Northridge , California
|Remote, Hybrid
|Contract
Northridge, California
|Remote, Hybrid
|Contract
We’re looking for a seasoned IT Project Manager to lead a high-impact initiative focused on patient insurance verification, cost/benefit determination, and integration across multiple technology platforms. This role offers the opportunity to drive complex delivery efforts, coordinate cross-functional teams, and help shape a critical patient-facing process from end to end.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of a major IT project, managing scope, timelines, budget, risks, and dependencies.
- Coordinate work across technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and external partners to keep delivery on track.
- Oversee application and system integration efforts spanning multiple platforms.
- Track project progress and provide clear, structured updates to stakeholders and leadership.
- Identify risks and issues early, then drive practical solutions to maintain momentum.
- Support governance, planning, and execution throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Ensure strong collaboration across teams to support successful project outcomes.
Skills
- 12–15+ years of hands-on IT project delivery experience preferred.
- Proven experience managing complex application or systems integration projects.
- Recent ownership of projects with direct responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget.
- Strong understanding of SDLC practices, including Waterfall, with Agile exposure.
- Ability to manage technical teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders independently.
- Excellent communication skills and strong executive presence.
- Solid risk management and project governance experience.
- Hands-on experience with Jira.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in medtech, pharmacy, Salesforce, insurance verification, or order-processing environments.
- Familiarity with Smartsheet.
- PMP certification.
- Experience working on projects that involve patient-facing workflows or operational technology integration.
Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and every team member can contribute meaningfully. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an environment grounded in equity, respect, and opportunity for all.
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