Director IT Project Management; Basking Ridge NJ; Hartford, CT; Minnetonka, MN - Full-time / Part-time

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'As a member of the Enterprise Project Management Office team, this role will be engaged in leading a broad range of Information System projects within the Healthcare domain.

Responsible for the execution and delivery of assigned programs and projects within scope, budgetary, schedule, benefit, and quality commitments.

Responsible for coordinating with other teams and application areas as necessary to resolve schedule and other interdependency challenges.

Provides subject matter expertise in areas including program management, project management, project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, facilitation, and other project management areas.

Drives risk/issue resolution, and appropriate escalations.

Understands 'bigger picture' of the program and business impacts to initiatives

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 10 years experience with large scale program management - from ideation to delivery.

Minimum of 10 years experience in managing programs exceeding more that 15 million

Demonstrated experience in the execution and delivery of assigned programs and projects within scope, budgetary, schedule, benefit, and quality commitments.

Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

Healthcare experience

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