Sr Project Manager

Enterprise HCM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

HCSC is seeking a senior project manager to lead large, complex programs with multiple sub-projects. You will own end-to-end delivery, manage budgets, schedules, and dependencies, and align project outcomes with business objectives.

You will work in a matrix environment, partner with product managers and stakeholders, apply PMBOK/SDLC practices, and ensure clear communication, risk management, and delivery in person at the designated facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with 5 years PM experience OR 7 years PM experience.
• Familiarity with PMBOK and large/complex project delivery.
• Understanding of project financial tracking including budget expenditures.
• Experience in negotiations, managing conflict, and organizational/political savvy.
• Verbal and written communication skills; meeting facilitation.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving; agility and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to create integrated, milestone-driven critical path project plans.
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to influence and manage in a matrix organization.
• Structured, organized execution; ownership and accountability.
• Develops trusted relationships and demonstrates interpersonal skills.
• Experience with SDLC and delivery models OWF, Scrum, XP.
• Regular in-person attendance at designated facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead large complex projects or a program with multiple sub-projects.
• Own end-to-end delivery including cost, schedule and dependencies; align with business objectives.
• Manage customer expectations and escalate risks and issues.
• Develop and maintain relationships with project stakeholders in a matrix environment.
• Provide guidance with pdl and IT product managers or program manager; remove barriers.
• Demonstrate understanding of SDLC and enterprise processes.

Skills

PM leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Budget tracking

Negotiation

Communication skills

Independent worker

Analytical thinking

Milestone planning

Multi-tasking

Matrix leadership

SDLC knowledge

On-site presence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PMBOK

Clarity PPM

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

MS Project

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

This position is responsible for leading large complex projects or a program with a number of sub-projects. Being accountable for end-to-end delivery of a project or program, including managing the cost / budget, schedule & dependencies; ensuring the project scope is aligned with the stated business objectives. Providing a blend of technical and business acumen to drive the design, development and implementation of strategic it projects. Building a sufficient level of knowledge of it products and lob to enable targeted probing of delivery feasibility and conflicts with other projects. Setting and managing customer expectations; managing and escalating issues and changes. Developing and maintaining relationships with project stakeholders to obtain project objectives while working in a matrix project environment. Driving deliverables and activities with pdl and it product managers or their program manager by removing barriers, and escalating risk/issues. Having a thorough understanding of systems development life cycle and project management and enterprise processes.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree with 5 years project management experience OR 7 years project management experience.
• Familiarity and experience with Project Management Methodologies (i.e. Project Management Institute – PMBOK), and experience in project delivery and management of large and/or complex projects.
• Understanding of project financial tracking including monitoring and reporting on budget expenditures.
• Experience in negotiations, managing conflict, and organizational / political savvy.
• Verbal and written communication skills, as well as meeting facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills; agility and flexibility to adapt to constantly changing priorities.
• Ability to create integrated, milestone-driven critical path project plans.
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to influence (direct / indirect reports, project stakeholders, and leaders), and manage in a matrix organization.
• Structured, organized and methodical in execution, takes ownership and accountability for outcomes, drives for results and drives certainty in delivery; able to manage multiple parallel efforts and deliver quality deliverables on schedule.
• Develops trusted relationships and demonstrates deep Interpersonal skills.
• Experience with the entire software development lifecycle from inception to development to testing to production deployment and maintenance; deep understanding of HCSC delivery models – OWF, Scrum, XP.
• Regular in-person attendance at the designated facility of the job posting.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification
• Health care acumen and HCSC experience
• Comfort/poise with senior management
• Leadership skills
• Knowledge of the Clarity PPM system, and expertise in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, PPT, Word, Project.

Compensation: $92,700.00 - $167,500.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.

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