IT PROJECT MANAGER

IT Project Manager Job Description Consults with management and reviews project proposals to determine project goals, time frames, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements and allotments of resources; Designs, develops and implements project plan, including specifying goals, strategy, identification of risk and contingency plans; Manages and motivates managerial, professional, IT and department staff on a matrix basis to ensure project goals are met; coordinates and schedule staff assignments; formulates and defines technical scope and objectives of projects; identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones and required tasks; establishes standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation; Develops and maintains technical and project documentation; coordinates and responds to request for changes from original specifications; Develops quality assurance test plans and directs quality assurance testing to ensure all systems components are working properly and all data is being effectively transmitted via system interfaces before go-live dates; conducts periodic project status meetings, Prepares status reports and keeps management, clients and other informed of project progress and problems, particularly as to needed changes in schedule, resources, or products; Role and Responsibilities Develops project budgets, including planning and projecting costs for UCHC personnel, system vendors’ travel and expenses, and cost for other outside consultants or vendors whose services are required; manages third party vendors to ensure all contractual obligations are met and all vendor project deliverables are achieved in accordance with agreed-upon timeframes; Monitors results against budget and takes corrective actions necessary to ensure budget is not exceeded; establishes training plans and ensures staff receive appropriate, comprehensive training on system functionalities; recommends and directs implementation of changes in workflow, Procedures and job functions to maximize effectiveness and efficiency and transform operations in conjunction with system implementations; ensures minimal disruption of current systems by good coordination and effective project output integration with existing systems; Consults with project personnel and provides required technical direction and resolve problems; Assist in the evaluation of and monitoring of staff skills and staffing levels; assist in the development of policies and procedures relating to project; Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials. Qualifications and Requirements: Eight (8) years’ experience directing large scale systems projects through all phases of the project life cycle with at least three (3) years’ experience in the areas as specified (e.g., 3 years working as a developer with rational unified model methodology and/or experience with microsoft.net framework). Extensive knowledge of hardware/software technologies used within applicable area, programming languages, database technologies, screen design and navigation, system interfaces, portal technology and system development tools, network and communication protocols; strong project management skills; Skilled in Microsoft project; extensive knowledge of project management principles and practices; excellent leadership and management ability to manage and motivate a diverse group within a matrix reporting relationship through lengthy, complex development effort; considerable interpersonal skills; Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written); planning and control skills; negotiation skills and experience; Considerable analytical and interpretive skills to evaluate complex business and technical issues and identify innovative solutions; Excellent problem-solving skills; vendor management experience; excellent customer service skills; Supervisory ability; broadly focused and able to manage multiple efforts concurrently. Preferred Skills: PMP Certification and Epic experience preferred. Hybrid work environment (two days per week onsite), but full remote is possible dependent on candidate.