Director of Project Management

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Project Management - Join Our Big-Hearted Team

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in our vibrant, compassionate community?  Join our exceptional  team at our Administration Office in Surprise, Arizona  as a Director of Project Management.

Your Mission: The Director of Project Management will provide day-to-day management and execution of multiple large or extra-large projects and/or programs through the project lifecycle, including status communication and risk mitigation coordination.  Reports to: VP of Program Management

Why Choose Us?

• Great Place to Work: Sun Health has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
• National Recognition: We secured a top 10 spot on the Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services™ list in 2020 and 2021.
• Platinum Award Winner: Our dedication to health and safety earned us Platinum awards from the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Works with leadership across the company.
• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements Reviews work plans and provides feedback on barriers/opportunity.
• Plays key role in planning and resource management Coordinates with internal and external customers to complete project within timelines.
• Management of complex initiatives and oversight of project progress and quality.
• Developing and maintaining excellent internal relationships including demonstrated track record of directly interfacing with high-level executives.
• Developing meaningful insights from data opinions observations interviews and facilitated workshops.
• Developing clear milestones to measure against time boxing work as appropriate.
• Managing scope budget and resources on in-flight projects while identifying and mitigating any associated risks.
• Quickly identifying business drivers and prioritizing efforts.
• Develops project plan and resources needs allocations and resource leveling Manage delivery with a sense of urgency while holding teams accountable for delivering work against project plan.
• Actively participates as a role model and advising / coaching the work of other Project Leader and PM team members on deep technical/subject matter expertise.
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience successfully managing a team in a Project Management environment.
• 7-8 years of professional program/project management experience or relevant industry experience including managing multiple projects across cross-functional disciplines.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex business problems through fact gathering business process mapping and data analysis.
• Must be a team player; demonstrate attention to detail and problem-solving skills; able to effectively work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication presentation and organization skills both verbal and written with all levels ranging from staff to senior executives as well as strong customer focus and demonstrated ability to work in geographically dispersed teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities including multiple projects demands and re-prioritize as necessary to align with changing business objectives.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Project Management, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience, required.
• At least seven years of related experience required.
• Possessing current or ability to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.