Senior Project Manager

Project Management Position

Purpose and Scope:

Manages the implementation and support of projects to include: development of business processes, planning, and management of the project through implementation and post implementation stability. Recommends enhancements to current business processes to effectively integrate project requirements with existing and related business processes.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of Project Management, acts as a liaison between the business and internal and/or external resources as required for managing the project from concept, to implementation, and stabilization.
• Coordinates the efforts of resources required to successfully implement project goals and objectives within the prescribed timeframe and budget. When timeline and/or budget deviations are identified, implements appropriate actions to recover while keeping all stakeholders informed of the current status.
• Assists in managing the creation of policies and procedures for the business.
• Manages the stabilization of each implementation to include; planning, organizing, and resolving issues.
• Responsible for post implementation support.
• Determines "best business practices" to meet the goals and objectives of the business.
• Manages task schedules and issue status reports.
• Supports the business in the development of system reports to manage and measure the business processes.
• Validates and documents configuration, enhancements, and development.
• May provide advice/guidance to other Project Managers, if applicable.
• Implementation projects are deemed to be medium to large in size and complexity. Assigned projects generally focus on:
• Manage and direct multi-location integration projects for business entities.
• Manage and direct large-scale Business Process Project implementations.
• Manage the implementation of new business process functionality.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
• Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
• Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• May escalate issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.
• Assists with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 20% 50% Travel.

Supervision:

• None

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree desirable.
• Must attain PMI/PMP certification.

Experience and Required Skills:

• 5 8 years of related experience as a Project Manager of large to very large scale projects; with a Master's Degree 3 years of experience required.
• Excellent presentation, expectation management and training skills, consistently meeting specific needs of various client groups, project teams, and target audiences.
• Proficient in establishing working relationships with B&C levels of Management & Financial executives, Project Team members, End-users; and their various support teams.
• Strong experience in aligning and identifying appropriate functional and technical skills and resources necessary to meet strategic goals and business objectives, within prescribed timelines and budget parameters.
• Experienced in managing culturally diverse workforce and business environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• The ability to work cross functionally in a matrix management environment.
• Proficient PC skills with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Management).

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Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.