Project Associate
Location: Quincy Massachusetts
Description: Commonwealth of Massachusetts is at present looking to employ Project Associate right now, this position will be placed in Massachusetts. Detailed specification about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads medium and small projects in collaboration with the Director or designee
Perform data analysis, market research, and other tasks! in support of the initial feasibility study prior to the formalization of a project and present findings to senior leadership
Assist in the documentation of new project plan writing. Responsible for developing the project schedule and budget for approval. Ensure that new project development is timely, successful, and meets expectations
Prepare material for project meetings, regulatory agency submissions, and coordinate arrangements applicable to assigned projects, such as interview arrangements, site visits, etc.
Participates in oral and written reporting and presentation of all project findings; participates in project status meetings and preparation of final project deliverables
Convene and direct project teams to effectively address project requirements according to objectives, schedule and budget and implement work plans. Coordinate follow-up activities as necessary to ensure that schedules, budgets, and other project expectations an! d timelines are completed as required
Drafts project ! statements in collaboration with project team members on data collection, project work plans, meetings, decisions, work change orders, project deliverables, progress reports, schedules, cost tracking reports, and other pertinent reports
Facilitate communication of the project's status, budget, costs, issues, and related information to the project's team leaders, project sponsor, steering committee, affected business unit(s), and team members as appropriate
Assist the project?s sponsor in refining the project scope and objectives, including any constraints
Organize and prepare for all facets of meetings, committees, and task forces
Provides direction to junior research staff, student interns, and temporary project support staff as necessary
Manage special projects, project and/or vendor evaluations, feasibility studies and other activities related to business development within defined time lines as assigned
Assist the Di! rector or designee in the development of contracts related to the project success
Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement program
Performs other duties as required.
This position is located in Quincy, just south of Boston, Massachusetts.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Under the general direction of the Director or designee
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May supervise project support staff
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Primarily office environment..
Usual office environment
Work is deadline oriented with pressure
Occasional off hours, including on-call availability and weekends and holidays as needed.
Qualifications:POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Health Care Management, Business Administration, or equivalent
Four (4) years of demonstrated experience in project management
Strong written and verbal communication ski! lls to interact effectively with staff, clients, and vendor staff
Ability to lead and direct a matrix project team, as well as the ability to lead and direct effective meetings and work sessions
Strong Microsoft office skills
Driver's license and dependable transportation required
Ability to travel as required
Additional Information:
Experience with qualitative research methods preferred.
Comments:GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Quality in the Office of Clinical Affairs, or designee, the Project Associate will perform project coordination and management. The position involves developing project statements and plans, facilitating meetings, and working with multiple MassHealth stakeholders. This position provides project coordination and management for a variety of programs including Hospital and Nursing Facility Pay-for-Performance, Patient-centered Medical Home implementation and evaluation, dashboard development, Pr! imary Care Payment Reform implementation, as well as quality improvement program development. This position will have the opportunity to enhance existing projects and help initiate new projects.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMMS recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.
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This position starts available on: Tue, 06 Aug 2013 22:21:08 GMT