Associate Project Manager Job in Las Vegas 89128, Nevada US

The Associate Project Manager will be a key position in Enterprise Project Management, working with department managers to document processes and procedures, find efficiencies and implement new initiatives.  The candidate must have well-developed interpersonal, communication and analytic skills, knowledge of business operations, processes and information technology and be able to evaluate business needs and identify opportunities.  The candidate must be able to define processes, develop project requirements and work to ensure projects are successfully completed in an efficient manner in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Under the direction of a more senior project manager, manage a small project or single phase of a larger project
* Interview business managers to understand business processes, systems/technologies and issues
* Prepare detailed written documents of defined processes
* Ability to understand managers’ needs and accurately develop detailed project requirements to meet those needs
* Create flowcharts, diagrams and other graphical images to clarify and support documentation
* Research solutions to business issues
* Maintain understanding of core business applications
* Manage project issues and managers’ concerns and escalate as needed
* Facilitate project meetings with managers, IT and upper management; document and communicate action items and outcomes, following up as needed
* Develop business test plan / test cases as needed
* Perform business end user testing, document results and work with IT to resolve any issues
* Support EPMO team as needed

REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor’s degree in business or MIS is preferred
* 2+ years Project Management experience is preferred
* Must possess excellent analytical, problem solving and business writing skills
* Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple project plans simultaneously
* Must be able to adapt to changing schedules and learn new technologies quickly
* Ability to interact with individuals at all levels within the organization
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required; proficiency in Visio and SharePoint preferred
* Excellent communication and relationship building skills
* Healthcare / Claims experience a plus

JOB LOCATION
Las Vegas, NV (must be willing to relocate immediately)

SALARY BENEFITS
Competitive salary plus medical, dental, vision, flex savings, pre-paid legal, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance benefits in addition to a 401k retirement plan, nine paid holidays and a paid time off (PTO) plan.

CONTACT
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume, salary bonus history (mandatory in order to receive consideration for the position), and daytime contact information to careers@emailhdi.com marked “Associate Project Manager” in the Subject heading of the e-mail. Please note that we will be unable to respond to each resume received, but also note that your resume will be reviewed in a confidential manner. Thank you for your time and interest! HDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PRINCIPALS ONLY