IT Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for the management of assigned projects. An essential function of this position is to work as a liaison with all work teams within the corporate structure. Understanding the complexities and inter-dependencies of the projects are essential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly manages large and complex projects, as assigned, using best practices for project management as defined by PMI Industry Standards.
• Coordinates with department Director and VP, Solutions Delivery Director, PMO, and other PMs to ensure alignment and execute projects as assigned.
• Leads planning activities on assigned projects
• Manages all project phases from initiation to close fully understanding the problem to be solved and the value to be delivered.
• Establish necessary project controls to monitor and track cost, schedule, status, risk, etc.
• Works with internal managers and external partners to obtain resource commitments for projects and defines roles and responsibilities of project team members
• Communicates plans, issues, and responsibilities clearly and concisely to project team members, functional managers, sponsors, and other project stakeholders
• Monitors the development and configuration of system enhancements while acting as the liaison between IT, functional departments and external partners as required
• Coordinates meetings, facilitates discussions, and offers recommendations regarding all aspects of the projects
• Assists in developing presentations in collaboration with the Solution Delivery Director

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

Required

• A minimum of five (5) years’ recent experience leading complex projects that span multiple service lines or complex organizational structures.
• Experience with implementation of commercial off-the-shelf applications and necessary integrations is highly desired.
• Experience with managing remote teams required.
• Demonstrated experience working with senior and executive leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written); the ability to bridge communications between technical and non-technical communities required.
• Demonstrated experience creating and managing complex project schedules, managing risk registry, and preparing meaningful status reports required.
• Ability to grasp and apply technical and workflow process concepts
• Strong organizational and analytical skills accompanied by flexibility to quickly adapt to any new business environment.
• Experience in coordinating simultaneous assignments by assessing project deadlines, establishing work priorities, and coordinating personal work schedule.
• Experience in group facilitation, work process analysis, and change management.
• Technical aptitude accompanied with basic understanding of databases and IT systems.

Preferred

• PMP certification.
• SmartSheet experience preferred.
• Agile/Scrum experience preferred.
• Technical writing, software development, software quality assurance and business analyst experience a plus.
• Experience with healthcare a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work with and manage without authority a variety of personality types;
• Extensive knowledge and work experience using various software applications (specifically Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Visio, and collaborative technologies).