IT Project Manager (Hybrid)
About The Position
The American Medical Association is hiring an IT Project Manager for its Digital Strategy & Services team. The position is based at the AMA’s corporate office in Chicago and follows a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week in the office. The role manages the day-to-day implementation of technology initiatives approved to support 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 manager plans finances and timelines across multiple concurrent initiatives and is accountable for delivering technical projects according to timelines and budgets agreed upon with executive management.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of project leadership experience, including 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 or equivalent work experience; the degree is preferred and equivalent work experience is required.
- At least 3 years of experience working in Information Technology, with an understanding of the types of projects and functions involved.
- 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, verbally and in writing.
- Emotional intelligence and the ability to work well with people across disciplines and with varying levels of technical experience.
- Passion for producing high-quality technology solutions.
- A good sense of humor and a positive, can-do attitude.
- Ability to work long hours when necessary, travel, attend educational events, and meet with vendors and high-level business leaders.
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, and evaluate project and staff performance.
- Enforce standard technical direction and project priorities, and 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 and licensing.
- Identify potential areas where existing policies and procedures may need to change.
- Provide business support for in-flight initiatives and act as a technical liaison to the business by presenting solution options.
- Work with client units to ensure high service levels.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan.
- The AMA encourages and supports professional development for employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
