Project Manager III

Overview

The Project Manager III is responsible for the leadership of projects that are cross-functional and have a high degree of complexity. The Project Manager III has comprehensive working knowledge of best practices of project management. He/she is responsible for the overall health of the project, ensuring that requirements are established and met, deliverables are completed and reviewed, and the project is completed on schedule and within scope and budget in accordance with the organization’s quality standards. The Project Manager III will be responsible for multiple projects running concurrently. The Project Manager III will act as a lead on internal working groups/department initiative projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans for schedule, resources, and budget. Requires collaboration with resources managers, lead team members, Finance, and executives.
• Coordinate with project teams to identify issues, risks, and opportunities for improvement; and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid future risks.
• Monitors and manages project quality to ensure project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications and is complete.
• Compiles and distributes project information, status reports, and portfolio budget expenditures.
• Actively engage in continuous improvement of the organization's project management processes and standards.
• Interacts with the senior managers, executives, and major stakeholders to establish strategic plans and objectives for an organization.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Project Manager
• 3-5 years managing client facing healthcare IT implementation projects.  Experience in other heavily regulated industries such as financial sector may be considered. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Required
• Bachelor’s Degree required 
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Project Management Institute (PMI) framework.  
• Knowledge of various project management methodologies (e.g., agile/scrum)
• Ability to manage concurrent project activities across 2 or more business lines.
• Possesses a comprehensive working knowledge of project management.
• Work with minimal supervision
• Microsoft proficient Word, Excel, PowerPoint Visio, and Project Management Tool (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheets, etc.).
• Project management monitoring, in addressing changes in scope and budget, in project resourcing, and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
• Ability to manage project activities; to establish project goals and objectives; to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions; to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues; to demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills; to identify project risks and gaps; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and to mentor others where appropriate