Implementation Project Manager

Position Highlights:

The purpose of the Implementation Project Manager is to lead multiple information technology (infrastructure and application) projects (projects may vary in number, size and complexity) from initiation to delivery and benefits realization with limited guidance. Accountable for providing project management leadership by developing detailed project plans through planning and managing all implementation processes including progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training and on-time delivery within budget constraints while integrating vendor tasks, tracking and reviewing vendor deliverables (if applicable) into the plan. Monitors dependencies across projects (vendor tasks and tracking) and responsible for providing analysis, forecasting, and modeling utilizing the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool, to align resource requirements within the projects. May help equip the organization with Project Management training.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:   

Skills/ Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects (with limited guidance).
• Able to exercise independent judgment (with limited guidance) and take action on it.
• Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Exceptional skills with the MS Office suite of tools: Project, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Excel.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.
• Experience managing and leading resources in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Have a demonstrated ability to communicate direction and concepts at multiple levels, from team members to senior executives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interface with and influence team members at diverse levels with different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Must have exceptional leadership skills.
• Display a positive, dependable, and strong work ethic.
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances and priorities (flexible during times of change).
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.

Responsibilities:

Creates and executes required project deliverables and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. In addition, creates and manages project lifecycles within PPM tool.

Job Specific Duties:

• Creation of Project Charter, Stakeholder Register, Scope, WBS, WBS Dictionary, Project Schedule, Schedule Baseline, Communication Plan, Training Plan (if applicable), Testing Plan, Deployment Plan (if applicable), Kickoff Deck, Budget/Financial Plan, Financial Plan Baseline, Project Closure, Project Status Reports, Change Log, Change Request, Issues Log, Risk Log, Decision Log, Project Closeout Document, Lessons Learned, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Identifies resource needs and coordinates allocation of resources to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.

Job Specific Duties:

• Creation of resource management plans and budgets

Collaborates with and supports the EPM team on departmental initiatives, process improvement, education, and communication efforts.

Job Specific Duties:

• Creation of governance, methodology, reporting, branding, and training.

 

EDUCATION/ LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor's Degree -Field of Study: Business Administration, Healthcare, Project Management
• PMP* (or obtain within 12 months)

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare, Project Management
• Certified Prosci Change Practitioner
• ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)
• CSM (Certified Scrum Master

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Required:

Minimum of two (2) years total project management experience, which must include a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a client or patient focused environment

Preferred:

• Minimum 2 years' experience with information analysis, resource and capacity planning, problem solving, budgeting, team coordination, strategic planning, and quality management.
• Minimum 2 years' experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Minimum 1 years' experience within a formalized Project Management Office (PMO).
• Minimum 1 years' experience using an industry-standard Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool.
• Minimum 1 years' experience of Earned Value techniques and reporting.
• Certified Prosci Change Practitioner, Agile Certified Practitioner, Certified ScumMaster