Summary: The Project Manager utilizes project management discipline to plan, document, execute and close assigned IT Projects, such as: new implementations, upgrades and enhancements . Manages projects ranging in size and complexity, from small, single-department implementations to large, complex, multi-departmental projects . Completes project implementations according to approved scope assessment, project plan, work breakdown structure (WBS), resource plan, schedule and budget.
A ssures all project artifacts are developed, maintained and communicated according to Virtua IT PMO standards.
Position Responsibilities: Project Management - Utilizes Project Management Methodology discipline to plan IT projects in collaboration with Operational Leaders , IT Directors and key Stakeholders .
- Manages the implementation of IT projects from scope development to post implementation according to Project Methodology discipline, approved scope, plan, budget and timeline .
- Manages and documents all phases of the project lifecycle to capture and secure all project artifacts , and assure a successful project implementation
- G uide s customers toward optimal system design solutions to meet workflow needs.
- Facilitates vendor selection process including identification of critical success factors, requests for information (RFI) and vendor demonstrations to select the best system for Virtua Health .
- Facilitates the vendor contract review process within I T .
- C ontributes to the ongoing development and improvement of Virtua Project Methodology, tools, and standards.
- Mentors IT staff and Peers to Virtua Project Methodology and standards.
- Manages project budget inclu ding the tracking of Invoices, purchase orders, payments, c onsultant time and t ravel, operating within budgetary guidelines and justifying variances to e nsure that projects remain on budget.
- Works with Operational and IT owners to identify and document project benefits .
- Works with project key stakeholders on the timely mitigation and closure of risks, issues and decisions .
Relationship Management - Develops and fosters relationships with all IT PMO customers and project stakeholders, including: IT Leadership, Operational Leadership, Project Team Members, IT Customers and vendors .
- Analyzes and translates customer business requests to define Project requirements, scope, plan, budget and timeline .
- Meets regularly with IT Direc tors & IT Managers to review active project status .
Tracking and Reporting - Identifies and documents all project tasks and assignments in the Project Portfolio Management PPM system .
- Identifies and documents all project risks, issues and decisions in the Project Portfolio Management PPM system .
- Manages and r eports project health status to key stakeholders and IT Leadership.
Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required: - 5 or more years' experience as an I T Analyst or equivalent departmental related experience .
- Project Management experience leading small to medium , project implementations according to Project Management Business Practices.
- Must have a positive, flexible attitude, work we ll autonomously and with a team.
- Excellent analytical, written/verbal communication and organizational skills with the a bility to work at detail level .
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams , Epic , ServiceNow and/or other hospital systems or Interfaces is a plus .
Required Education: Bachelor's in information systems , Business Administration, Clinical area or 5 + years of experience as an I T Analyst or equivalent departmental related experience .
Training / Certification / Licensure: Project Management and/or Six Sigma training is a plus .