Project Manager II

Responsibilities

• Develops project plans for schedule, resources, and budget.
• Requires collaboration with resources managers, lead team members, Finance, and executives.
• Collaborates with project teams to identify issues, risks, and opportunities for improvement; and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid future risks.
• Maintains project quality to ensure project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications and is complete.
• Compiles and distributes project information, status reports, and portfolio budget expenditures.
• Actively engages in continuous improvement of the organization's project management processes and standards.
• Interacts with the senior managers, executives, and major stakeholders to establish strategic plans and objectives for an organization.

Qualifications

• Education/Degree Requirements/Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree or 7 years professional experience Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Recommended
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience as a Project Manager, 1-3 years managing client facing healthcare IT implementation projects, Experience in other heavily regulated industries such as financial sector may be considered
• Knowledge: Understanding of the Project Management Institute (PMI) framework, Solid work knowledge of various project management methodologies (e.g., agile/scrum)
• Skills: Ability to manage concurrent project activities across 2 business lines, Possesses a beginner’s knowledge of project management, Work with direct to indirect supervision, Experience in microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project Management Tool (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheets, etc.), Experience in project management monitoring, in addressing changes in scope and budget, in project resourcing, and in the use of a computer and applicable software, Ability to manage project activities; to establish project goals and objectives; to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions; to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues; to demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills; to identify project risks and gaps; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and mentor others where appropriate.
• Competencies: Process Knowledge: Identifies, documents, and monitors key processes needed to achieve successful business results. Maps and documents processes. Develops framework for process improvement. Identifies and documents processes within area of responsibility. Seeks guidance on aspects of process that are out of immediate scope. Drafts procedures that comply with the process. Implement process improvement recommendations within the context of overall business processes. Decision Quality: Ability to make appropriate, informed and timely decisions while ensuring compliance with company policies, practices and core values. Uses a combination of analysis, knowledge, experience, and judgment to make decisions. Makes effective decisions, even in the absence of complete information. Evaluates and prioritizes factors, weighs decisions in order to reach a sound and effective solution to a problem. Service Orientation: Anticipate, identify, and address the needs of customers/clients, sometimes before those needs are voiced. Actively looks for ways to help people; ability to be thoughtful, empathetic to the needs of others. Is prompt and courteous in ensuring that the customer's immediate needs or complaints are satisfied. Focuses on improving the level of service provided to external and internal customers. Consultation Communication: The ability to provide guidance to organizational stakeholders. Offers solutions based upon best practices, generates specific organizational interventions (e. g., culture change, change management, restructuring, training, etc. ) to support organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Compensation & Benefits: This position offers opportunities for a bonus (or commissions), with total compensation varying based on factors such as location, relevant skills, experience, and capabilities. Employees at ConnectiveRx can access comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. The company regularly reviews and updates its health, welfare, and fringe benefit policies to ensure competitive offerings. Employees may also participate in the company’s 401(k) plan, with employer contributions where applicable.
• Time-Off & Holidays: ConnectiveRx provides a flexible paid time off (PTO) policy for exempt employees, covering sick days, personal days, and vacations. PTO is pro-rated based on an employee's first year of service. Employees also receive eight standard company holidays and three floating holidays annually, with prorations applied in the first year. The company remains committed to providing competitive benefits and reserves the right to modify employee offerings, including PTO, STO, and holiday policies, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.