IT Information Project Manager

IT Information Project ManagerDuties:The IT Project Management Senior Advisor will oversee highly complex, large strategic IT initiatives. Responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects, and serves as the single point of contact to the business sponsors for that project/program. Supports the portfolio across multiple initiatives, by analyzing data, collaborating with cross-functional teams, monitoring progress, facilitating project/program level meetings, communicating and status reporting at all levels within the organization.Essential Functions:Responsible for managing, directing, and planning complex projects, consisting of multiple teams and disciplines to meet project objectives. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating, scheduling, and assigning project tasks, team building, monitoring, tracking to plan, analyzing data and project financials, and communicating progress. Identifies and negotiates schedules, milestones and resources required to meet project objectives. Collaborates with engineering teams, product owner, business units, and users to coordinate requirements, testing, implementation, training, and support.Develops project plans, identify dependences and risks. As priorities and schedules change, negotiation skills are required to re-prioritize and re-schedule tasks. Manage risk mitigation and contingency plans. Drive resources and activities to achieve aligned goals. Conduct presentations regarding program or project status to cross functional IT teams and business/domain stakeholders. Ensure adherence to project management process and project documentation standards, while working as assigned.Skills:Skills:

• Years of Experience: 8-12 years relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree and 6-10 years of relevant experience
• Proven reliable self-starter, with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to all levels of leadership, as well as with any vendor partners
• Someone who can get up to speed quickly with little hand holding
• Strong leadership skills and ability to drive large, complex work streams
• Status Reporting and Data gathering - Ability to work with complex datasets to derive metrics and reporting
• Well organized, good time management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to shift direction due to change in priority - flexibility and agility
• Risk and issue management - ability to remove blockers and barriers quickly
• Relationship building with application engineering, leadership, vendor partner and overall program team
• Strong project management skills both Agile and waterfall. Jira experience would be helpful but not required

• Extensive project management skills using various programs, and MS Office applications. Strong organizational skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt

• Knowledge of healthcare industry helpful, but not required.
• Advanced knowledge of project life cycle management in both Agile and waterfall, including process mapping, budgeting, and timeline creation.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive project completion. Proven effective leadership and analytical skills

• Formal Education and/or Training: Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Licensures/Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred; Scrum Master Certification preferred.