Lead Program Manager, ePMO Information Solutions Portfolio

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams across academic, research, and healthcare portfolios, reporting to the ePMO Program Director. The role emphasizes adherence to enterprise PMO standards and effective project governance across multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities include initiating and planning projects, managing risks/changes, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with vendors to meet scope, schedule, and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, mathematics, statistics, health care, management, or related field with five years PM experience.
• OR Master's degree in Healthcare or Business Administration with three years PM experience.
• PMP or equivalent PM certification required and maintained.
• Healthcare experience and management experience with team leadership.
• Experience delivering presentations to senior management.
• Experience managing vendor contracts and PMO experience.
• Proficiency with SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel.
• Experience across all phases of project management, with a focus on healthcare projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project assignments for cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with PMO standards.
• Plan, execute, and close projects and initiatives with budget, scope, and timeline accountability.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and manage issues, changes, and risks.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors to meet customer expectations and deadlines.
• Provide status reporting and executive summaries; mentor team members.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, mathematics, statistics, health care, management, or related business field

Master's degree in Healthcare or Business Administration or a related field

PMP or equivalent certification

Healthcare experience

Management experience and leading a team

Experience delivering presentations to senior management

Vendor contracts and relationships management

PMO experience

Proficiency with SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under limited supervision, the Senior Project Manager provides project leadership to include managing all project work and project communications assigned within the ePMO. This position is responsible for planning, executing, and controlling project management activities, changes, and reporting across small to large projects for existing and new implementations within the academic, research, and healthcare system portfolios. This role reports to the ePMO Program Director.

EntityMedical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Cost CenterCC002320 SYS - ePMO - IS PM Portfolio

Pay Rate TypeSalary

Pay GradeHealth-32

Scheduled Weekly Hours40

Work ShiftJob DescriptionJob Responsibilities:

The Senior Project Manager manages day-to-day assignments for cross-functional and assigned team members and ensures compliance in the use of project management forms and processes, along with ePMO standardsResponsible for the analysis, initiation, planning, execution, and closeout of projects and ePMO initiatives as assigned by the Program director or other ePMO senior leaderExhibits strong project initiation and planning activities with experience justifying and planning projects, to include scope, requirements, defining and baselining project scopes (via charters, scope statements, work breakdown structures, statements of work)This position is responsible for all project management activities, updates, and reporting across existing and new application implementations within the academic, research, and healthcare system portfoliosThis role ensures the accurate recording and timely resolution of project issues, change requests, and risks, and for maintaining accurate and up-to-date project documentationThis position is expected to comply with, support, and provide feedback on enterprise-wide project management methodologies, tools, and applicationsResponsible for executing approved projects to meet customer expectations, deadlines, and budgets including: managing stakeholder expectations, planning, and scheduling project resources, managing team members as well as vendorsProactively manages risks and issues to deliver projects according to scopeWorking knowledge of analytical and problem-solving techniques and tools with strong project execution abilities and strong attention to detailAbility to organize, manage, and lead the project team to success through building strong relationships with colleagues and system partnersDemonstrates self-awareness and provides mentorship to other team membersUtilizes change management to control scope and communicate scope changesTracks and reports project progress and forecast trendsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including summaries, presentations, and executive reportsThe SPM will provide internal direction, leadership, and accountability for project management efforts among operations as well as across the systemWill define project objectives and measures to be tracked by the responsible business owners, and develop and maintain detailed project plansIdentify trends and process improvement opportunities across departmentsPerform high level data analysis, including cost/benefit analysisDevelop and implement key metrics to measure and report on progress of initiativesWork with other managers to achieve efficiencies across integration of projectsDevelop and maintain detailed project plans, this includes utilizing standard project documentation and methodology and project tracking and reporting proceduresDevelop cross-functional, change management and implementation strategies; ensure that all the participating parties have committed to effective implementation of the processes and proceduresAssist team members in resolving project problems, escalates issues when necessary, and facilities decision-makingResponsible for customer satisfaction as it relates to implementation of projectsProvide concise and timely status reporting as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, mathematics, statistics, health care, management, or related business field required and five (5) years of Project Management experience,
• OR
• Master's degree in Healthcare or Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of Project Management experience:
• Experience must be in supporting, leading, or coordinating project activities
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification required and must be maintainedAt least two (2) years of healthcare experience and at least (2) years of management experience and leading a teamExperience delivering presentations to senior managementExperience managing vendor contracts and relationshipsExperience working for a Project Management Office (PMO)Experience using SharePoint, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel requiredExperience leading projectsExperience with all phases of project management, with demonstrated success across a variety of project types with a focus on healthcare related projectsProficiency of project management tools and techniques (e.g., project planning, risk/issue management, governance, cost/benefit analysis, project change controls)Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects concurrentlyAn ability to quickly adapt to changes in a dynamic environmentExperience building and managing budgets and budget forecastingAbility to demonstrate critical thinking skills and prioritize multiple tasksAdditional Job DescriptionEducation: Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 4-6 years

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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