Senior Project Manager, Pharmacy

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is responsible for developing and rolling out a consistent project management framework and a set of practical tools tailored to the department’s needs. Additionally, will directly manage financially impactful, high priority projects within the pharmacy department, such as performance improvement initiativesOversees all aspects of the project(s), defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project(s). Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project(s).

Position: Senior Project Manager, Pharmacy       

Department: Pharmacy Administration

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

JOB DESCRIPTION

CORE DUTIES  (These generally will be required but may not always apply based on department-specific needs):

• Define project management framework and develop tools to support department wide standardization of project management practice. Work closely with department leaders to ensure these tools are easy to adopt and support effective planning, tracking, and communication across initiatives
• Responsible for coordinating project schedules and assignments for projects
• Direct and manage high visibility, financially impactful project development from beginning of project lifecycle to end. Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Create the project charter and associated communications documents, plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Responsible for financial management and budget oversight for assigned projects. Collaborate with the Strategy team to size opportunities, evaluate feasibility, and define best practice approaches to implementation; Estimates proposed scope and gathers estimates from external teams and Contributes to financial reporting for Senior Management presentations
• Drives BMC-wide strategic improvement initiatives and manage one or more complex projects.
• Conducts project estimation; formulate project delivery strategies.
• Establishes project milestones / schedules, maintain & report project status, and monitor progress of all team members.
• Contributes to the development methodology selection process for each project and be responsible for adhering to all associated governance and standards.
• Partners with sponsors and stakeholders within the technology and business units.
• Initiates discussion with sponsors and stakeholders partners to define project schedules, issue resolution and risk management.
• Identify and resolve delays, roadblocks, issues and conflicts within the project team. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. Work directly with the VP of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Chief of Staff to problem solve and move project to completion.
• Works across functional groups as appropriate.
• Define best practice governance and set up cadence as appropriate. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations when needed.
• Responsible for assessing the impact of change management on schedules and budget.
• Provides guidance and training to enable other team members to meet/exceed expectations.
• Communicate project plan information, objectives, and deliverables to the team.
• May manage direct reports, including interviewing, conducting orientation, training and preparing performance evaluations; responsible for hiring, firing, and disciplining personnel.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.  The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.  Advanced Degree a plus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Project Management Certification (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is highly desired.

EXPERIENCE:

• Requires at least 7 years of work experience, of which at least 5 years include related project management experience.  Experience in Six Sigma disciplines would be a plus.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Experience in all phases of the project life cycle.