Project Manager, EPIC Technology (Remote) - WashU IT

Washington University in St. Louis

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Project Manager EPIC Technology is responsible for leading and solving complex, interdependent activities into tasks and sub-tasks that are documented, monitored, and controlled using technology project management processes and methodologies to deliver capabilities that meet the stakeholder needs. The individual will be responsible for leading strategic efforts to define the scope of the project as it relates to the overall business objectives and communicates effectively the status of the project to the respective stakeholders. Must be able to foresee and elimate possible risks and ensure the success of a project (resources/scope/cost/quality/time) for small/medium/large projects. Takes full responsibility for the definition, approach, facilitation and satisfactory completion of the technology projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Relevant Experience (5 Years)

Responsibilities

• Provides effective leadership to the technology project team and adopts appropriate technology project management methods and tools.
• Manages the change control process and assesses and manages risks.
• Ensures that realistic project plans are maintained and delivers regular and accurate communication to stakeholders.
• Ensures project and product quality reviews occur on schedule and according to procedure.
• Ensures that project deliverables are completed within agreed cost, timescale and resource budgets, and are formally accepted, by appropriate stakeholders.
• Monitors costs, times, quality and resources used and takes action where performance deviates from agreed tolerances.
• Leads activities required in the realization of the technology benefits of each part of the change program.
• Identifies specific metrics and mechanisms to measure benefits and plans to activate these mechanisms at the required time and monitors benefits against what was predicted in the business case.
• Ensures that all participants are engaged throughout the change program and fully prepared to exploit the new operational business environment.
• Supports operational managers and technology stakeholders to ensure that all plans, work packages and deliverables are aligned with the expected benefits.
• Conducts technology readiness assessments to assess the size, nature and impact of organizational change.
• Defines tactics to use considering the challenges to be addressed.
• Provides guidance and makes suggestions to support individuals responsible for operational implementation of change management activities.
• Gathers feedback to analyze the impact and effectiveness of the change management activities being deployed.
• Takes corrective action as required.
• Develops and communicates tailored technology change management plans and establishes and builds relationships with the project sponsors and key stakeholders.
• Sources and collects contract technology performance data (such as pricing and supply chain costs), and monitors performance against key performance indicators.
• Monitors progress against business objectives specified in the business case.
• Proactively manages risk and reward mechanisms in the contract and identifies and reports under-performance and develops opportunities for improvement.
• Monitors compliance with terms and conditions and takes appropriate steps to address non-compliance.
• Identifies where change is required, and plans for variations and ensures, in consultation with stakeholders, that technology change management protocols are implemented.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees