Project Manager

The Fountain Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Project Manager in Phoenix, AZ for a 4+ month contract-to-hire engagement. The role requires coordinating enterprise-wide projects with 8+ years of experience and exposure to Agile methods, in a healthcare-related environment.

Office attendance is required one day per week (Thursdays) and standard M-F 8am–5pm scheduling. Responsibilities include defining scope and schedules, managing budgets and status reports, and leading cross-functional teams to successful

Qualifications

• 8 years of progressive experience coordinating and managing enterprise-wide projects.
• Communication with multiple levels of management.
• Effective risk and issue management.
• Exposure to Agile methodology.
• Exposure to the health care or health insurance industry.
• Gantt charts, RAID logs, and other tracking/communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage projects to ensure goals are met within timeframes and funding parameters.
• Define and document project scope, objectives, detailed schedules, budget needs, and status reports.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and product owners to outline schedules, dependencies, and assignments.
• Take projects from conception to implementation, or mid-flight to stay on track.
• Produce and maintain project artifacts like MS Project schedules and SharePoint sites for dashboards.
• Advance PMO process, tools, and methodology through continuous improvement.
• Apply sound project management principles and demonstrate time management skills.
• Track and manage projects using Gantt charts, RAID logs, and other tracking/communication tools.
• Create and deliver presentations to leadership; produce clear status reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to drive progress and strategic change.
• Maintain a professional attitude as a key contributor to corporate goals.
• Lead the initiation or continuation of projects and ensure blockers are resolved.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder comms

Risk management

Agile exposure

Healthcare industry

Gantt charts/RAID

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

Job description

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Project Manager for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Phoenix, AZ. Details for the position are as follows.

Pay Rate : $72 Hourly on W2 - CONTRACT TO HIRE - There will be a requirement to come into the office 1 day a week. (Thursdays)

Title: Project Manager

Duration: 4+ Months assignment, possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Schedule: M-F 8am - 5pm, no OT anticipated.

Manager can hire from a virtual interview

Required Skills

• High-School Diploma or GED in general field of study
• Preferred Work Experience
• 8 years of progressive experience coordinating and managing enterprise-wide projects
• Communication with multiple levels of management
• Effective risk and issue management
• Exposure to Agile methodology
• Exposure to the health care or health insurance industry
• Gantt charts, RAID logs, and other tracking / communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage projects and associated activities to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.
• Define and document project scope, objectives, detailed project schedules, budget needs, and status reports.
• Confer with stakeholders, product owners, and other parties as needed to outline schedules, dependencies, convergence, and assignments to ensure each project is being planned and communicated clearly.
• Take projects from initial conception to final implementation or in some instances take over a project mid-flight to ensure it stays on track and through successful implementation.
• Produces and keeps updated project artifacts like MS Project schedules and SharePoint sites in order to drive accurate and visible dashboarding.
• Contribute to the further development & maturity of PMO process, tools, and methodology through innovation and continuous improvement.
• Apply sound project management principles and demonstrate solid time management skills.
• Track and manage projects using Gantt charts, RAID logs, and other tracking / communication tools.
• Create and deliver presentations to multiple levels of leadership.
• Produce clear & accurate documentation, including status reporting, for any projects assigned.
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and communicate effectively across the organization.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude throughout the project and as an integral member of a team of professionals that are key to driving strategic change and achievement of the corporate strategic plan.
• Each progressive level includes the ability to perform the essential functions of any lower levels and mentor employees in those levels.
• Serves as the central orchestrator and manager of strategic initiatives, ensuring achievement of project goals, budget and successful project outcomes. Responsible for driving the creation of project plans, leading a multidisciplinary project team to successfully achieve the project goals, budget and outcomes. Project managers must be able to lead at the initiation of the project and/or as assigned to a project at any point of its delivery. Applies sound project management principles to define scope, schedule, and financials; facilitates stakeholder engagement; and ensures quality and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle. Primary point of contact for all project stakeholders, providing clear, timely communication and status updates. The Project Manager collaborates across business and IT teams to resolve blockers, manage dependencies, and maintain momentum toward project goals. Their work is critical to translating strategic intent into measurable results, supporting both operational efficiency and enterprise transformation.
• Contributes to the improvement of the Project Management Office by participating in continuous improvement activities and leading through innovation.
• Participate in corporate quality and data governance programs.
• The position requires a full-time work schedule. Full-time is defined as working at least 40 hours per week, plus any additional hours as requested or as needed to meet business requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.