Senior Project Manager - Remote
Buckeye Global
Job Description
Job Description Job Description Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager to lead and oversee large, complex, high-risk projects or portfolios. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic planning capabilities. The ideal candidate will work closely with executive sponsors and cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes while ensuring alignment with organizational standards, budgets, and timelines.
Key Responsibilities Lead and manage large-scale, complex projects or multiple project portfolios with significant risk and visibility. Collaborate with Executive Sponsors and Program Managers to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria. Manage, mentor, and coach a team of 15–26 project staff members .
Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams. Oversee project planning, execution, budgeting, and resource allocation. Identify risks, resolve critical issues, and ensure timely project delivery.
Track project progress, budgets, resource utilization, and overall portfolio performance. Implement and monitor budget controls; reconcile budget variances across projects. Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships.
Drive creation and delivery of project reports, metrics, and dashboards. Promote and enforce project management best practices, tools, and methodologies. Collaborate with HR and IT Resource Managers for staffing and resource planning.
Ensure compliance with information security policies and healthcare regulations. Support integration of secure IT systems handling sensitive organizational data. Maintain adherence to federal, state, and healthcare compliance standards.
Required Skills & Experience 15+ years of experience managing medium to large, complex projects with increasing responsibility. Proven experience leading high-risk, high-visibility projects with executive stakeholders. Strong expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Advanced skills in:- Project planning & execution Budgeting & financial management Stakeholder management & consensus building Risk mitigation & issue resolution Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to guide senior-level discussions. Experience defining project direction in ambiguous environments. Preferred Skills Domain expertise in business, healthcare IT, or technology environments.
Experience in large enterprise or healthcare organizations. Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare IT, or related field Preferred: Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, or equivalent) Certifications Required: - PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification PMI Membership (in good standing) Preferred: - Additional certifications in business or technical domains **Skills: ** **Required ** - PROJECT MANAGER **Additional ** - PMI - PMI/PMP - PMP - PMP CERTIFIED - BUDGET - MBA | | | |