The ideal candidate must possess IT Project Management background experience, ability to facilitate the successful delivery of a wide variety of application projects within the IT organization, great interpersonal skills, can do attitude, ability to work independently and superior customer service.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage all aspects of IT application implementation related projects
Lead project teams and/or work-streams
Utilize sound project management and SDLC methodologies
Ability to work in a matrix managed environment where many resources are embedded part time on a particular team
Develop and manage project intake process and resource capacity planning
Escalate issues early and provide concise issue descriptions to upper level management coupled with recommended paths for resolution
Executive presence and good presentation skills
Liaison between internal customer, IT and external contracted resources and/or firms
Vendor management including selection and vendor contracting/negotiation
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Possesses required knowledge and skills to successfully perform job. Rapidly embraces and applies new ideas and approaches where doing so adds value
Results-Orientation. Knows how to get things done in an effective and efficient manner with available resources. Plans and prioritizes work, sets and accomplishes goals. Strives to continuously improve company and individual performance
Communication. Cultivates a culture of openness and information sharing. Demonstrates integrity and honesty in all communication. Is willing to “speak the truth” and advocate positions even when unpopular. Provides constructive feedback. Avoids blaming others and is ethical at all times
Innovation. Approaches work with a fresh perspective. Challenges the status quo and looks for better ways of doing things. Develops creative and business minded solutions to difficult situations. Thinks “outside the box.”
Leadership. Takes personal responsibility and leads by example. Demonstrates initiative and is committed to and enthusiastic about achieving company success. Makes timely and sound decisions and is willing to make tough choices when necessary. Consults others as appropriate.
Accountability. Reliable and action oriented. Completes quality work on schedule and in a safe manner. Delivers
as promised. Maintains a sense of urgency in accomplishing work. Willing to go the extra mile.
Team-Orientation. Develops and maintains high customer satisfaction levels with internal and external audiences. Demonstrates a bias towards service, quality and teamwork. Builds constructive and effective working
relationships. Is committed to the success of all stakeholders.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
BA/BS in Business Administration and/or Computer Science. Relevant experience may be
substituted for education.
Experience: 5+ years direct medium to large scale systems project management experience
Experience managing projects for business process improvement, establishing and implementing best practices.
Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum, Waterfall and SDLC.
Ability to be a positive change agent and juggle competing priorities
Ability to adapt to changing business needs and assignments, as required
Strong problem solving skills
Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Dependable and solid follow up with a good ‘customer service’ attitude
Ability to be firm about deadline
A strong bias for action and a passionate customer focus
Past experience as independent consultant
Healthcare, pharma, life sciences experience a plus.
Ability to work hours necessary to support delivery schedules
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
PMP Project Management Professional certification preferred