PROJECT MANAGER

Job Code:

PROJMGR

Reports To: Director, Project Management Office (PMO)Base Location:

AZ or CO

Work Status:

Virtual Office

Minimum Starting Monthly Range: $6,943

Hiring Range (Monthly Pay): $6,943 - $8,083

Full-time / Part-time Full-time

Exempt / Non-Exempt Exempt

Risk Designation: High

Summary

The Project Manager (PM) has responsibility for execution of one or more complex projects related to HIE programs and services and supporting initiatives. Will be the subject matter expert on the application software used by the HIE as it relates to on-boarding process. All activities will be related to establishing HIE services for Contexture participants.

This position is based in Phoenix Arizona; Denver Colorado; or Grand Junction, Colorado and requires local residency in one of these base locations. Our strategic flexibility allows for local work from home opportunities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Understands how to coordinate a project, implement, and test it in order to deliver a product that produces an effective working system.

Determines appropriate measures, prioritizes, and coordinates these measures for oneself and for project members in order to achieve the project goals.

Controls all the project's activities and its progress in a result-oriented manner, communicates effectively across project team members, stakeholders, and management to ensure project stays on course.

Creates project plans with clear milestones and dates that are agreed upon by both parties, monitors, and updates accordingly.

Produces clear status reports, communicates candidly and tactfully, makes others aware of any issues with the project, escalates projects that are off target, delayed, or have obstacles causing projects to become at risk.

Provides accurate and timely information regarding tasks, strategies, schedules, plans, and organization structure to stakeholders.

Maintains a working knowledge of the application software platform.

Understands and applies established procedures and policies as well as technical tools and organizational requirements to the project.

Maintains a working knowledge of industry interoperability standards and direction.

Stays informed of technological changes and finds the most efficient and effective ways to develop knowledge and new skills needed to undertake new projects.

Provides management, leadership, and oversight for assigned project to ensure success and compliance with federal grant requirements and state program-based incentives.

Creates and maintains project related deliverables including, but not limited to, project plans, scope documents, meeting agendas, action items budgets, WBSs, schedules, business and technical requirements, trainings, transitions, communication, support plans, and post go-live project closure documentation, etc.

Updates ancillary systems to include statuses on accounts and projects, project documents to be uploaded and filed in accordance with PMO Standards i.e., CRM, SharePoint, etc.

Ensures project scope and project schedules are maintained and up to date in accordance with PMO guidelines.

Ensures resource assignments and allocations are maintained, up-to-date, and equitable.

Coordinates dependencies and resource allocations across the enterprise for assigned projects.

Coordinates with and supports other staff.

Facilitates assigned project team members, subcontractors, and vendors to achieve goals measured by reportable metrics.

Works collaboratively withkey stakeholders and strategic partners to ensure that all project related goals and objectives are being accomplished.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations; and staying current with health IT industry material.

Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Performs risk management to minimize project risks.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced understanding of how to document, manage, and assess projects.

Superior use of project management tools and / or techniques to plan and track project performance.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office toolset (Word, Project, Excel, and PowerPoint required, Visio & Share Point preferred).

Advanced project management and organizational skills including advanced attention to detail skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.

Proven ability to work independently as well as ability to effectively work in a team environment and maintain strong working relationships.

Ability to define, plan, organize, and manage multiple complex projects efficiently and effectively.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and allocate assigned resources to ensure projects are efficiently and effectively completed.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet strict deadlines.

Detail oriented, especially as it relates to time management, project management, budget management, and external communications.

Ability to embrace changes and adjust quickly to work demands and shifting priorities.

Education/Experience

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in project management.

Healthcare and/or information technology experience required; HIE implementation experience and knowledge preferred.

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field required.

Master's Degree preferred.

Project management certification preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The position may require occasional availability for after-hours work, outside of regularly scheduled hours.

The position may require ability to periodically drive to and from clients, conferences and / or events; and / or limited travel.

This position is expected to be exposed to, process, or handle sensitive information including but not limited to Protected Health Information (PHI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), financial information, etc. As such, the holder of this position is expected to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and compliance expectations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the role:

Frequent communication and information exchange.

Regular movement within the office to access equipment and materials.

Ability to remain stationary for extended periods (approximately 50% of the time).

Continuous use of computers and office equipment (e.g., keyboard, monitor, printer).

Frequent handling of materials up to 10 lbs; occasional handling up to 30 lbs.

Frequent communication and information exchange.

Regular movement within the office to access equipment and materials.

Ability to remain stationary for extended periods (approximately 50% of the time).

Continuous use of computers and office equipment (e.g., keyboard, monit

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