects, team members, support tools, and artifacts for open collaboration, quality, and adherence to company best practices—coach Enterprise Delivery based on the assessment findings
• Support the implementation of risk mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and stakeholder communication
• Assist with the rapid resolution or escalation of issues, blockers, and hindrances using company best practices
• Assure the management and control of scope and change
• Responsible for the continuous improvement of project management and service delivery best practices, processes, and tools
• Responsible for resource estimation and optimization, hiring, training, coaching, career and succession planning, completing performance appraisals and disciplinary actions, driving motivation, collaboration, and performance for all direct reports
• Perform other job related duties as requested

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Computer Science or related field or equivalent years of relevant experience is required
• Minimum of seven (7) years of work experience, to include at least five (5) years of project management experience, is required
• Management experience is preferred
• Familiarity of the healthcare payer industry and knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare is preferred
• Computer Science background or work experience in application development preferred

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of project management processes, techniques and tools, development lifecycle
• Strong planning, negotiating and influencing skillset
• Flexibility in leading innovation and organizational change
• Exceptional collaboration and relationship building skills
• Excellent critical listening and systematic thinking skills
• Excellent decision making/problem solving skills
• Proven ability to effectively interact at all organizational levels
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor project managers and business analysts—able to defuse tension and resolve conflict among and between teams and members
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating
• Demonstrated excellence in analysis and collaboration skills
• Hands on proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Project, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Business acumen and politically astute—ability to act with diplomacy and sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Solid leadership experience and skills
• Energetic, enthusiastic self-starter, time management skills
• Customer service oriented

Licensure and Certification:

• Project Management Certification required – PMI, PMP or equivalent

Working Conditions:

• General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Compensation Range:

CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type (hourly/salary):

Organization Level Competencies

• Create an Inclusive Environment

• Cultivate Partnerships

• Develop Self and Others

• Drive Execution

• Influence Others

• Pursue Personal Excellence

• Understand the Business

This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.