Sr Project Manager IT

American Pharmacists Assoc•Washington, DC

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Information Technology to join their team in Washington, D.C. APhA is the largest association representing pharmacists in all practice settings in the United States and is dedicated to advancing the pharmacy profession. The organization provides vital leadership, continuing education, transformative events, practice tools, and solutions to help pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians succeed. APhA advocates for pharmacists to have a voice in decisions affecting their future and promotes their value to healthcare teams, with a goal of facilitating the delivery of high-quality patient-centered care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or similar field is required.
Formal project management training and Project Management Professional certification required.
A minimum of 5 years of experience managing information technology projects and software development.
Detailed knowledge and experience with scalable project management methodology; project management software tools and group facilitation
Experience serving as a project manager on technology projects
Strong teamwork skills
Ability to write clearly and concisely
Strong oral communication skills
Experience managing multiple, concurrent projects
Experience with vendor management
Analytical problem-solving skills
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth in project management

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or prior experience with Agile methodology preferred

Responsibilities

Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
Develop comprehensive project plans outlining tasks, timelines, resource requirements, and milestones.
Conduct project initiation activities, including project kickoff meetings and stakeholder engagement.
Build, lead, and motivate cross-functional project teams.
Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their skills and expertise.
Foster a collaborative and positive team culture, promoting effective communication and knowledge sharing.
Communicate project goals, progress, and potential issues to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
Engage with key stakeholders, and end-users, to ensure alignment with project objectives and expectations.
Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns in a timely and effective manner.
Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Monitor and assess project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring that financial resources are allocated effectively.
Optimize resource utilization by aligning project requirements with the skills and availability of team members.
Track and report on budget expenditures and resource allocations.
Implement and monitor quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality project outcomes.
Conduct regular project reviews to assess progress and identify areas for improvement.
Oversee project closure activities, including the documentation of lessons learned and the transition of deliverables to end-users or support teams.
Generate regular status reports for project stakeholders, highlighting key metrics, accomplishments, and upcoming milestones.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans and lessons learned.
Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies within the IT project management field.