Technology Delivery Consultant

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Job Summary This position is responsible for leading Infrastructure and Security projects being accountable for end-to-end delivery of a project or program, including: *Managing the cost / budget, schedule & dependencies *Ensuring the project scope is aligned with the stated business objectives *Providing a blend of technical and business acumen to drive the design, development and implementation of strategic Infrastructure and Security projects *Building a sufficient level of knowledge of Infrastructure and Security to enable targeted probing of delivery feasibility and conflicts with other projects *Setting and managing customer expectations; managing and escalating issues and changes; *Developing and maintaining relationships with project stakeholders to obtain project objectives while working in a matrix project environment *Driving deliverables and activities with PDL and IT Product Managers or their program manager by removing barriers, and escalating risk/issues *Having a thorough understanding of Systems Development Life Cycle and project management and enterprise processes. NOTE: This hybrid role can be located in CHICAGO IL or RICHARDSON TX ~ relocation will not be offered; sponsorship is not available. Required Job Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of project management experience OR 9 years of Technology experience with project management skills.. - Familiarity and experience with Project Management Methodologies (i.e. Project Management Institute's PMBOK), and experience in project delivery and management of large and/or complex projects. - Understanding of project financial tracking including monitoring and reporting on budget expenditures. - Experience in negotiations, managing conflict, and organizational / political savvy. - Verbal and written communication skills, as well as meeting facilitation skills. - Ability to work independently and within a team environment. - Analytical thinking and problem solving skills; agility and flexibility to adapt to constantly changing priorities. - Ability to create integrated, milestone-driven critical path project plans. Ability to multi-task and balance multiple competing priorities while meeting deadlines. - Ability to influence (direct / indirect reports, project stakeholders, and leaders), and manage in a matrix organization. - Structured, organized and methodical in execution, takes ownership and accountability for outcomes, drives for results and drives certainty in delivery; able to manage multiple parallel efforts and deliver quality deliverables on schedule. - Develops trusted relationships and demonstrates deep Interpersonal skills. - Experience with the entire software development lifecycle from inception to development to testing to production deployment and maintenance; deep understanding of HCSC delivery models OWF, Scrum, XP. Preferred Job Qualifications: - Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification - Health care acumen and HCSC experience - Comfort/poise with senior management Leadership skills - Knowledge of the Clarity PPM system, and expertise in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, PPT, Word, Project. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process! HCSC Employment Statement: HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 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