Project Manager

Vizient; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vizient in Centennial, CO is seeking a skilled project manager to lead cross-functional initiatives across the full project lifecycle, with emphasis on AI-enabled and data-driven initiatives. You will translate business needs into actionable plans and collaborate with clients, operational leaders, and technical partners.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, strong critical thinking, communication, and the ability to manage scope, timelines, risks, budgets, and quality in evolving

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience supporting or managing cross-functional projects through lifecycle.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage scope, timelines, risks, quality and budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication across audiences.
• Experience translating business needs into actionable plans and deliverables.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, advanced analytics, or emerging tech preferred.
• Ability to operate in evolving environments with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain relationships with operational leaders, clients and partners.
• Apply critical thinking to evaluate problems, risks and data-informed solutions.
• Partner with clients to translate needs into project plans leveraging AI/automation.
• Drive project decisions on scope, timelines, quality, budget and outcomes.
• Governance, review and approval processes to document deliverables.
• Communicate status, risks, dependencies and actions clearly to stakeholders.
• Monitor AI trends to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project governance

AI awareness

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary

In this role, you will manage cross-functional projects across the full project lifecycle with an emphasis on AI-enabled and data-driven initiatives. You will collaborate with clients, operational leaders, and technical partners to translate business needs into actionable project plans, navigate complex challenges, and deliver high-quality outcomes. You will apply critical thinking, data-driven insights, and emerging technologies to strengthen project delivery and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional teams throughout the full project lifecycle, with a focus on AI-enabled and data-driven initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with operational leaders, clients, and technical partners.
• Apply critical thinking to evaluate complex problems, identify risks, and recommend practical, data-informed solutions.
• Partner with clients to translate business needs into project plans and identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, or advanced analytics.
• Drive project decision-making by establishing alignment on scope, timelines, quality, budget, and expected outcomes in evolving or ambiguous environments.
• Manage project governance, review, and approval processes to ensure deliverables are documented and compliant from initiation through completion.
• Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, decisions, and required actions clearly and proactively to appropriate audiences.
• Monitor emerging AI trends, technologies, and tools to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience supporting or managing cross-functional projects through the project lifecycle.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, timelines, risks, quality, and budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience translating business needs into actionable project plans and deliverables.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, advanced analytics, or other emerging technologies preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in evolving or ambiguous environments while managing multiple priorities.

Estimated Hiring Range

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $68,500.00 to $116,300.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.