IT Project Manager III

Hourly Pay Range:

$46.64 - $72.29 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: IT Project Manager III
• Location: choice of Arlington Heights, IL or Warrenville, IL
• Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
• Hybrid Position
• Local travel to other corporate sites will be required (Arlington Heights - Warrenville - Skokie)

Job Summary:

As the IT Project Manager III at Endeavor Health, you will be responsible for leading, overseeing and ensuring the successful delivery and management of single or multiple projects within scope, quality, time and cost constraints that may be clearly defined or may require dynamic management to deliver business value. You will establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and utilize consistent project management practices to produce quality deliverables for the full life cycle of a project from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, to closing. Project Manager team members implement sustainable projects to ensure and position Endeavor Health for operational success in the future, with a focus on providing safe, seamless, and personal care. To be successful in this role, you will be expected to remain updated on the latest solutions and technologies and advocate for the adoption of industry best practices.

 

This is the third tier in the three level Project Manager Ladder. Projects are typically large and complex in characteristics or enterprise wide. Projects are typically highly cross functional, high priority and of significant cost and risk to the organization. Manages projects independently. May manage a portfolio of related projects and plays a central role in planning, communication and reporting overall performance. Progression is typically restricted based on business requirements and limited to individuals transitioning from technical to staff management.

What you will do:

• Assists in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new equipment and/or software applications. Supports security, contracting and capital discussions (if required) for implementation. Responsible for managing all aspects of a project over the project lifecycle (initiate, plan, execute, control, close) in support of the organization’s strategic objectives and ongoing operations. Develops project tasks, milestones and deliverables using a standard set of tools to ensure timely completion of project. 
• Facilitates discussions for workflows and operational processes to be redesigned (or standardized) and works with project teams to update departmental policies and procedures to reflect changes.
• Collaborates with leadership to determine and document project objectives, scope, timeline, approach, resource requirements, budget and stakeholders needed for successful execution. If managing a program or portfolio of work, may routinely spend a portion of time facilitating governance meetings with key stakeholders to collect status as well as ensure prioritization and alignment of projects and resources. Compiles and summarizes details to report on key metrics for senior leadership.
• Defines team member roles and responsibilities and may perform management of external consultants and vendor resources. Organizes and conducts regular meetings with project teams and stakeholders.
• Monitors and communicates progress through routine status reports to all levels of the organization. Maintains proper project documentation ensuring it is complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Identifies risks and performs mitigation planning, escalating as necessary.  Follows change control procedures. Issue management includes tracking, assignment, and closeout of all project issues. 
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently. Has sensitivity and commitment to business problem solving.
• Assists in the development of the communication strategy, training strategy and organizational change management plans.  Works closely with leadership in preparation for turnover of implemented system to day-to-day support and develops go-live plan.
• Identifies metrics to be used to evaluate project success. Documents and agrees upon deliverables acceptance criteria. Prepares and presents post project review.
• Leads, directs, and motivates teams effectively and manages through influence, even when not the subject matter expert.  Supports team bui