Project Manager

At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let's get to it!

A Little About Us

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts - driving real, measurable results for clients.

A Little About You

You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are.

Position Overview

As a Project Manager at Zelis, you will be responsible for managing and delivering complex technical projects that support the modernization and enhancement of our healthcare financial platform. You will work closely with IT, engineering, product, and business stakeholders to align strategies, coordinate dependencies, and ensure successful project execution. You will lead cross-functional teams through technical initiatives, managing risks, tracking progress, and delivering high-quality solutions at scale.

What You'll Do :

Lead end-to-end project management for critical healthcare / fintech platform initiatives, emphasizing iterative delivery and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and business stakeholders, fostering a shared understanding of priorities.

Define project scope, timelines, and execution plans while managing risks and interdependencies, using agile planning techniques.

Facilitate backlog creation and refinement, ensuring that user stories and technical tasks are clear and prioritized.

Implement lean governance processes to ensure consistent tracking and adaptive reporting of project progress.

Track and manage project performance metrics, leveraging data to support informed decision-making.

Drive technical discussions, architecture planning, and iterative process improvements.

Mentor team members on lean- agile delivery best practices and encourage a culture of continuous learning.

Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and stakeholders in a transparent and adaptive manner.

What You'll Bring to Zelis

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

4 + years of experience in project management within a Lean / Agile software development environment.

Demonstrated expertise in leading complex, cross-functional technical initiatives using lean and agile methodologies.

Proficiency with agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe ) and modern pro ject management tools (Jira, Confluence) to support iterative planning and continuous delivery.

Proven ability to facilitate backlog creation and refinement, managing agile workflows and prioritizing user stories effectively.

Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience influencing stakeholders and driving collaborative decision-making.

Proficiency in risk management within agile projects, ensuring adaptive planning and timely delivery.

Hands-on experience in API-driven environments and cloud-based infrastructure, with a focus on integrating continuous feedback loops.

Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to optimize agile execution and improve project outcomes.

Travel up to 25%

Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Location and Workplace Flexibility

We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture, and all our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities, if applicable, vary based on the work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.

Base Salary Range

$79,000.00 - $105,000.00

At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors, including experience, education, qualifications, as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills, etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package, which may also include discretionary bonus plans, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role.

Zelis' full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees' health, well-being, and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.

Accessibility Support

We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and / or interview process, please email TalentAcquisition@zelis.com .

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.