Sr. IT Project Manager (Hybrid)

American Medical Association•Chicago, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Medical Association (AMA) is seeking a Sr. IT Project Manager for its Information Technology team. This is a hybrid position based in Chicago, IL, requiring three days a week in the office. The role involves leading high-profile projects and programs, ensuring successful implementation of cost-effective technology solutions aligned with the AMA’s strategic roadmap. The position also includes mentoring IT staff to foster a highly effective team. The AMA is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of the nation and fostering an inclusive, people-first culture that supports professional development and social responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience and HS diploma/equivalent education required.
7+ years of IT project management, strategic planning, work scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, financial management, and status reporting.
3+ years of experience in vendor management, negotiating and managing contracts, evaluating technologies, and authoring Requests for Proposals.
Strong knowledge and experience using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, and an understanding of when each is appropriate.
Ability to guide technical staff and project managers on project tasks.
Proven track record of successful complex implementations that were delivered on time and within budget with minimal post-implementation issues.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage medium to highly complex projects or programs from initiation through delivery.
Direct development, testing, and implementation of systems.
Create and maintain project plans, report status, and track and resolve issues and risks, with accountability for overall project outcomes.
Effectively track and manage all financial aspects of the project. Accountable for delivering projects on time and within budget which meet quality standards.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Be conversant in current methodologies (Agile, Waterfall…) in determining which is most effective for the project being initiated.
Provide management, oversight, and direction for project team members.
Enforce technical direction for project solutions at the AMA.
Act as a lead in all phases of the Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) for all initiatives.
Make recommendations for staff development.
Participate in the management of planning, budgeting, contract initiation, and cross-project resource sharing, as assigned.
Negotiate contracts for managed service providers, professional services companies, and software or hardware purchasing/licensing.
Recognize and identify potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change.
Serve as technical liaison to the Business by evaluating new requests and determining alternatives if applicable. This will include working closely with business leaders to determine needs and leading efforts to establish the overall solution framework.
Collaborate with peers to establish and improve standard practices.