Job Description
The Senior IT Project Manager (Sr IT PM) manages two or more large Information Services (IS) projects. Acting as the agent for the project sponsor, the Sr IT PM manages cross-functional project teams and is responsible for projects that are highly complex, risky, or strategic in nature. He/she is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing the projects following MD Anderson methodology standards. These projects address the operational needs of multiple departments in order to deliver specified requirements, meet customer satisfaction, on time, within budget, and with quality results. The position ensures appropriate management, customer, and supplier involvement throughout the life cycle of the project. The role provides oversight and mentorship to project team members, project managers, etc.. The Sr IT PM also provides input into and assist with the development of the project management methodology.
***This position may leverage work efforts in various areas of the TDI Project Management Office including, but not limited to the following based on need: Business & Technology, Clinical & Research, and/or Data Impact and Governance & Innovation.***
Current focus include, but is not limited to the following:
Picture Archiving and Communication System(PACS), Epic EHR System, Ancillary Clinical Systems, etc.
Project management oversight, leadership and expertise
Manages two or more large Information Services (IS) projects.
Establishes and manages project expectations of all project stakeholders including sponsor, steering team, customers, users, and project team. Translates generalized customer business goals and objectives into concrete strategy and tactical plans
Demonstrates strong leadership, facilitation, negotiation, mentoring, conflict resolution and resource management skills, with an organizational awareness.
Develops and maintains optimal/effective relationships with project internal and external customers and vendors.
Communicates effectively with stakeholders and project team and escalates project issues to management in a timely manner.
Adheres to MDACC IS Governance procedures and Project Management Methodology. Completes and presents project documentation in a timely manner and as required for reporting to IT review groups and governance committees.
Provides weekly updates, attends all project meetings and communicates status of all tasks. Initiates actions to keep project on schedule, within budget and scope.
Cultivates skills and knowledge of Institution business practices to command a working knowledge procurement and budgets to include ability to analyze and review budgetary information to determine the impact on the project.
Oversight for the development, enhancement and/or implementation of systems, applications, or databases
Ensures system functional requirements are defined using workflow analysis, regulatory and standards review, industry best practices, and other relevant sources using PMO designated tools.
Develops and documents project scope and schedule in collaboration with project sponsors and key team members to ensure that the project is defined and reduces future risks and issues
Ensures customer review and approval of system requirements, system configuration, testing results validation, system readiness for go-live and final customer acceptance
Ensures that project team and end-user input is incorporated into all implementation activities and deliverables based on the defined Project Management Methodology guidelines.
Ensures the design, configuration and setup of all system inputs, outputs and interfaces meet the business needs of the customer
Documents decision-making processes undertaken with customers that lead to content decisions
Works with technical team members to document technical requirements, specifications and design for system hardware, software and architecture.
Coordinates development/delivery of training for end-users and customer groups
Coordinates development of production support model for the production system.
Resource Management
Adheres to established parameters for project resource management, including personnel, technical, schedule and financial.
Defines, prioritizes, coordinates and manages the work of the project team. Participates in project review activities as required
Establishes and maintains current project schedules and keeps management informed of resource status as needed
Establishes and maintains a current project budget and keeps management informed of budget status as needed.
Manages all project expenses and related financial resources.
Provides feedback to appropriate management on team member's contributions and performance.
Mentors IT Project managers and associate project managers and contact PM resources
Education: Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Education: Master's Degree Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Healthcare Administration or related field.
Preferred Certification: Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
Experience Required: Six years of experience to include five years in project management and five years in application and/or infrastructure services. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis. With preferred degree four years of experience is required to include three years in project management and three years in application and/or infrastructure services.
Preferred Experience: Ten years of experience to include five years in project management and five years in application and/or infrastructure services. Experience with Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Epic EHR System, Ancillary Clinical Systems, etc.
This position may leverage work efforts in various areas of the TDI Project Management Office including, but not limited to the following based on need: Business & Technology, Clinical & Research, and/or Data Impact and Governance & Innovation.It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 168798
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 103,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 129,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 155,000
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
- Science Jobs: No
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