Senior Project Manager - Information Services - Full Time 8Hr - Days
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the coordination and completion of projects. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes the progress of projects. Prepares reports for upper management regarding the status of projects. Prepares for and runs project steering committees. Active PMO Board member, may run PMO Board as required. Contributes information required for PMO Board dashboards and views. Does not have direct reports, but oversees a broad range of project staff resources with various assignments. Responsible for continuously developing and improving organization-specific standard work for projects. Follows best practices for project management, including documentation appropriate to project size. Follows standard project management processes and use of tools, e.g. developing project charter and scope documents, project reporting, analysis, intake through closure management, and applying appropriate change management methodologies. In addition to performing the essential functions listed below, may also be assigned other duties as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in information systems, business, healthcare, quantitative discipline, or equivalent experience of certifications and work history.
- Project Management Certification through PMI (PMP) or another accredited institution.
- Minimum six (6) years of experience in planning and implementing complex IS projects.
- At least three (3) years of experience in a healthcare environment.
- Working knowledge of SharePoint, SmartSheets, Excel, and industry-standard project management tools.
- Excellent coordinator and collaborator to lead teams of various sizes.
- Adaptability to successfully lead short-term and long-term projects.
- Ability to apply Lean concepts.
Nice To Haves
- Lean certification from an established certifying body.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and complete projects.
- Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize project progress.
- Prepare reports for upper management on project status.
- Prepare for and run project steering committees.
- Act as an active PMO Board member and potentially run the PMO Board.
- Contribute information for PMO Board dashboards and views.
- Oversee a broad range of project staff resources.
- Continuously develop and improve organization-specific standard work for projects.
- Follow best practices for project management, including appropriate documentation.
- Follow standard project management processes and use of tools.
- Develop project charter and scope documents.
- Manage project reporting, analysis, intake through closure.
- Apply appropriate change management methodologies.
- Lead short-term projects typical of cloud-based niche applications.
- Lead long-term projects of up to 18 months.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
