IS Project Manager Senior

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus seeks an experienced project manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex strategic initiatives. You will align projects with organizational goals and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's (Master's preferred) and PMP certification, with 7 years of PM experience. You will lead teams, manage scope, schedule, and budgets, and drive quality, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience as a project manager.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• PMP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes strategic project plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Leads project teams and communicates progress to stakeholders and leadership.
• Identifies and mitigates project risks; manages scope, schedule, and costs.
• Ensures quality and documentation, handover, and review of deliverables.
• Optimizes resources and controls project finances to meet targets.

Skills

Leadership & people management

Communication & interpersonal

PM tools & methodologies

Analytical & problem solving

Stakeholder influence & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Oversees the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex and strategic projects. Ensures that projects align with organizational goals and objectives through a high level of leadership, decision‑making, and stakeholder collaboration.

Overview

Oversees the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex and strategic projects. Ensures that projects align with organizational goals and objectives through a high level of leadership, decision‑making, and stakeholder collaboration.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Develops and executes strategic project plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Responds to complex project challenges, ensuring achievement of project goals amidst changing priorities. Ensures compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provides robust leadership for project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. Communicates project progress, challenges, and recommendations to stakeholders, team members, and leadership.
• Identifies, assesses, develops, and mitigates project risks. Ensures robust strategies are in place for project resilience and success.
• Manages and optimizes resource allocation and project finances to meet strategic objectives and financial targets. Directs changes to project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Upholds and enhances project deliverable quality through continuous improvement and best practice implementation. Ensures that project deliverables meet quality standards and guarantees proper documentation, handover, and review.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree, required.
• Master’s degree, preferred.

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

PMP certification, required.

Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with industry standard project management tools and methodologies.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Experience

• 7 years of experience as a project manager, required.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking

FREQUENTLY: (none specified)

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

Position requires ability to talk, listen and type.

• Ability to interact with customers and information systems personnel.

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"