Project Manager

Project ManagerRequired Skills & Experience• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Computer Science, MIS or related field • Minimum seven (7) years' experience managing projects implementing business change and the integration of cross-functional solutions • Experience working with test plans and test cases • Proficiency with IT application deployment processes • Experience working within an enterprise PMO • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially MS Project, Excel, Visio and PowerPointNice to Have Skills & Experience• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Certification • Healthcare or clinic operations experience preferred • Experience working with project management software such as Aha, Planview, and Rally • Advanced Excel Expert with extensive experience developing and utilizing complex macros, automating business processes, and transforming large datasets into actionable insights through advanced data analysis and reporting • Knowledge and experience with SDLC (Systems Development Life Cycle) • Familiarity with technology concepts, including databases, data processing, mapping, APIs, reporting, and business intelligenceJob Description• Identifies opportunities for improving customer experience including opportunities for increased productivity, reduced costs and supporting the quadruple aims of high-quality, high-value services and outstanding patient and provider experience • Provides expertise and leadership skills to direct project team and ensure project and organization's goals, philosophies, and objectives are optimally supported by information technology • Drive the full lifecycle planning and management of multiple projects to ensure they are delivered on time and with the expected results. This includes:Creating and gaining approval of a formal program charter at the start of the initiative,Establishing program governance frameworks and processes, with regular review cadences (status meetings)Creating and executing project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements, proactively planning and scheduling project timelines and milestonesIdentifying resources needed, supporting leads in assigning individual responsibilities, and tracking/monitoring completion.Managing day-to-day operational aspects of initiative project and scope.Ensuring project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.Build and maintain a program roadmap that is integrated cross-functionally, across the other top priority initiatives, and across the enterprise.Forecasts resource needs based on the alignment of team member skills and project portfolio demandsLeads the development of a comprehensive communication plan with team members, stakeholders and / or customersProactively drives creative resolutions to project issues and risk mitigation strategies which are recommended to project sponsors and managementMeasures program performance using appropriate tools and techniques in order to monitor the progress of the project, identifies and quantifies variances, and performs required corrective actions; all with appropriate communication to related stakeholdersResponsible for proactive oversight of the Change Management process needed to communicate and reset expectations due to unexpected variances to project scope, schedule, and cost baselines. Ensures project closure activities including gathering/sharing lessons learned and facilitating post-mortemsCreates management reports and presentations (as required) to keep project sponsor and other leaders and stakeholders up to date on the schedule, budget and deliverable status