IT Project Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The IT Project Manager leads cross-functional project teams to implement the IT infrastructure and application initiatives of Bryan Health. Responsibilities include developing project plans including scope, goals, objectives, requirements and limitations of the project, while developing and maintaining a working relationship with our customers in the delivery of various types of software systems or process change deployments. Provides agreed upon deliverable goals throughout the project life cycle.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Provides successful leadership in the timely delivery of medium and small projects.

3. *Increases and maintains current knowledge of the healthcare industry, the organization's business, project management practices and project management methodologies.

4. *Creates and manages project schedules to ensure overall project success, emphasizing innovative solutions, value management, quality assurance, functional efficiency and client satisfaction.

5. Adheres to internal Project Management best practices and PMP methodology and procedures as directed; learns, fully understands and uses all Bryan Health planning and implementation tools such as Microsoft Project Enterprise Management Solutions, Cost Benefit Analysis, the RFP Process, quality assurance and control, and any other standardized approach developed to improve the course and outcome of projects.

6. *Identifies the scope, goals, objectives, requirements and limitations of the project.

7. *Collaborates with Senior IT Project Managers on assigned projects to coordinate assigned activities throughout the project life cycle.

8. Recognizes, respects and incorporates the diverse ideas, perspectives and values of team members to meet organizational and project objectives.

9. *Develops and implements quality improvement planning, measurement and improvement cycles related to information technology projects as assigned.

10. *Plans, executes and manages the tasks, phases and deliverables of assigned projects based on the identified project goals and objectives; closes the project when completed and captures the knowledge accrued.

11. Advances work knowledge by participating in continuing education inservices, reading periodicals/literature and seeking ongoing development opportunities.

12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk "*").

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of system development life cycles and project methodologies.

2. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

3. Knowledge of the structure and functions of a hospital/medical center system.

4. Ability to analyze problems, identify needs/priorities/risks, manage change and implement effective work strategies.

5. Ability to manage the scope, time, cost, complexity and quality of IT projects.

6. Ability to translate project purpose and vision into measurable, obtainable outcomes.

7. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate assigned multiple tasks/projects with minimal supervision.

8. Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.

9. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

10. Ability to coordinate multiple services and functions among staff in frequently high stress situations in order to achieve project goals.

11. Ability to utilize knowledge of formal and informal organizational structures to escalate issues and facilitate effective decision making at optimal times.

12. Ability to utilize leadership and teamwork skills to freely gain support and cooperation from coworkers throughout the organization and external vendors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate's degree, in computer science, business or relevant area of study required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Certification in Project Management preferred. Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years leading small to moderate projects using established project management methodologies required. Prior experience in the healthcare industry preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) - Characterized as sedentary work requiring exertion up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.