Project Manager, Payer Relations And Contracting

Job Description
General Summary
Responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and implementing projects and initiatives in support of the Payer Relations and Contracting Department that are aligned with the Systems Payer Strategy. Work closely with the Senior Director, Payer Relations &
Contracting, staff and other partners to coordinate &
implement projects. Work is performed under limited supervision. Direct report to the Senior Director, Pay Relations &
Contracting.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.
Organize and manage project teams, develop project plans, schedules, and scope.
Schedule and facilitate project team meetings;
create agendas to ensure project expectations are communicated to leaders, team members, and other stakeholders in a clear, and concise manner.
Maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, project plans, status reports, and issue logs.
Monitor and provide project status reporting regarding project/initiatives milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks, and issues, communicating across project stakeholders and management.
Ensure projects and initiatives are completed on-time, within budget, by ensuring that activities are properly sequenced and within coordinated timelines.
Ensure that project or initiative objectives are met by monitoring and measuring progress regularly to identify blockers and potential risks to project success and take corrective action, as necessary.
Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
Function as a liaison between various teams and leadership to ensure alignment with project objectives.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels of leadership, staff, and vendors.
Identify improvement opportunities, create, and maintain focus, enthusiasm, and momentum for projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.