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As a s taff technical project manager, you will be responsible for managing projects of varying size and complexity from inception to launch across various technology op eration s areas such as but not restricted to network infrastructure, cloud infrastructure, systems/desktops, call center & telephony infrastructure, data infrastructure, devops, and siteops You will work collaboratively with external partners, cloud vendors, and internal cross-functional teams that design, build, and maintain the it infrastructureThis role involves working closely with our engineering ops and it engineersYou are ambitious, talented, and driven to make the teams and projects successfulRemote work is authorized for this positionYou will rep ort to the director of portfolio program management ( p pm).
Essential job functions:
R esponsible for the overall planning, execution, and completion of complex program/projects in an a gile environment, ensuring company`s key initiatives and business commitments are met .
Manage communication of progress/status with executives and other project partners .
Manage engineering ops projects across multiple impacted areas and teams (internal and external teams) in various geographic locations (santa clara, gold river, austin, indianapolis, and china.)
Facilitate the scrum/kanban process (as required) and be the scrum master and agile coach for the teams involved.
Perform the duties and respon sibilities of release train engineer (rte).
Work with multiple teams, and oversee project on-time delivery, vendor management, operational excellence, a gile best practices, capitalization, etcAcross the teams.
Collaborate closely with the owners and stakeholders in facilitating the definition of requirements for each project.
Collaborate closely with the engineering owners and architects in deeply understanding and contributing to the technical architecture and design for each project.
Collaborate closely with our ops and it teams in setting up and managing the infrastructure for various systems and components as required for each project.
Create and maintain a project plan or work breakdown structure (wbs) including scope, timelines, and resources/budget for each project, and be able to hold the teams accountable to that plan.
Facilitate cross-team reviews of key deliverables including requirements, technical architecture & design, impact analysis & dependency matrix, integrated test plans, release checklists, patch requests, cutover plans, etc.
Identify key issues , risks, and come up with suitable mitigation plans to resolve those issues and unblock the teams.
Gather metrics and provide regular status updates to executives, project teams, and key internal and external stakeholders involved.
Maintain various tools, reports, and documentation for the engineering teams – jira boards, wiki/sharepoint spaces, capitalization and accrual reports, resource allocation, etc.
Help define process enhancements and best practices that pertain to smoother execution and delivery.
Minimum/required qualifications:
Bs/ms degree in computer science/engineering or related fields (areas of focus including it and infrastructure).
5+ years of project management in it and infrastructure projects in one or more areas such as cloud infrastructure, systems & desktops infrastructure, network infrastructure, call center & telecommunications infrastructure, data infrastructure etc .
4+ years of hands-on implementation experience in one or more of areas such as systems/desktops, cloud, networking, data engineering and telecommunications projects
3+ years of agile experience in scrum and kanban frameworks.
Preferred qualifications :
Scaled agile framework (safe)
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Ability to bring structure to a very ambiguous environment
High degree of initiative, momentum, and sense of urgency
Ability to work collaboratively and lead the teams by influence
Proficiency in various project management tools – ms office, atlassian, etc.
Ehealth is an equal employment opportunity employerIt is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local lawsThe foundation of these policies is our commitment to treat everyone fairly and equally and to have a bias-free work environment.
If you are interested in applying for employment with ehealth and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact us at: accommodations@ehealthinsurance.com .
