[Hiring] Sr IT Project Manager @United Biosource Corporation

Role 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 meetings 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.

• 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.
• Meets with business management to determine solutions to business problems.
• Develops preliminary project plan and design, determines necessary resources, and project timeline.
• Assigns individual responsibilities and acts as a management resource for project team members.
• Reviews and tracks 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.
• Provides assistance to IT team members with issues needing technical expertise or complex systems knowledge.
• Mentors 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.
• Develops project cost estimates and manages budget throughout projects.
• Works on special projects as assigned.

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.

Requirements

• 0 Direct Reports, 0 – 5 Indirect Reports.