IT Delivery Manager II

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Detroit, MI

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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Full-time

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Overview: <p>Responsible for the planning, development and implementation of project efforts that utilize information technology solutions. They are responsible for developing the project scope, defining project guidelines, obtaining business and information technology sponsor approvals and coordinating the resources necessary to successfully complete the project. Other responsibilities include the refinement of requirements, project coordination, development of plans and schedules resource management and estimation and project maintenance.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Develop executive level communications (e.g., status reports, EOC slide decks).</li> <li>Must possess a combination of business, technical and leadership skills and competencies understanding of client&rsquo;s business needs, processes and functions.</li> <li>Written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence others.</li> <li>Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a collaborative manner.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ability to facilitate the management of a program composed of a series of similar projects.</li> <li>Interface with Business, IT and Vendors to develop and manage relationships and to coordinate project activities.</li> <li>A strong knowledge of software development lifecycle and methodologies like agile methodology and Scrum approach.</li> <li>Work with Project Managers and Delivery Leads to understand status and manage risks, issues, decisions, and scope.</li> <li>Identification and implementation of process improvement opportunities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in related field required.</li> <li>Ten (10) years of experience in Information Technology and business/industry work required.</li> <li>Five (5) years&rsquo; experience managing projects in multiple technologies and functions required.</li> <li>Three (3) years of leadership experience required.</li> <li>Project management tool and methodology in-depth knowledge required.</li> </ul> <p><strong>OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li>In-depth knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.</li> <li>Proven skills in managing within a matrix organization.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate vision, mission, and goals to both business and IT audiences.</li> <li>Sound understanding of technology and its application to achieve business objectives.</li> <li>Knowledge of the techniques and ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.</li> <li>Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.</li> </ul>