Description
JOB SUMMARY
This job contributes to the project leadership of multiple complex product and technology solutions. The incumbent exhibits and applies the core behaviors which define success for the organization and our customers : Purposeful Execution, Teamwork, Transformational Leadership, and a Customer-First mentality. This requires a commitment to on-time / on-budget delivery, promoting a culture of collaboration among all project stakeholders, thinking and planning strategically in areas of risk mitigation and overall project direction, and a dedicated focus on bringing value to our customers.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a project leader with multiple medium sized projects. Contribute to the definition, planning, and delivery of multiple product and technology projects, working with the executive sponsor (Director or higher) and other management as required to ensure achievement of the defined project goals. Influence the successful delivery and implementation of cross-functional activities to achieve the desired results for a defined program and / or strategic initiative.
- Maintain the day-to-day operation of projects (including budgetary oversight and staffing) ensuring that all projects are reliably delivered on time, on budget and with a consistently high standard of quality.
- Collaborate with all project stakeholders to proactively identify and mitigate project risks with frequent reevaluation and reprioritization of the risk register. Contribute to creation of communication strategies and execute to provide accurate and timely project information. Efficiently summarize and present complex ideas and / or data into a format that can be understood by all levels of the organization.
- Cultivate a customer-first attitude by forging relationships with stakeholders to better understand their needs and goals, and seek to discern what the customer impact will be for each project decision and / or action taken.
- Other duties as assigned or requested
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management Information Science (MIS), or closely related fieldSubstitutions
NonePreferred
Master's Degree in Business Administration or Management InformationEXPERIENCE
Required
3 years of work experience in project management3 years of work experience delivering business solutions using information technologyPreferred
Proven work experience successfully delivering technology solutions in the field of healthcare infrastructure and / or securityLICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required
NonePreferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similarSKILLS
Customer-first mindset. Skilled at anticipating customers' needs and the ability to build relationships that enable collaboration among all stakeholders and vendorsAbility to drive change and thrive in ambiguityCan successfully manage scope, people and budgets through strategic planning of one or more projects not only for current phases, but for the future as wellExcellent written and verbal communication skills; Is articulate and can communicate succinctly to multiple levels within a matrixed organization; Must be comfortable presenting to large and diverse audiencesAssertive leader who can analyze complex problems and works proactively to overcome obstacles by identifying risk and planning out mitigation and contingency strategiesStrong leadership and interpersonal skills including experience with conflict resolution. Ability to pull together a group of people with diverse skills and make a functional teamPassion for leading projects and interacting with people to drive technical solutions to a successful completionProven ability to influence change and negotiate solutionsAbility to lead others who will be running smaller sub-projects and provide mentorship / coaching to less experienced staffLanguage (Other than English) :
None
Travel Requirement : 0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products / services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Lifting : up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting : 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting : 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
Pay Range Minimum : 67,500.00
Pay Range Maximum : 126,000.00
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