IT PROJECT MANAGER II (TEMPORARY)

AMSURG is an independent leader in ambulatory surgery center services, operating a network of more than 250 surgery centers nationwide. The IT Project Manager II will manage multiple complex projects and liaise between the business and IT Departments, ensuring alignment with business unit goals and overseeing all aspects of software development.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the initiation, coordination, and completion of multiple, parallel projects within the Information Technology department
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with team members, vendors, and other departments involved in the projects
• Owns stakeholder management; responsible for setting customer expectations and leading efforts to sustain customer satisfaction
• Oversees and assumes accountabilities for all aspects of software development including user requirements, development, and testing timelines
• Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Develops and presents full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
• Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Assigns responsibilities, monitors, and summarizes progress of project
• Drafts and submits budget proposals
• Recommends subsequent budget changes where necessary
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path
• Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential crises, devises, and leads execution of contingency plans
• Defines project success criteria and disseminates them to involved parties throughout project life cycle
• Uses project delivery metrics to measure and improve team performance
• Conducts project postmortems and drives continuous improvement efforts
• Develops best practices and tools for project execution and management
• Participates in efforts to standardize practices and consolidate tracking methods across all IT projects
• Actively seeks out and acts on opportunities for PM process improvement using a combination of industry experience and Lean activities (Kaizen events and workgroups)
• Other duties as assigned
• Reads and abides by the company’s code of conduct, ethics statements, employee handbook(s), policies and procedures and other corporate mandates, including participation in mandatory training programs
• Reports any real or suspected violation of the corporate compliance program, company policies and procedures, harassment, or other prohibited activities in accordance with the reporting policies of the company
• Obtains clarification of policy whenever necessary and may use the resources available through the Compliance, Human Resources or Legal Department

Requirements:

• Demonstrate experience in personnel management
• Experience working both independently and team-oriented collaborative environment is essential
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently
• Flexible during times of change
• Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments
• Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Must provide own insured transportation to and from work as well as to other outside locations based on job needs
• 2-4 years project management experience in an enterprise environment
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 2-4 years experience in a healthcare setting strongly preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred
• Other Professional Certifications a plus