Under the direction of the SVP Project Management Director, this position oversees high-priority projects, which often require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration. The role of the Project Manager is to plan and manage projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party vendors in order to deliver projects according to plan. During systems projects, the project manager will incorporate the system selection process into the project plan and guide the project team through system selection.