03 Jul
Senior Project Manager
California, Goleta , 93111 Goleta USA

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#6495Seeking a Senior IT Project Manager in the Goleta, CA area for a 1 year contract position.Looking for a Senior Project Manager to Lead the implementation of ERP & financial software. Strong understanding of hospitals, healthcare and financials. Ability to manage multiple project disciplines, 3rd Party implementation Partner and internal project teams. Proven track record of working this type of project. Very strong communication and interpersonal skills.This is a 12-month project with strong possibility of multiple extensions. This is an onsite role and expenses for travel will be covered. PMP is requested but not mandatory.

Communication SkillsThe employee communicates effectively.Must be able to effectively communicate project issues to upper management. Must be able to provide direction to team members and empower them to fulfill their responsibilities. Must facilitate communication and discussion with advisors, team members, and management at multiple levels. Must be able to communicate clearly both orally and in written form. Must be able to conduct meetings and deliver presentations.

OtherCompetency required with project management tools (Word, Excel, Visio, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint).

Expectations

Code Of ConductEmployees are expected to hold themselves and others accountable for the Code of Conduct, in order to manifest an environment of mutual respect, civility, and dedication to positive personal relationships that enhances personal growth and job satisfaction, and which thereby supports the mission, vision, and values.

ConfidentialityAs set forth in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees are required to maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with State and Federal regulations. In addition to patient information, the confidentiality of financial, systems, and staff information is also to be maintained.

Job PurposeThis position manages all aspects of projects assigned to them by the director or VP. The senior project manager works closely with management to identify optimal project structure, identify tasks and ensure assignment and timely completion of tasks, coordinate communication within the team and to the organization, address issues, manage scope and quality, report project progress, maintain budget accountability, and coordinate all other tasks as needed for successful and timely completion of projects assigned.

Major Accountabilities / Specific Job CompetenciesThis is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any job, with related instruction given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
  • Acts as central point of contact for all project activities of projects assigned to them.
  • Possesses overall knowledge of tasks to be done and techniques to be used to manage projects.
  • Together with management, defines the requirements of projects then plans deliverables and tasks (including task assignment) as required to meet those requirements.
  • Creates and maintains all project documentation as needed and required for successful completion of projects assigned to them.
  • Manages the day-to-day activities of all projects assigned to them, including team meetings, resource management, measurement of project progress, revision of plans/tasks, and issues resolution.
  • Makes timely decisions to assure efficient project progress and improve probability of meeting deadlines.
  • Facilitates communication and discussion; creates and provides status reporting to the project teams, sponsors, steering committees, and ISD management.
  • Takes initiative to proactively identify and mitigate project risks.

SchedulesThis position may require census-driven scheduling flexibility (additional/fewer shifts), holiday coverage, floating, being placed on-call, weekend coverage, and shift rotations.

QualificationsAll job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

EducationBachelor's Degree in healthcare management, information technology, business management, or a closely related field, or equivalent work experience (2 years of experience for each year of college).

Certifications, Licenses, RegistrationsPMP project management certification from Project Management Institute would like

Technical Requirements

Minimum: Competency using project management tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Microsoft Project or other workflow documentation tools). Working knowledge of Information Technology and hospital operations.

Preferred: Working knowledge of hospital operations.

Years of Related Work Experience

Minimum: 7 years of IT project management experience.

Preferred: 9 years of healthcare IT project management experience. Implementation experience with integrated health care information systems(clinical or non-clinical).

Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAll knowledge, skills, and abilities listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Problem Solving and Decision MakingMust be able to work with system users to define requirements for projects. From those requirements, must be able to plan deliverables and tasks. Must be able to identify task dependencies, appropriate task sequences, and appropriate resources to complete the tasks. Must be able to identify issues, recognize when to escalate issues to upper management, be able to present alternative solutions and their implications, recommend actions, and manage the resolution. Must take initiative to proactively identify and mitigate risks. Must make timely decisions to assure efficient project progress.

Interpersonal SkillsMust be able to work together with management to:
  • Manage scope, time, cost, and quality of projects.
  • Identify resources and manage resources to deliver projects on time.
  • Manage project issues and escalate issues when necessary.
  • Must be able to lead and motivate teams; needs a good understanding of motivational techniques since project team members may not report directly to the project manager even though the project manager is responsible for assuring their work is done well and in a timely fashion.
  • Must be organized, thorough, and disciplined.
  • Must be comfortable setting and meeting deadlines.
If qualified and interested in this opportunity, please reply to JO#6495 along with a copy of your updated resume.

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