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SCAN · 1 day ago

Sr Project Manager

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$106K/yr - $154K/yr

8+ years exp

SCAN Group is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to tackling the most pressing issues facing older adults in the United States. The Sr Project Manager will oversee and manage large-scale, cross-functional programs and multiple complex projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Elder CareHealth CareHome Health CareMedical

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Initiates, plans, executes, monitors, controls and closes large scale, cross functional and/or multiple medium to complex projects and/or programs (defined as a collection of projects and services which together achieve common business goals and strategic initiatives with potentially long implementation time frames). May manage several unrelated projects simultaneously

Manages activities within the standard PMI process groups including; initiation, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling and closing. Utilizes PMO project methodology, tools and templates to uphold project-to-project consistency, excellence in standards across projects and principles of practice within the PMO

Initiates project by working with sponsor(s) to develop project scope including goals, objectives, milestones, and deliverables. Works with the project sponsor(s), business manager, functional managers in gathering business requirements, current state assessments and/or project requirements to develop preliminary project documents

Develops and manages the activities within all PMBOK knowledge areas including; integration, scope, time/ schedule development, cost, quality planning, project team, communications, risk and procurement. This includes defining tasks, and developing; high-level and detailed timelines and project plans and other project artifacts

May lead the work of 1-20 project team members (internal and/or external) in a matrixed environment

Makes task level assignments for the project/program and sets expectations of cost, quality, task sequencing, due dates, and milestones. Motivates and ensures project team active participation, collaboration and coordination so project deliverables are on time and meet the expectations

Identifies gaps in capability, quality and availability, performs gap analysis so management stakeholders can obtain and approve additional resources for the project/program

The Senior PM may assist management to plan and source the correct project team resources

Monitors and controls all aspects of the project by measuring progress and correcting course when project goes beyond scope or is not meeting goals and objectives. Ensures project remains on timeline by managing schedules and resources and removing barriers. Works with project team, sponsors and/or IT Management to negotiate changes such as scope, timeline, deliverables and integration points

Provides consultative services to project team for project management, organizational and/or cross-functional discussions. Ensures project is identifying and considering all potential impacts throughout the company and raises these considerations if the project team has not identified them. Provides consultative services to other projects that have integration points and/or impact to project to ensure collaboration and efficiency between projects

Manages project risk by identifying, planning for, developing and implementing strategies to mitigate or minimize risks and monitor findings, and monitoring risks throughout the project. Appropriately escalates risks and/or issues to IT Management and steering committee and/or sponsor(s) as needed. Facilitates or assists with conflict resolution within project team

Closes project by developing closing documents and transition plans to support ongoing operations and ensures transfer of knowledge within the organization. Gains acceptance of the final product and final sign-off by sponsor(s) and/or steering committee

Ensures project remains on budget by managing timelines and resources and preventing overruns or delays

Prepares project communications including status reports, dashboards, and other materials to keep management, business units, and other stakeholders informed of project status and related issues. Confers with project personnel to provide guidance and resolve problems. Responds in verbal or written form to routine and non-routine inquiries from internal/external customers. Facilitates internal and/or externals meetings. Develops and presents information in various formats to inform, gain cooperation and/or resolve issues

Document Request for Proposals (RFPs), coordinate and develop proposals and related documentation, including schedules, estimates, compliance matrices, schedule and lead the demos, scoring conversations with the internal stakeholders and

Usually required to learn new software being implemented and act as SME during project

Performs quantitative and/or qualitative analysis for project including data collection and review, requirements analysis, work flow process analysis, root-cause analysis, etc

Maintains positive relationships within SCAN business units and promotes the collaboration and exchange of information between business units. Works with all levels of the organization from line staff to senior executive team

Exercises creativity and flexibility by determining the appropriate combination of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques for assigned project to determine the methodology of execution

Ensures all project documentation is completed and filed/stored in an organized manner, according to IT SDLC and PMO guidelines

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; participating in professional societies and maintaining professional development units for continued certification

Collaborate with the PMO leader to ensure governance and process standards are followed across the PM community

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Actively support the achievement of SCAN’s Vision and Goals

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Healthcare Industry ExperienceProject ManagementLeadership SkillsQuantitative AnalysisMS Office ProficiencyInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent experience

Minimum 8 years of work experience in project management

Demonstrated experience in leading the work of 1-20 project team members (internal and/or external) in a matrixed environment

Demonstrated experience in large scale, cross functional and/or multiple medium to complex projects or programs

Advanced understanding of project management

Strong understanding of systems in a healthcare setting

Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and experience in group motivation skills

Demonstrated capability of strategic thinking and planning for short- and long-range goals

Strong skills in quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, and problem-solving

Strong background in collecting requirements, analyzing data, analyzing inter/intradepartmental processes

Strong verbal and written communication skills required; with experience in formal presentations, ability to appropriately and effectively address diverse audiences, including senior executives, and ability to effectively facilitate group interactions

Proven self-starter, excellent organizational characteristics, quality minded; able to work independently and with very limited supervision

Ability to manage several unrelated projects simultaneously

Ability to develop and maintain positive internal relationships and promote the collaboration and exchange of information across business units

Intermediate to advanced proficiency required in MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project Professional

Adaptable to changes in priorities and assignments quickly and efficiently and is flexible with project assignments

Preferred

10 years of experience is preferred

4-6 years of experience working within the healthcare industry preferred

Benefits

An annual employee bonus program

Robust Wellness Program

Generous paid-time-off (PTO)

11 paid holidays per year, 1 floating holiday, birthday off, and 2 volunteer days

Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match

Robust employee recognition program

Tuition reimbursement

Company

SCAN

About SCAN Keeping Seniors Healthy and Independent–that’s been our mission for more than 40 years.

Founded in 1977

Long Beach, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.thescangroup.org/

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