Project Manager

Company: MyMichigan Health
Location: Midland
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Summary GENERAL SUMMARY: Oversees all aspects of a project using planning, monitoring, and controlling processes. Coordinates and completes projects performing a variety of tasks, including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing project progress. Requires day-to-day management of project team personnel, communication with key stakeholders, and subject matter experts to ensure successful project execution. Responsible for managing one or more Information Technology projects, following all project management standards as set forth by the MyMichigan Health Information Technology Program Management office. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (30%)*Provides hands-on project management and actively manages project plan, deliverables, dependencies, and outcome for selected project(s) as approved by senior management and key stakeholders. The PM will partner closely with IT and business stakeholders, collaborating on project planning, execution and delivery. (20%)*Ensures that project goals and objectives are achieved within the project timeframe and guidelines established by the relevant stakeholders and management committees. (20)*Interfaces with all areas involved in the project including end users, services organizations, vendors and implementation partners. Projects can include 3rd party vendor management and leading/coordinating activities of consultants and contractors. Creation of RFP's and contract review for any 3rd party applications. (10%)*Identifies and manages project risks to ensure time, cost and quality meet business expectations. (20%)*Prepares communication plan and related project status reports to key stakeholders and governance bodies (as appropriate) to provide project updates on activities and deliverables, as well as risks and mitigation strategies. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Identifies and manages overall project dependencies and ensures project deliverables stay on time, on target, and on budget. Defines and determines the role of project management in each project, including specific roles and responsibilities for each project member. Engaging and partnering with the company business units to understand their business requirements and ensure the project teams are focused on and executing to those requirements. Coordinate with change management processes for resource impacts associated with projects and developments as project evolves. Provides coverage for Test Analyst testing activities when needed. Acts as a backup to the Sr. Project Manager such as facilitation of the bi-weekly PMO meeting, monthly updates to Executive status report for major IT projects, and other duties as assigned by the Sr. Project Manager. CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare-related, information technology, or business field is required. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS: Minimum five to seven years Project Management experience on IT projects required managing IT and Clinical software implementations. Prior experience with Microsoft Project and project management methodologies using industry standard tools and techniques is required. Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including the proven ability to adapt to a dynamic project environment and manage multiple projects. The proven ability to manage key stakeholder interests in an ambivalent culture while at the same time managing conflicting priorities and business interests. This role requires a strong, collaborative communicator with technical knowledge around IT solutions, ITIL and/or Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), and an ability to lead varying experience levels of project teams. Demonstrated leadership qualities such as conflict/issue resolution. Ability to communicate (verbally and written) effectively with clients, stakeholders, and senior leadership. Excellent time management skills. Ability to organize and work effectively with project teams of staff from department and clients participating in this effort. Experience with healthcare industry software desired (clinical or finance) such as Epic, Infor (Lawson), OnBase, etc. preferred. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Sedentary. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 0-10 lbs.

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