IT Project Manager (Hybrid)

American Medical Association•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Medical Association (AMA), a nonprofit professional association for physicians, is hiring an IT Project Manager for its Digital Strategy & Services team. This hybrid role is based at the AMA’s Chicago, Illinois office and requires working onsite three days per week. The IT Project Manager handles day-to-day project management for approved technology initiatives supporting the organization’s strategic objectives. Projects vary in scope and complexity and may include data center migrations, application database migrations, and software licensing and renewal management. The role plans finances and timelines for multiple simultaneous initiatives and is accountable for delivering technical projects according to schedules and budgets agreed upon with executive management. This is an exempt position with a stated salary range of $99,410 to $131,637. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. The AMA describes its culture as inclusive and people-first, and notes that it supports employee professional development and is dedicated to social responsibility.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in project leadership, work scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and status reporting.
Ability to supervise technical resources on project tasks.
Proficiency in documentation and hands-on experience with project management tools.
Proven experience with deployment and release management.
A four-year degree is preferred, or equivalent work experience is required.
At least 3 years of experience working in Information Technology, with an understanding of project types and IT functions.
Experience serving as a liaison between Information Technology and the broader business community.
Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation and management, technology evaluation, and authoring Requests for Proposals.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively in writing and verbally.
Emotional intelligence and ability to work well with people across disciplines and with varying levels of technical experience.
Commitment to producing high-quality technology solutions.
Ability to work long hours when necessary, travel, attend educational events, and meet with vendors and senior business leaders.
A positive, can-do attitude and good sense of humor.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree.

Responsibilities

Manage projects and maintain project plans, status updates, and issue tracking.
Resolve project issues and deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Direct the development, testing, and implementation of systems.
Provide management, oversight, and direction to project team members.
Evaluate project and staff performance.
Enforce standard technical direction and project priorities.
Develop requirements for enhancements.
Assist with strategic planning, budgeting, contract initiation, and cross-project resource sharing.
Participate in negotiating contracts for contractors and computer software purchasing or licensing.
Identify areas where existing policies and procedures may need to change.
Provide business support for in-flight initiatives.
Serve as a technical liaison to business stakeholders by providing solution options.
Work with client units to ensure high service levels.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.