Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing the programming, planning and activation of complex projects under the general supervision of the Director. Ensures the completion of projects are in scope, on schedule, within budget, and meets all program objectives and appropriate government regulations. Acts as a liaison between the client/operational leaders and all other project participants including consultants, contractors, vendors, and all regulatory agencies. Responsible for foundational planning, scheduling, delegation, and oversight of the work pertaining to the project resources and assigned project managers and project coordinators. The senior project manager utilizing high-level communication skills acting as the liaison between the project team, contractors, customers, key stakeholders and senior leadership. The senior project manager has ultimate responsibility for the overall project delivery. The senior project manager will be the primary owner and communicator regarding the assigned projects. This position is responsible for managing key strategic organizational projects. This includes the establishing of the project governance, communication requirements, project monitoring & control, defining project objectives; identifying, assessing & managing risks and escalations, and aligning leadership support. Will be required to use the existing standard work/processes and tools as part of the assessment and implementation processes. This is a leadership role which is responsible for directing and managing work assignment, schedules, and operational needs of the project coordinators and managers in the design, development and execution of the projects.

Responsibilities

Conduct project intake, develop project teams, define objectives and scope, document current and future-state processes, develop and maintain project schedule, document risks and assumptions, and oversee development, operational workflows and implementation; Provides leadership and direction in building client engagement, project development, strategic decision-making, project scope and deliverables; Provide project leadership for large strategic and cross-functional improvement programs for executive stakeholder, department, and project team members; Directs and manages project managers, project/senior project coordinators in the design, development, and execution of projects; Mentor other project managers, project/senior project coordinators; Develop and maintain effective relationships with project owners, operational leaders, business services, IT, vendors, and other project stakeholders; Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects, tracking milestones and deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress; Deliver concurrent various sized projects to successful completion; Define project scope, duration, resources and cost, as well as the best course of action/approach to attain project objectives; Conduct project kick-off meetings and communicate individual roles and project expectations; Complete and manage detailed project work plans using the designated project management tool; Coordinate post-project review and lessons learned meetings; Manages communications on a regular and timely basis, including executive-level presentations; Prepares and manages project reports and budgets for senior leadership; Incorporates Lean practices to effectively manage stakeholder and operational leader expectations; Implements quality control measures to ensure project compliance; Conduct project planning workshops to create project charter, lock scope, identify project deliverables, create project schedule and identify critical path

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university or applicable professional experience; 5 years of progressively responsible and related work experience; Ability to work independently and make sound decisions while meeting time sensitive deadlines; Ability to exercise judgment and demonstrate effectiveness in decision making occasions; Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form; Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; Ability to write reports using original or innovative techniques or style; Ability to identify issues, risks, and escalations, assemble data, validate conclusions and incorporate resolutions; Strong knowledge of medical and non-medical equipment, organizational programs and procedures; Basic experience with business case preparation and cost benefit analysis; Expertise in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio) and Microsoft SharePoint; Moderate proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera and another PPM software tool; Demonstrated track record of establishing priorities and meeting deadlines; Demonstrated highly motivated self-starter; Strong interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills to communicate with and persuade a wide range of audiences; Superior supervisory and matrix management skills and ability to oversee tasks delegated to others; Serve as a change agent and transformational leader; Advanced ability to identify, develop and quantify any required corrective action plans; Manage a significant workload, prioritize projects appropriately and work independently; Executive level "presence"; Excellent Conflict Resolution skills; Effective leadership, influencing, and work delivery through others; Workshop design and facilitation experience

Nice to have

Seven (7) years project leadership role(s), including three (3) years consulting experience with major firm, or two (2) years managing complex corporate-wide major programs/initiatives for large organizations; Lean Six Sigma Certification; PMP - Project Mgmt Professional