Sr IS Project Manager- Remote

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

1d • Remote

About The Position

This job manages the entire lifecycle of a specific information services project. Assigns personnel to various projects; directs or coordinates their activities; interfaces activities of development team with all other departments and vendors; prepares activity and progress reports; and provides general consulting and problem-solving services. Acts a single point of contact for various departments to ensure coordination among the departments and maintain overall responsibility for project deliverables while upholding project management standards and best practices. Coaches, leads, and mentors project management staff including evaluation and delegation of project tasks. Works in tandem with program and project leadership to establish practices, templates, policies, resource management, tools and highly visible project reporting and presentations.

Requirements

• high school diploma
• 7 years of experience in information technology; OR 6 years of experience in project management.
• Proficiency in using computers, web-based applications, and software, including but not limited to Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Excellent judgment, decision-making, delegating and leadership skills.
• Analytical skills and logical through process in order to formulate practical solutions to problems.
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to effectively and professionally work with people from all backgrounds.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Ability to work variable schedule, such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of experience in information technology project management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or related certification with bachelor’s degree; OR Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Coaches, leads, and mentors project management staff including evaluation and delegation of project tasks.
• Works in tandem with program and project leadership to establish practices, templates, policies, resource management, tools and highly visible project reporting and presentations.
• Coordinates internal resources and vendors to provide accurate and precise execution of projects.
• Ensures projects are delivered on time, on budget, and within agreed project scope.
• Liaises with information services project management leadership and project stakeholders to report and escalate risks as needed.
• Coordinates detailed risk management and mitigation with project team.
• Develops, maintains, and tracks project status reports, statements of work, scoping documentation and other relevant documentation as needed.
• Ensures assigned projects support the organizational and departmental goals.
• Maintains and enhances professional competency and contributes to division wide efforts.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Benefits

• The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED