Project Manager II @ Benefitfocus

Project Manager II

Posted on 3/30/2023

INACTIVE

1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits management

Company Overview

Benefitfocus is a cloud-based benefits administration technology company on a mission to improve lives with benefits. Benefitfocus makes it easier than ever to simplify and streamline benefits administration and reduce health care and benefit costs.

Locations

Kansas, USA • Remote in USA • Remote • Virginia, USA • Pryor, OK...

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Customer Service

Communications

CategoriesNew

Customer Success & Support

Requirements

BS/BA College degree preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Superior interpersonal and/or customer service skills
Must have at least 2 years of experience working as a Project Manager in the HR/Benefits or healthcare industry
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed
Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills - proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Outline project goals, resource requirements, and applicable milestones
Help create a project plan that ensures all stakeholders have a voice on the project. Assess the efficiency of the practices and procedures used by a team and provide guidance that will continuously improve the project plan
Work closely with multiple teams as you work toward a common goal and negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary
Proactively identify anything that will take projects off schedule and find solutions to correct the problem
Document the status of the project, all meetings and correspondence as a means to properly communicate within the project team and develop the project documents
Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project work plan
Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project
Additional responsibilities, as required

Description

About Benefitfocus:

Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT) is a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions for consumers, employers, insurance carriers and brokers. Benefitfocus has served numerous consumers on its platform that consists of an integrated portfolio of products and services enabling clients to more efficiently shop, enroll, manage and exchange benefits information. With a user-friendly interface and consumer-centric design, the Benefitfocus Platform provides one place for consumers to access all their benefits. Benefitfocus solutions support the administration of all types of benefits including core medical, dental and other voluntary benefits plans as well as wellness programs.

Job Description:

Benefitfocus has an immediate opening for an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Administrative Services Team. This is a 100% remote position - ideal candidate will be able to work CST and/or EST hours. There is no travel required. Target start date is early May 2023.

Responsibilities:

Outline project goals, resource requirements, and applicable milestones.
Help create a project plan that ensures all stakeholders have a voice on the project. Assess the efficiency of the practices and procedures used by a team and provide guidance that will continuously improve the project plan.
Work closely with multiple teams as you work toward a common goal and negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.
Proactively identify anything that will take projects off schedule and find solutions to correct the problem.
Document the status of the project, all meetings and correspondence as a means to properly communicate within the project team and develop the project documents.
Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project work plan
Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project
Additional responsibilities, as required.

Experience and Skills:

BS/BA College degree preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Superior interpersonal and/or customer service skills.
Must have at least 2 years of experience working as a Project Manager in the HR/Benefits or healthcare industry.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills - proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

*For Internal, this corresponds to BF Project Manager, IC6*

Benefitfocus is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace in which equality, representation and respect create a culture of belonging. It is Benefitfocus’ policy to encourage diversity in hiring, recognizing that this enriches the work environment for all Benefitfocus Associates and that a broad variety of perspectives enhances decision-making and creativity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. Benefitfocus is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.