[Remote] PROJECT MANAGER

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dice is recruiting for a remote Project Manager role responsible for coordinating and delivering medium to large cross-functional initiatives throughout the project life cycle. The position manages project plans, budgets, risks, stakeholders, Agile delivery practices, documentation, and operational readiness activities.

Responsibilities

• The role works independently assuming primary responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating, and delivering project activities through the entire project life cycle (from initiation to hand off to customer) that are broad in scope
• The role is responsible for achieving project objectives and completion on time, on budget, and in conformance to project management methodologies and standards
• The individual may independently lead one or multiple medium to large projects that have department or site level strategic importance
• Responsible for managing established budget, participates in the creation and tracking of project budgets
• Facilitates problem-solving, decision-making, and change management, taking prudent actions to accomplish project objectives under minimal supervision
• Applies negotiation skills characterized by entrepreneurial thinking
• Must have strong business acumen and ability to work with diverse functions and build relationships
• May require matrix supervision, and evaluation of staff from other departments, divisions, and contractors/vendors
• May have direct and indirect reports
• Responsible for demonstrating the project-focused culture, and advises other staff regarding PM practices, methods, and standards
• Performs additional job functions as detailed by immediate supervisor
• May be responsible for monitoring scrum processes and meetings
• May work to increase efficiency, motivate the team, and advocate for changes to ensure quality and timeliness
• Guide teams on Agile practices and values to implement critical projects
• Assess maturity of the team/organization and coaching to higher levels, at a sustainable pace
• Remove impediments or guide team to do so; escalating to management when appropriate
• Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised and resolved
• Facilitate work without coercion, assigning, or dictating
• Facilitate discussion, decision-making, and conflict resolution
• Support and educate Product Owner, especially on creating the backlog and refining it
• Provide day-to-day project management support across multiple initiatives/workstreams
• Track project plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, decisions, and action items
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, and documentation across multiple workstreams
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and communications
• Assist with backlog governance and delivery tracking
• Partner with product, operational, technical, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and follow-through on commitments
• Escalate risks, blockers, and dependency issues to program leadership as appropriate
• Support change management and operational readiness activities
• Maintain organized project documentation and ensure information is current and accessible

Skills

• Bachelor''s degree with 7 years of experience in Project Management and business-related activities or Master''s degree with 4 years of experience in Project Management related activities
• Project management experience supporting medium to large cross-functional initiatives
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with Agile delivery practices and Jira
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a complex, matrixed environment
• Proactive problem-solving skills and comfort operating with some ambiguity
• Ability to quickly understand the broader program context while remaining highly attentive to execution details
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred
• Education preference: project management, business administration, management
• Healthcare or health care technology experience
• Experience supporting product-oriented teams or digital/product portfolios
• Experience working in a large, complex health care organization
• PMP, Scrum/Agile, or related certifications
• Familiarity with processes and ways of working would be beneficial but is not required

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement (M-F 8-5 Remote)
• No travel required
• Equipment can be provided

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