IT Project Manager II

Nevada System of Higher Education•Skokie, IL

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

As the IT Project Manager II at Endeavor Health, you will be responsible for leading, overseeing and ensuring the successful delivery and management of single or multiple projects within scope, quality, time and cost constraints that may be clearly defined or may require dynamic management to deliver business value. You will establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and utilize consistent project management practices to produce quality deliverables for the full life cycle of a project from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, to closing. Project Manager team members implement sustainable projects to ensure and position Endeavor Health for operational success in the future, with a focus on providing safe, seamless, and personal care. To be successful in this role, you will be expected to remain updated on the latest solutions and technologies and advocate for the adoption of industry best practices. This is the second tier in the three level Project Manager ladder. Projects are typically medium to large and complex in characteristics or enterprise wide. Manages projects with limited oversight. May manage a program of related projects and play a central role in planning, communication and reporting overall performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
Five (5) or more years of experience in project management
Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
Excellent multi-tasking, troubleshooting and facilitation skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
Self-motivated: given appropriate direction for goals, must be able to work autonomously in a sometimes ambiguous and changing environment.
Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple parallel assignments, prioritize work, operate under tight deadlines, and problem solve
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational, prioritization, and planning skills.
Broad-based knowledge of integrated healthcare systems, technologies and platforms (including servers, network and telecom).
Solid experience in managing projects which involve business to system and/or system to system integration.
Able to translate business needs into technical specifications
Very high level of analytical ability.
Expertise in setting and managing customer expectations.

Responsibilities

Assists in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new equipment and/or software applications.
Supports security, contracting and capital discussions (if required) for implementation
Responsible for managing all aspects of a project over the project lifecycle (initiate, plan, execute, control, close) in support of the organization’s strategic objectives and ongoing operations.
Develops project tasks, milestones and deliverables using a standard set of tools to ensure timely completion of project.
Facilitates discussions for workflows and operational processes to be redesigned (or standardized) and works with project teams to update departmental policies and procedures to reflect changes.
Collaborates with leadership to determine and document project objectives, scope, timeline, approach, resource requirements, budget and stakeholders needed for successful execution.
If managing a program or portfolio of work, may routinely spend a portion of time facilitating governance meetings with key stakeholders to collect status as well as ensure prioritization and alignment of projects and resources.
Compiles and summarizes details to report on key metrics for senior leadership.
Defines team member roles and responsibilities and may perform management of external consultants and vendor resources.
Organizes and conducts regular meetings with project teams and stakeholders.
Monitors and communicates progress through routine status reports to all levels of the organization.
Maintains proper project documentation ensuring it is complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Identifies risks and performs mitigation planning, escalating as necessary.
Follows change control procedures.
Issue management includes tracking, assignment, and closeout of all project issues.
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
Has sensitivity and commitment to business problem solving.
Assists in the development of the communication strategy, training strategy and organizational change management plans.
Works closely with leadership in preparation for turnover of implemented system to day-to-day support and develops go-live plan.
Identifies metrics to be used to evaluate project success.
Documents and agrees upon deliverables acceptance criteria.
Prepares and presents post project review.
Leads, directs, and motivates teams effectively and manages through influence, even when not the subject matter expert.
Supports team building, recognition, and celebration as important aspects of any project.
Promotes a creative environment and functions as a change agent.
Pursues self-development by sharing information, listening, and responding to performance feedback, and seeking guidance from other project managers
May provide mentoring and/or training in the discipline of project management to the organization and assist in onboarding of new project managers
Other duties as assigned.