Senior Project Manager

Elevait Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Project Manager in Philadelphia to manage complex projects that align with departmental strategies. This role involves consulting on cross-disciplinary projects and developing plans emphasizing process improvement and change management. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and extensive project management experience, particularly in healthcare or research environments. Proficiency in PMBOK and change management principles is essential, along with strong office software skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years project management or quality/process improvement experience.
• 3+ years managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex projects aligning with departmental goals.
• Consult on cross-disciplinary projects.
• Develop project plans focusing on process improvement.

Skills

PMBOK guidelines

Business Analysis Body of Knowledge

Lean methodology

Six Sigma

Change management principles

Risk management principles

Healthcare operations knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Data analysis and recommendations

Stakeholder collaboration

Influencing others

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Location: Philadelphia PA 19104 (occasional onsite visits)

Duration: 3 months contract to hire (C2H)

Summary of Job:

This role will maintain an advanced portfolio of complex projects that meet the emerging needs of the department. This individual will work with departmental leadership to develop project plans that align with the strategic goals of the organization, with a focus on process improvement and change management. The Project Manager will also serve in a consulting role in cross‑disciplinary projects that leverage the department's expertise.

Must-have/Required skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Project Management Body of Knowledge guidelines (PMBOK) including productivity tools, project charters, work plans and budgets.
• Intermediate knowledge of Business Analysis Body of Knowledge guidelines (BABOK)
• Intermediate knowledge of quality improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Advanced knowledge of change management principles including organizational dynamics, change theory, and improvement methods / tools
• Advanced knowledge of risk management principles
• Intermediate knowledge of healthcare / research operations and systems
• Advanced proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation & diagramming software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to gather, analyze and make recommendations/decisions based on data
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to influence others to accomplish tasks outside of the direct span of control
• At least five (5) years project management, quality or process improvement experience.
• At least three (3) years experience managing cross‑functional teams
• Bachelor’s Degree

Nice-to-have skills:

• At least seven (7) years project management, quality or process improvement experience
• At least seven (7) years business analysis experience
• At least three (3) years healthcare or research related environment