Technical Project Manger Job in Sugar Land, Texas US

Technical Project Manger

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY This position can be located in any Aetna site or current WAH. Opportunity with newly created eBusiness Operation Team. Focused on creating a culture and service model that supports self-service technology. Manage significant project initiatives. Ability to direct, evaluate, and provide requirements/specifications for use of appropriate business processes and systems to support eBusiness initiatives. Strong project management skills, strong technical knowledge of products and systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in AIS. This will aide in effectively managing in the business production environment where the day to day activity consists of maintaining control and providing quick resolutions to issues related to the customer experience in a self-service environment. Accountable for alignment and oversight of all enterprise and strategic programs/projects within the Plan Sponsor Services organization. Establish the governance structure and ensure the governance is managed effectively providing the decision making support needed for the program. EDUCATION The highest level of education desired for candidates in this position is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Project Management/Project Management Certification is desired Project Management/Project Management Professional (PMP) is desired Project Management/Six Sigma Certification: Green Belt is desired Project Management/Six Sigma Certification: Yellow Belt is required FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCES Project Management/Integration Management/4-6 Years Information Technology/Project management/4-6 Years Information Technology/Application maintenance support/4-6 Years Information Technology/Vendor management/4-6 Years Information Technology/Business architecture/1-3 Years TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCES System Management/Change Control/4-6 Years/End User Desktop Tools/Microsoft PowerPoint/7-10 Years/End User Database/Intuit QuickBase/1-3 Years/Administrator REQUIRED SKILLS Leadership/Anticipating and Innovating/ADVANCED General Business/Communicating for Impact/ADVANCED Technology/Justifying the Business Case/ADVANCED DESIRED SKILLS Technology/Developing Competitive Technology and Architecture/FOUNDATION Leadership/Fostering a Global Perspective/ADVANCED General Business/Consulting for Solutions/ADVANCED ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION The job will require participation and the conducting of focus group sessions, meeting with vendors, and consulting senior management in support of efforts to meet the need of our customers. The ideal candidate will be experienced with the various processes utilized to resolve technical application related issues. Must demonstrate the ability to influence others and win support on critical issues. The candidate must be able to lead complex projects using strong management skills and display proven success in leading project teams. Strong presentation skills to senior level managers are a must. Key functions include: coordination of project activity, facilitating meetings with internal Aetna team resources, external business partners, monitoring key milestone dates, and developing strategies to close gaps to ensure the project success. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary by position. Click here to review the benefits associated with this position. Aetna does not permit the use of tobacco related products or drugs in the workplace.