Senior Project Manager

Vizient, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc is seeking a seasoned project leader to drive complex, cross-functional initiatives that align with strategic objectives across products, clients, and source systems.

You will partner with stakeholders, manage scope and timelines, report progress with data-driven insights, and coach teams to deliver measurable outcomes and improved governance.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional projects.
• Experience with multiple project management tools as listed.
• Strong data analysis to support decisions.
• Excellent communication to stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cross-functional projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop and maintain PM processes, tools, and documentation.
• Enhance governance with metrics, reporting, and KPIs.
• Communicate expectations, progress, risks, and recommendations.
• Analyze project data and KPIs to identify trends and support decisions.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership.
• Mentor project team members and promote collaboration.
• Identify risks/dependencies/issues and implement mitigation.
• Facilitate retrospectives and drive process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Wrike

Mavenlink

Visio

Job description

Summary

In this role, you will lead complex, cross-functional projects that support strategic business objectives across multiple products, clients, and source systems. You will partner with stakeholders to drive project execution, influence decision-making through data-driven insights, and improve processes while ensuring successful project delivery, governance, and measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cross-functional projects from initiation through completion while managing scope, timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project management processes, tools, and documentation to support successful project execution.
• Enhance project governance by developing metrics, reporting, and performance measures that drive informed decision-making.
• Communicate project expectations, progress, risks, and recommendations to project teams, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Analyze project data and key performance indicators to identify trends, provide strategic recommendations, and support business decisions.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership and stakeholders on project status, risks, outcomes, and recommendations.
• Mentor project team members and promote effective collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and issues, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Facilitate project retrospectives and implement process improvements to enhance project delivery and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com, or Wrike; Smartsheet experience preferred.
• Experience with Mavenlink preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); Microsoft Project and Visio experience preferred.
• Proficient in project management principles, methodologies, techniques, and tools.
• Ability to analyze data and leverage insights to support project decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently.

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 $88,900.00 to $155,500.00. 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.

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.

Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care: Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration. aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence. Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living.