I.S. Project Manager (on-site)

Employer will NOT sponsor work visas for this position now or in the future and is not interested in corp‑to‑corp business arrangements at this time.

About the role

The I.S. Project Manager provides strategic management of prioritized enhancement and maintenance initiatives from inception to execution. The role delivers daily planning, direction, strategy, execution, and management of resources and scope to meet corporate goals through clear communication, effective planning, and sound staff management. The manager works with IS Vice Presidents and Directors to define, scope, and manage the implementation of project initiatives in alignment with Select Medical methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Creates and executes I.S. project work plans and revises them as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Understands technical requirements of projects, develops supporting plans, and manages day‑to‑day operational aspects and scope.
• Identifies and manages in‑house or vendor resources, contracts, and internal/external business partners, assigning individual responsibilities.
• Reviews team deliverables before passing to the customer; ensures project documents are complete, current, and properly stored.
• Applies Select’s project management methodologies (Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall) and enforces standards and best practices.
• Develops mitigation plans to minimize exposure and risk on projects.
• Manages project budgets, tracks and reports consultant/contractor hours, expenses, or fixed‑price jobs, ensures timely invoicing, and monitors payables.
• Plans and communicates with business/customer, I.S. Leadership, vendors, and other key stakeholders regarding status, milestones, and issue resolution.
• Facilitates team and customer meetings effectively; holds regular status meetings with project teams.
• Communicates difficult or sensitive information; resolves and/or escalates issues promptly.
• Manages innovative change processes and stays current with evolving project management, Agile delivery, and product management practices.
• Keeps track of lessons learned and shares them with team members.
• Builds and maintains lasting relationships with all business stakeholders.
• Keeps the project team informed of organizational changes and corporate news that impact the project.
• Identifies areas where policies and procedures need change or new development, especially for future business expansion, and submits recommendations.
• Monitors and reports any security violations related to unauthorized access to corporate data.
• Helps build team spirit by assisting staff members and promoting a positive workplace.
• Maintains awareness of the rapidly changing environment and recommends cost‑efficient techniques.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) or equivalent education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a technical lead or technical Project Manager.
• 5+ years leading enterprise technology projects using Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Hybrid, or traditional methodologies.
• 7+ years of in‑depth experience implementing enterprise‑level systems.
• Large‑scale multi‑site IS operations experience.
• Experience with PC hardware and peripherals.
• Knowledge of Microsoft productivity applications.
• Knowledge of browser‑based technology.
• Understanding of operating systems such as Windows and OS X/iOS.

Skills

• Demonstrated project and organizational leadership, including initiative identification, ownership, and implementation.
• Superior teamwork and organizational abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills suitable for a professional environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Passion for delivering exemplary customer service.
• Ability to multitask effectively and adapt to changing business priorities.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Active listening skills and experience handling human interactions.
• Willingness to travel periodically.
• Very strong facilitation and planning skills (5+ years).
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills (5+ years).