About this role
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Project Manager:
- Leads and manages activities for multiple projects across all phases, including initiation planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure.
- Works collaboratively with Installation, Implementation, Training and members of the Product Line Management department to ensure project(s) meet objectives and timelines.
- Creates, manage, and track project progress documentation, including detailed project plans, project charters, resource plans, risk and issue logs, and status reports.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Duties:
- Manage small to mid-sized internal and external facing projects
- Manage project team resources assigned to external facing projects
- Coordinate and facilitate standing and ad hock project meetings.
- Accountable to comply with PM standards and guidelines.
- Complete, submit and present to stakeholders the appropriate documentation required for the assigned project, which is also to be stored in the appropriate DSS data repository for review by DSS management as needed.
- Establish an maintain clear communication plans for each project.
- Manage project issues, actions, risks and decisions.
- Manage day-to-day activities of projects; communicate with the necessary groups to ensure project deliverables are on schedule and within parameters set forth from Management objectives.
Other Duties:
- Participate in process improvement opportunities facilitated by PMO management to tailor project management, development and support processes to meet the needs of Vendors/ External Clients.
- Travels as needed, including weekend travel when necessary (abiding by DSS established travel guidelines)
SECURITY AND PRIVACY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Individuals working for DSS will be subject to security and privacy requirements as explained in HIPAA, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53. Additionally, they are required to undergo specific FedRAMP training to ensure compliance with all associated controls and responsibilities in the day-to-day performance of their duties. Individuals working in departments that are considered to be in the high risk category will be required to undergo advanced training based on their role and level of access. Individuals with access to modify data and the configuration baseline will require further training
The preceding functions are examples of the work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and make a reasonable accommodation as needed.
Qualifications
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Required:
- Ability to work effectively (maintaining accuracy and sensitivity) under tight timelines and schedules.
- Ability to work from an organizational perspective as well as independently and as a contributing team member.
- Ability to adjust and set priorities to meet deadlines.
- Possess exceptional skills in partnering with staff from multiple departments and in developing and maintaining long-term supportive relationships.
- Ability to organize time effectively while identifying barriers to progress, proposing solutions and setting priorities.
- Ability to be effective in a rapidly growing organization.
- Ability to handle large volumes of email, in person meetings and conference calls.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Proficient with MS Project.
- Possess excellent listening skills and a commitment to communicating in a clear, concise and timely manner at all times.
- Possess proven aptitude for understanding technical process and the ability to learn new software as needed
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
- Bachelors degree; equivalent combinations of work experience and\or education will be considered.
- 2-3 years of practical professional experience in project management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
Desired:
- Experience in the clinical, administrative or technical specialty related to the healthcare industry.
- Experience in software development and/or software implementation project management.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Project Management Professional [PMP] preferred
(Must be willing and able to attain certifications if not currently achieved)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing
2 % per day
Sitting
90% per day
Walking
8% per day
Stooping
2% per day
Lifting
up to 50lbs while traveling
Computer Work
75% per day
Telephone Work
25% per day
Reading
10% per day
Other, please specify
Ability to travel up to 25% of the year via common carrier