Project Manager - Testing Program – Louisville

Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health benefits companies. Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services - through traditional and consumer-choice plans - to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals.

Today, Humana is a leader in consumer engagement. Throughout its diversified customer portfolio, the company provides guidance that can both help lower costs and lead to a better health plan experience.

Role: Technology Project Manager
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Are you a fit?
Are you an analytical thinker and a proven leader? Would you enjoy using your technical knowledge to facilitate processes and procedures involved with special projects?

Assignment Capsule
As a Technology project manager you will: oversee application of project management methodology during all phases of the project cycle, with responsibilities including project design, scope management and both quality and performance reporting.

• Lead teams of developers and/or program participants in the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business needs
  
• Create detailed project design documents and task-level project plans to organize cross-functional test execution, environment preparation and collaborative defect management
  
• Partner closely with other members of functional project teams to define business and IT requirements, construct Service Level Agreements and associated metrics
  
• Define, monitor and report against test plans and ensure that products are defect free before User Acceptance Testing and again before Production code turns
  
• Facilitate the System and User Acceptance Testing process, developing rollout plans and procedures
  
• Develop process to identify program risk and define plans for mitigation
  
• Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses

• Builds Trust: You honor your word by doing what you say you are going to do.
  
• Implementation/Execution: You are good at organizing and managing multiple priorities and/or projects by using appropriate methodologies and tools.
  
• Innovate: You introduce new ideas and processes which improve performance and productivity.
  
• Problem Solving: You are a problem solver with the ability to encourage others in collaborative problem solving. Acting as both a broker and consultant regarding resources, you engage others in problem solving without taking over.

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Access
  
• Previous experience planning and managing large projects
  
• Working knowledge SQL and relational databases
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Preventive Maintenance Program and/or Six Sigma certification
  
• Project Management Institute certification
  
• Experience with Test Automation Tools and Processes
  
• Experience working with on-shore/off-shore contracting teams
  
• Prior experience in the health solutions industry

• You will report to a Technology Manager. This area is under the leadership of the SVP & Chief Operating Officer.