Senior Project Manager; Operational Excellence & Enterprise Data Analytics

Job Summary:

As a Senior Project Manager on our Operational Excellence # Enterprise Data Analytics team, you will take ownership of complex and critical projects, driving them from initiation to completion across a diverse portfolio that includes operational improvement and transformation initiatives, special operational implementations, and data and analytics driven projects. You will play a key role in bridging strategic objectives with execution, managing cross-functional teams, refining project management processes, and mentoring junior staff.

• Complex Project Leadership:
  Independently manage the full lifecycle of complex, high-priority projects or multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Strategic Stakeholder Management:
  Build strong relationships and act as the primary liaison with stakeholders at various levels, including leadership; proactively manage expectations and facilitate consensus.
• Product Enhancement Queue Management:
  Actively manage and prioritize the enhancement request queue for assigned products/areas, negotiating priorities based on organizational goals and feasibility.
• Cross-Functional Coordination:
  Lead coordination efforts with engineering and other functional teams, ensuring efficient resource allocation, clear task definition, and timely delivery.
• Process Improvement & Best Practices:
  Contribute to the refinement of project management methodologies and best practices within the team; ensure adherence to standards.
• Risk Management & Mitigation:
  Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, including managing dependencies and escalations related to external task ownership across the project portfolio; manage complex escalations effectively.
• Mentorship & Guidance:
  Provide guidance and support to junior project managers or team members.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership:
  Identify opportunities and champion initiatives for process and improvements related to project delivery and team capabilities.

• Experience:
  
  Five years of progressively responsible experience devoted to project management, required.
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Two years of experience in project management in a public health, health regulatory or health services related organization or program.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor degree, required;
  Master degree, preferred.
• Certifications:
  
  Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, preferred.