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Job Posting Title

Associate Release Manager

Job Description Summary

This position is an experienced level technical project management position and assumes smaller scale projects during a training period or in an assistant capacity to more senior staff until experience is gained (both in terms of understanding Magellan specific business acumen and project management methodology). This role assists in developing and maintaining project charter, detailing project plans, weekly status updates and providing problem resolution. Assists with managing schedules and assignments of project members within a matrix structure. Helps ensure that all project activities are coordinated and supportive of the project scope, time and budget. Must be familiar with the role and function of each team member in order to effectively coordinate the activities of the team. Communicates with Information Technology Director, functional area managers and/or business leaders regarding status of specific projects.

Job Description

• This position is an entry level technical project management position and assumes smaller scale projects. This role assists in managing an application release cycle in client QA and development environments, coordinating tasks among several teams, maintaining detailed documentation around the release upgrades for audit purposes. Assists with managing schedules and assignments of tasks for other teams for the release upgrades. Helps ensure that all project activities are coordinated and supportive of the project scope and time. Must be familiar with the role and function of each team member in order to effectively coordinate the activities of the team. Communicates with Director of Software Engineering, IT analysts, Director or Infrastructure Engineering and/or business leaders regarding status of specific projects.

• Performs basic planning, facilitate prioritization and oversees delivery of releases and/or enhancements that meets client expectations .

• Brings high visibility and transparency into the team’s progress.

• Develops communication management plans, performs stakeholders analysis, identifies risks and take necessary actions including escalation.

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of information systems.

• Agile:

• Understands projects/activities using lean/agile methods such as Scrum, Kanban etc.

• Demonstrates servant leader qualities for leading the team.

• Measures and reports progress frequently using agile metrics.

• Demonstrates knowledge in Agile Requirements Gathering methods, Story identification, breakdown and estimation techniques.

• Conducts coordinating practices in Agile methods such as Release Planning, Iteration Planning, Grooming etc.

Responsibilities

• Courses in Information Systems, Project Management or Information Technology.

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.

• Critical thinker.

• Demonstrated problem solving techniques.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Work Experience

Work Experience - Required:

IT, Project/Program Management

Work Experience - Preferred:

Education

Education - Required:

Education - Preferred:

Associates - Computer and Information Science

Certifications

Certifications - Required:

Certifications - Preferred:

CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management - Enterprise - Enterprise

Potential pay for this position ranges from $60,800.00 - $97,280.00 based on experience and skills. Pay range may vary by 8% depending on applicant location.

To review our Benefits, Incentives and Additional Compensation, visit our Benefits Page (https://www.primetherapeutics.com/careers/benefits/) and click on the "Benefits at a glance" button for more detail.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace . We encourage diverse candidates to apply and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, family status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law. Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures .

Positions will be posted for a minimum of five consecutive workdays.

Prime Therapeutics' fast-paced and dynamic work environment is ideal for proactively addressing the constant changes in today's health care industry. Our employees are involved, empowered, and rewarded for their achievements. We value new ideas and work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care and service to our members.

If you are looking to advance your career within a growing, team-oriented, award-winning company, apply to Prime Therapeutics today and start making a difference in people's lives.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. ​ If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1.866.469.1257 or email Careers@primetherapeutics.com.