Sr IT Project Manager

Brief Description:

The Sr IT Project Manager is responsible for all phases of projects of a highly complex nature and acts as a single point of contact for those projects. Takes projects from original concept through final implementation. Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users and IT and business partners. Defines project scope and objectives. Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Conducts project meeting and is responsible for project tracking and analysis. Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables. Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solution of problems. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects. Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Guides the successful completion of major programs and may function in a project leadership role. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in failure to achieve major organizational objectives.

Specific job duties:

• Responsible for delivery and success of assigned projects.
• Optimizes results within business and time constraints.
• Leads meetings with project team to assess status and resolve issues as they come up.
• Meet with business management to determine solutions to business problems.
• Defines project scope and objectives.
• Develops preliminary project plan and design, determines necessary resources, and project timeline.
• Assign individual responsibilities and acts as a management resource for project team members.
• Review and track status of project and deliverables and provides project updates and ongoing cost analysis to IT and business line management.
• Conducts presentations regarding project status and current issues.
• Provide assistance to IT team members with issues needing technical expertise or complex systems knowledge.
• Mentor team to improve their understanding and skill and ensure they are familiar with resource materials available.
• Ensures adherence to project management process and project documentation standards.
• Develop project cost estimates and manages budget throughout projects.
• Works on special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:

0 Direct Reports, 0 – 5 Indirect Reports

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field
• 8 – 12 years of relevant experience in information systems operations environment in systems analysis or development to include 3 – 5 years of previous project management experience
• Certification in project management preferred
• General PC knowledge including Microsoft Office; MS Project preferred
• Knowledge of PBM, healthcare industry helpful
• Advanced knowledge of project development, including process mapping, budgeting and timeline creation
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward project completion
• Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills are a must
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business and some travel requirements

Originally posted on Himalayas