WVUM Senior Project Manager - IT

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Responsible for leading a project team (or teams) on institutional-wide very complex high-risk and highly visible projects affecting various departments with multiple executive level sponsors. May also lead overall project management of multiple smaller scale projects. Responsible for planning, directing and coordinating all aspects of IT projects. This includes, but is not limited to, project work plan development & management, project plan reporting, issue tracking, scope development & management, project cost, resource & time management, project communications and project risk management. Collaborates with IT, vendors, and Customers to ensure successful completion of projects.

May also be responsible for serving as a liaison between Information Technology and other practices affiliated with the health system. This may include providing appropriate on-site visits, facilitating regular communication, resolving client requests, and overseeing resolution of issues to ensure delivered services meet client needs and expectations outside of defined projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, MIS, or related field required OR four (4) years of project management, project coordination, project lead, or systems analysis experience required; AND five (5) years of IT Project Management experience required.

2. Internal employees must meet all mandatory competencies in current position in order to qualify for promotion within IT.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Master’s degree in Information Technology, MIS, or related field preferred.

2. PMP certification preferred

EXPERIENCE:

1. Hospital or Healthcare Information Technology experience preferred.

2. Knowledge and understanding of hospital operational practices, business practices, and IT-related concepts preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Project Management: Work significantly affects organizational wide, multiple large functional areas with various executive management stakeholders and increasingly higher levels of complexity and responsibility. Plans and manages highly complex projects and programs within the defined scope and budget to ensure success by delivering a solution that meets the organization’s requirements and is the owner of all implementation issues related to a project or program assigned. Proactively leads and organizes and plans IT projects; Initiates/develops project charter & scope independently; interacts positively with project sponsors, vendors and IT Leadership to determine project requirements and participates in the project contract process, and tracks purchase orders to ensure that all project goals are being addressed. Within the project/program framework - plan, allocate and supervise project direction, scope, tasks, resources and activities. This includes but is not limited to developing, maintaining, and ensuring adherence to the organization's Information Technology PMO standard. Facilitation of proper transition of project support to Customer Service at the completion of each assigned project and /or program. Proactively anticipates and responds to identify potential risks and/or issues, and provides and participates in implementation of options for resolution Implements and monitors the project change control process, and documents and facilitates the outcomes of the change control process for assigned projects. Provides mentoring for PMs and other IT staff and operation teams that utilize project management methodologies. Exhibits a deep knowledge of principles, practices, and theories. Outstanding record of project management success as demonstrated in results achieved and use of project management methodology. Considered a resource for others. Maintains a strong and current awareness of project management industry trends and best practices.

2. Communication Effectiveness: Ensures project status, issues, and successes are communicated to all levels (team, management, stakeholders, etc.), documented and is in accordance