IT Project Manager (Core Systems)

Job Description - IT Project Manager (Core Systems) (2400424)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.ResponsibilitiesAssists in managing all stages of the IT projects assigned with management support, including planning, implementing and monitoring activities. Work with IT line managers and team members to develop appropriate methodology plans and assists 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 and mitigations.Provide appropriate business analysis by working closely with business areas to understand the business need and work with IT to identify alternative technical, architectural and design solutions to meet that need. Identify future business needs, especially from a strategic perspective.Contribute to ongoing IT project leadership process improvement by peer review of other projects, recommendations to the Project Management Practices team (Waterfall) or the Community of Practice related teams (Agile) and leading by example in following IT project methodology standards.Engages in continuous education.QualificationsEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree in business, Information Systems or equivalent work experience.3-7 years’ experience managing successful IT projects using a formal methodology life cycle and software development methodology.Professional Certification(s):Appropriate methodology certification preferred as offered through the Project Management Institute (PMI).Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred for Waterfall professionals.Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification preferred for Agile professionals.Technical Skills and Knowledge:Strong knowledge of Waterfall project management and/or Agile scrum master methodologies/processes.Working knowledge of the applications development life cycle and infrastructure processes.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:A Great Place to Work:We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.Whether you are working remote or in the office, employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available.On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.Excellent Benefits and Compensation:Employee bonus program.401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.Access to an Employee Assistance Program.Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment.After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.An Investment in You:Career development programs and classes.Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.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.We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.

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