Is Project Manager

Role Description

Plans and manages the delivery of small to moderately complex business and clinical system solutions and associated application technical support services in support of UMass Memorial business objectives and ongoing operations. Manages the System Development Life Cycle, i.E. systems and project planning, estimating, management, execution, implementation and ongoing support. Works closely with the functional business groups, the appropriate IS resources, and vendors to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of systems solutions deployed in support of business goals and objectives.

• Manages the development of formal needs analysis, business case, project scope, project planning, resource estimating, and tracking/management protocols.
• Manages assigned application business/clinical systems and services, typically managing small to moderately complex projects/programs of up to $1 million.
• Oversees the development of relevant project proposals and budgets and recommends approval of them before submission to clients.
• Develops and recommends the budgets for the areas managed and manages activities to assure financial goals are met.
• Directs and supervises assigned personnel including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training.
• Represents PMO department in a variety of settings and provides updates and information about PMO deliverables.
• Manages customer expectations regarding project timelines, scope, resourcing and deliverables.
• Provides effective direction, guidance, and leadership over the staff for effective teamwork and motivation.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Preferred: Professional certification, such as PMP.
• Required: Minimum of five years applications project management experience taking projects from planning through completion under strict deadlines.
• Required: Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.
• Required: An in-depth knowledge of systems and network infrastructures used in health care.
• Required: Demonstrates an understanding of traditional System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology.
• Required: In-depth knowledge of systems and applications used in health care industry.
• Required: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Required: Ability to lead a business transition process that leverages technology (Process Reengineering/Redesign).
• Required: Ability to demonstrate excellent presentation skills to a wide variety of audiences.
• Required: Ability and willingness to learn.
• Required: Ability and willingness to work independently.
• Required: Proficiency with all MS Office applications.
• Required: Experience with MS Project.
• Preferred: Previous clinical informatics experience.

Requirements

• Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Benefits

• This position may have a signing bonus available;
  a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.