IS Project Manager Senior

nationwidechildrens; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex, strategic initiatives aligned with our goals.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage risks and budgets, ensure quality deliverables, and communicate progress to stakeholders. PMP certification, a bachelor's degree, and 7 years of PM experience are required; a master's is preferred. This role is based in North Carolina and requires strong leadership and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• PMP certification required.
• 7 years of project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees planning, execution, and delivery of complex, strategic projects.
• Leads cross-functional teams and manages stakeholder communication.
• Identifies and mitigates project risks; manages scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensures quality deliverables and proper documentation and handover.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem-solving

Budget and risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

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.

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