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Company

American Heart Association · 6 hours ago

Sr. IT Project Manager

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Initiates, plans, executes, monitors, controls and closes assigned executive sponsored or multi-level complex projects. Assigned projects may include strategic, top priority efforts that require interaction and management with high visibility and significant financial investment.

Establish work priorities for and advise the efforts of personnel (including consultants or contractors) involved in project-controlled tasks required to meet an approved project's objectives. Provides expedient response, resolution of roadblocks, mitigation of risks, and re-evaluation of priorities for the team.

Develop initial scope, project plans and forecasts of resources' scheduling needs. Identify scope, provide insight and take action to resolve issues as well as initiate steps to mitigate, manage and control.

Identify, model and leverage Project Management best practices. Provides expertise in both waterfall and agile project management methodologies.

Provide analysis and consultation to determine project requirements and scope.

Orchestrate seamless executive-level communications. Function as a key liaison, strategically bridging connections between diverse departments and external partners, aligning seamlessly with the elevated expectations of executive leadership.

Troubleshoot project problems and develop plans to adhere to timelines and budgets. Anticipate risks and issues. Establish options and solutions, considering impact of decisions. Acts as initial point of contact for escalated issues. Move unresolved concerns to seek leadership mentorship and provide options.

Champion project governance best practices and actively controls project changes and manages related communications. Identify, establish, and maintain excellent business relationships. Recommends and influences decision making within project scope.

Manage capital assets and project expenses within the project budget. Performs analysis for return on investment reporting (Projects more than $500K).

Qualification

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Waterfall MethodologyAgile MethodologyProject ManagementMicrosoft 365Custom Code Software DevelopmentIT Governance Best PracticesContinuous ImprovementLine of Business SoftwareSoftware DeliveryEnd-to-End Business Processes

Required

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, related area or equivalent experience.

Eight (8) years of experience with line of business software concepts, systems, and capabilities.

Five (5) years of experience in project management in business or technology environment.

Five (5) years of experience using project management software and related applications.

Ability to work independently.

Solid experience managing custom code software development.

Ability to explain sophisticated, technical concepts in simple business terms.

Demonstrate a focus on continuous improvement in project delivery and extensive knowledge of IT governance best practices.

Exhibit negotiation skills with internal department, project team, vendors, and business. Understand the audience. Communicate up, down, and across the team.

Demonstrate critical thinking skills, understand the business, and facilitate decisions based on what’s best for the organization.

Proficient in both waterfall and agile methodology.

Possess a proven track record in Software Delivery, including the adept skill to build solutions from inception to completion.

Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft 365.

Preferred

Knowledge and understanding of Web/Mobile/E-Commerce Technologies and Solutions

End-to-end understanding of business processes, organization, and techniques

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

Robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution

Employee assistance program

Employee wellness program

Telemedicine

Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees

12 paid holidays off each year

Tuition Assistance

Company

American Heart Association

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The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary health organization.

Founded in 1924

Dallas, Texas, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

http://www.heart.org

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