Enterprise Project Manager III

Job Title: Enterprise Project Manager III

Job Type: Contract

Site Type: Remote (ID, OR, WA, UT)

Duration: 12 Months

Job Overview

The Project Manager III manages large-scale projects or multiple, concurrent projects from inception through project close-out. The Project Manager III leads teams of people to ensure that project objectives remain consistent with the overall business strategy and are achieved on schedule. The Project Manager III ensures project(s) are delivered on schedule and within budget, while satisfying agreed-upon customer requirements and specifications within the scope of the project. The Project Manager III effectively applies formal company-approved project management methodology to accomplish the goals of the project. Responsible for the appropriateness, quality, and timeliness of all aspects of the project, s/he manages the production of project estimates, develops project plan and schedule, establishes measures and milestones, and tracks ongoing progress, while proactively managing risks, issues, scope, and human resources through the project life-cycle. S/he is a team player who effectively manages concurrent projects and delivers timely, accurate, and quality results.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering projects to successful completion; accountable for the quality and timeliness of all defined projects, and for issues (goals, resource allocation, release planning, technology architecture, etc.) within the projects
• Mentor and develop project management skills in project managers
• Contribute to the development of, and ensure adherence to, company-adopted project management methods
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and report project management activities in accordance with Enterprise Program Management Office policies and standards
• Responsible for overseeing multiple projects ensuring timely deliverables within budgetary constraints
• Manage the overall project plan(s)
• Prepare and present project plans and status reports to organizational leadership, project teams, and client/customer groups
• Responsible for project outcomes through effective project planning, task definition, scope management, resource allocation and negotiation, risk mitigation, cost management, and stakeholder communication
• Assemble project team, assign individual responsibilities, identify appropriate project resources, and provide guidance and direction to project team members
• Define, collect, and analyze metrics to ensure projects are on target
• Proactively recommend courses of action to maintain cost-effectiveness
• Stay current on new project management methodology
• Ensure timely resolution of problems within the scope of the assignment
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business management or related field and 5 years of experience in project and/or program management or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous regulatory project experience is strongly preferred
• Healthcare experience is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with the Project Management Institute (PMI) Guide and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• Demonstrated project portfolio of successful, progressive project management with at least 5 years of experience (This includes a leadership role in the execution of large-scale, concurrent projects. (Greater than $1 million with a team of 10)
• Demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary, high-performance work teams
• Familiarity with automated project management software tools
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, mediate issues, develop solutions, and implement a course of action
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) with a customer service orientation
• Ability to mitigate project milestones/deliverable delays and critical resource allocation issues from the work breakdown schedule
• Skilled in the identification, assessment, and contingency planning for risk factors
• Functional competencies include Budgeting, Change Management, Client Management, Methodology Approach and Business Life Cycle, Mission /Vision/Strategy, Project Planning and Organization, Risk Management
• Demonstrated success at meeting project budget, timelines, and requirement targets and managing variances
• Demonstrated presentation experience to all levels of management
• Demonstrated experience working with business sponsors and partners to identify and implement solutions
• Proven ability to motivate teams to achieve defined deliverables and be able to work effectively with clients
• Demonstrated success at mentoring and developing project management skills in project managers
• Exceptionally strong leadership skills