Senior Project Manager

Summary

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.
• Determine and assess the need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitment if necessary, during project cycle.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle.
• Conduct project postmortems and create recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical skills and a strong aptitude for problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration , Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager in the health and wellness sector.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.
  
  

SUCCESS PROFILE

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timeline, budget, resources, and risk management strategies.
• Oversee project execution, monitor progress, and adjust as needed to ensure project success.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of project goals, progress, and challenges.
• Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet the highest quality standards and align with company objectives.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The role primarily involves sitting for extended periods. Project Managers often spend a significant amount of time at a desk, using a computer, and engaging in phone or video calls.
• Requires the regular use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular use of a computer and review of detailed documents.
• Must be able to talk and hear clearly. Effective communication is essential, involving frequent interactions with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and navigate around the office or worksite. May need to attend meetings, visit client locations, or inspect project sites.
• May require occasional travel to client sites, vendor locations, or industry events. Travel requirements will vary based on the nature of the projects and client needs.
• Infrequently may need to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds, such as laptops, project documents, or presentation equipment.