HIH - IT Project Management Advisor

Skills:

• Strong technical test experience
• The ability to write a Program/Project Test Strategy and Program/Project Level Test Plan
• Deep understanding of technical requirements, portfolio, and program epics
• Ability to develop and manage all aspects of the technical testing effort, including plans, interdependencies, schedule, budget, tools, and required personnel.
• Good understanding of best testing practices and ability to provide feedback at technical reviews.
• Ability to document and communicate the status of testing progress against plans, taking corrective action as necessary.
• Ability to provide technical leadership to meet testing deadlines and objectives.
• Ability to review deliverables for completeness, quality, and compliance with established project standards.
• Expert level of Healthcare products, Commercial, Medicare/Medicaid
• Team Leadership & Development including ability to mentor, coach, and effectively transfer expertise to others.
• Ability to resolve conflict (striving for win-win outcomes); ability to execute with limited information and ambiguity.
• Ability to deal with organizational politics including ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively.
• Strong Influencing skills (sound business and technical acumen as well as skilled at achieving buy-in for delivery strategies)
• Stakeholder management (setting and managing expectations)
• Strong business acumen including ability to effectively articulate business objectives.
• Analytical skills, Highly Focused, Team player, Versatile, Resourceful
• Ability to learn and apply quickly including ability to effectively impart knowledge to others.
• Effective under pressure
• Precise communication skills, including an ability to project clarity and precision in verbal and written communication and strong presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Experience Required:

• Experience providing mentoring/coaching to several individuals.
• Experience with managing vendor relationships.
• Experience with Agile delivery methodology.