Provide expert content/professional leadership on complex IT Project Management assignments/projects
Responsible for managing, directing and planning several projects simultaneously
Responsible for coordinating, scheduling and assigning project tasks, team building, and maintaining working relationships with client functional areas outside of IT
Apply project management methodologies and reporting techniques to indicate project status
Identify, evaluate and formulate detailed project plan, tracks milestones and schedules; negotiate and modify schedules as well as resources required to meet project objectives
Evaluate and report progress in terms of quality and performance metrics common to IT projects
Work with client departments to coordinate systems testing, installation, training and support
Keep informed of technical and operational advances
Exercise considerable creativity, foresight, and judgment in conceiving, planning, and delivering initiatives
Use deep professional knowledge and acumen to advise functional leaders
Focus on providing thought leadership within IT Project Management including projects which require understanding of the larger organization
Requirements
High school diploma
5+ years of experience in data exchange/management or IT project management
5+ years of experience in a client/vendor facing role
Experience with JCL, test environment management, execution of load jobs and Mainframe/Rumba/TSO
Broad business knowledge of the health care services industry
Understanding of business metrics and the ability to translate company/departmental goals and objectives into individual performance goals
Strong presentation skills, and ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including training delivery
Strong problem solving skills, including ability to collect, analyze, and offer relevant insights from data for a senior leadership audience
Ability to understand complex needs of stakeholders at all levels of the organization in order to drive solutions
Ability to handle competing priorities and display strong collaboration skills and team work