What are the responsibilities and job description for the IS Project Manager position at VIRTUA?
Summary:
The Project Manager utilizes project management discipline to plan, document, execute and close assigned IT Projects, such as: new implementations, upgrades and enhancements. Manages projects ranging in size and complexity, from small, single-department implementations to large, complex, multi-departmental projects. Completes project implementations according to approved scope assessment, project plan, work breakdown structure (WBS), resource plan, schedule and budget.
Assures all project artifacts are developed, maintained and communicated according to Virtua IT PMO standards.
Position Responsibilities:
Project Management
Utilizes Project Management Methodology discipline to plan IT projects in collaboration with Operational Leaders, IT Directors and key Stakeholders.
Manages the implementation of IT projects from scope development to post implementation according to Project Methodology discipline, approved scope, plan, budget and timeline.
Manages and documents all phases of the project lifecycle to capture and secure all project artifacts, and assure a successful project implementation
Guides customers toward optimal system design solutions to meet workflow needs.
Facilitates vendor selection process including identification of critical success factors, requests for information (RFI) and vendor demonstrations to select the best system for Virtua Health.
Facilitates the vendor contract review process within IT.
Contributes to the ongoing development and improvement of Virtua Project Methodology, tools, and standards.
Mentors IT staff and Peers to Virtua Project Methodology and standards.
Manages project budget including the tracking of Invoices, purchase orders, payments, consultant time and travel, operating within budgetary guidelines and justifying variances to ensure that projects remain on budget.
Works with Operational and IT owners to identify and document project benefits.
Works with project key stakeholders on the timely mitigation and closure of risks, issues and decisions.
Relationship Management
Develops and fosters relationships with all IT PMO customers and project stakeholders, including: IT Leadership, Operational Leadership, Project Team Members, IT Customers and vendors.
Analyzes and translates customer business requests to define Project requirements, scope, plan, budget and timeline.
Meets regularly with IT Directors & IT Managers to review active project status.
Tracking and Reporting
Identifies and documents all project tasks and assignments in the Project Portfolio Management PPM system.
Identifies and documents all project risks, issues and decisions in the Project Portfolio Management PPM system.
Manages and reports project health status to key stakeholders and IT Leadership.
Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:
5 or more years’ experience as an IT Analyst or equivalent departmental related experience.
Project Management experience leading small to medium, project implementations according to Project Management Business Practices.
Must have a positive, flexible attitude, work well autonomously and with a team.
Excellent analytical, written/verbal communication and organizational skills with the ability to work at detail level.
Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Epic, ServiceNow and/or other hospital systems or Interfaces is a plus.
Required Education:
Bachelor's in information systems, Business Administration, Clinical area or 5 years of experience as an IT Analyst or equivalent departmental related experience.
Training / Certification / Licensure:
Project Management and/or Six Sigma training is a plus.