What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Sharing Hope SC Inc?
Project Manager
Job Details
Job Location
Charleston - North Charleston, SC
Position Type
Full Time
Description
Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing continuous improvement projects within the organization. This role involves planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. The Project Manager will also be responsible for acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Project Management :
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.
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
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 project life cycle.
Conduct project postmortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management .
Continuous Improvement :
Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to drive process improvements.
Identify opportunities for improvement and develop strategies to implement changes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of improvement initiatives.
Monitor and report on the progress of continuous improvement projects.
Team Leadership :
Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
Develop and mentor project team members.
Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
Qualifications
BS degree.
Knowledge of industry-specific regulations (AATB, FDA, CMS, UNOS / OPTN).
Prior experience of proven quality success.
Quality certification(s) preferred, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent.
3 years of direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
Experience with project management software, such as Microsoft Project.
Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
Demonstrated experience in personnel management.
Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
Flexible during times of change.
Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise.
Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
Customer service skills an asset.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
PMP certification or ability to obtain PMP certification preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
