Sr. Technical Project Manager

Vizient • Coppell, TX

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About The Position

In this role, you will lead complex, enterprise-level technology initiatives within Corporate IT. You will partner closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, architects, engineers, and external vendors to deliver projects that support Vizient's strategic priorities and long-term technology roadmap. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with operational, security, and architectural standards while regularly communicates project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership and champions collaboration across teams.

Requirements

• Relevant degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field; Master's degree desired.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience with IT project management and demonstrated success leading enterprise technical initiatives is required.
• Experience working in a matrixed environment with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), infrastructure, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and enterprise platforms.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, ServiceNow, or similar PM tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level updates.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, PgMP, or PMI-ACP certification highly preferred.
• Experience supporting healthcare, analytics, or SaaS-based environments preferred.
• Experience working within Complex IT processes, architecture, and governance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional technology projects from initiation to implementation and operational transition utilizing Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid methodologies.
• Develop project artifacts including charters, schedules, budgets, status reports, and risk registers.
• Drive accountability across technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Serve as primary liaison between business owners, IT teams, and vendors.
• Facilitate project meetings, executive updates, and decision-making forums.
• Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and executives.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
• Ensure project objectives align with business outcomes and enterprise technology strategy.
• Partner with enterprise architects, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and data teams to ensure compliance with standards.
• Translate technical concepts into business-focused communication for executives and non-technical stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor deliverables, SOWs, and integration activities.
• Contribute to Corporate IT PMO governance, process optimization, templates, and standard methodologies.
• Mentor junior Project Managers and share best practices across the PMO community.

Benefits

• Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan!
• Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
• The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees