Sr Project Manager (IT)

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This position manages the initiation, planning, execution (including managing and controlling) and closing of complex IT projects with budgets between $1M and $15M. Responsible for tracking activities through the full SDLC including new development, design/architecture, and implementation support of application integration solutions.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates the capturing and prioritization of project requirements
• Leads, plans, schedules, tracks, and manages project deliverables, goals, and milestones; adjusts project plans and/or resources to meet changing needs and requirements
  • Assesses risks and creates strategies for risk mitigation and project contingency planning
  • Designs and maintains technical and project documentation
  • Identifies and resolves project issues; ensures appropriate communication to project stakeholders
  • Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate
• Excellent time management, decision-making, problem solving, presentation, documentation, planning and organization skills
• Develops and executes stakeholder management plan
• Manages project scope and the change control process as appropriate
• Develops project plans and team assignments
  • Directs and monitors daily work of teams including progress toward goals
  • Identifies and secures resources as needed
  • Provides day-to-day direction and oversight over project engineering teams
• Develops and manages project budgets, analyzes variances, and resolves invoice issues
• In alignment with People Services, analyzes Organizational Change Management (OCM) hurdles and devises/executes plans to overcome resistance and foster adoption of project deliverables
• Delivers/coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impact the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed
• Develops and executes procurement management plan in association with Procurement and the vendor management plan
• Monitors, reviews, and/or appropriately escalates functional, quality, and timeline issues.  Implements project and quality assurance reviews in accordance with IT guidelines to ensure profitable and successful execution
• Ensures project plans and all project documents are complete, current, and appropriately stored
• Delivers engaging, informative and well-organized presentations
• Keeps track of lessons learned and facilitates a discussion/review at the end of project as part of project closeout

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned including but not limited to:
  • Holds/attends team meetings, phone conferences, and training as needed
  • Knows, understands, and follows teammate guidelines, employment policies, and department or company procedures

Travels up to 15%

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in related area required or a combination of education and progressively responsible work experience in related area may be substituted in lieu of degree on a year-for-year basis
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ IT experience required including:  
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing IT projects
  • Experience with projects in multiple technologies and functions required
  • Demonstrated experience in resource management and change management techniques required
• Experience with development of application integration (EAI, B2B) solutions and software development methodologies is preferred
• Project Management Professional certification or completion of another recognized project management certification is a plus

• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Project, TargetProcess, or other project tracking software required; intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook required

Healthcare industry experience is preferred

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