Project Manager - Agile Methodologies (6-10 yrs)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

- Adheres to the SCC Project management methodology for the lifecycle of a project.

- Contributes to the development of the project plan with other members of the SCC and Client teams to establish the final project plan and deliverables.

- Responsible for the development of the Project Charter with other key stakeholders.

- Responsible for the development of the Statement of Work from the contract in conjunction with other members of the SCC team and Client Team.

- Responsible for the management of the Project Plan, deliverables and is ultimately responsible for bringing all parties together insuring that the project is delivered on time and on budget through the complete lifecycle of the project.

- Conducts kickoff meetings at client site to signal the beginning of the project

- Maintains milestones, work break down structures, task trackers, risk and issues logs for the throughout the project lifecycle.

- Provides SCC management and client with project status reports both written and verbal as defined in project charter.

- Coordinates and Facilitates project planning and review meetings to conducts discussion with all levels of staff at client and SCC utilizing the SCC Project Management Methodology and Framework.

- Provides suggestions for improvement where applicable

- Monitors client satisfaction throughout project and works to provide excellent customer service

- Resolves or escalates all issues that can affect the project's critical path

- Coordinates the participation of necessary SCC resources in the resolution of open project issues

- Monitors overall budget and manages scope pf project against SOW and Deliverables.

- Creates Change Orders as necessary to document variances in project from contract and SOW.

- Requests quotes for products and services needed towards the successful completion of the project

- Complies with all approved procedures, directives and guidelines

- Performs oversight of work for Project Coordinators

- Mentors Project Coordinators

- Performs other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS :

Education Required :

A bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering or Healthcare related field is required.

Certification Required :

1. PMP / PMI-ACP /PRINCE2 Practitioner / PRINCE2 Agile- Practitioner

2. Microsoft Apps: Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio

Technical Skills Required :

- Understanding of different SDLC methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban).

- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., GitHub, SVN) to manage code changes.

- Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) or FDA regulations related to healthcare software.

- Experience with project management tools (JIRA, Trello, Asana, Microsoft Project) to track progress, bugs, and timelines.

- Risk management, resource allocation, and time management expertise.

- Knowledge of managing project scope, ensuring that deliverables meet stakeholder expectations.

- Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB, NoSQL).

- Understanding of database architecture, normalization, and security measures in managing sensitive healthcare data.

- Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and how they are used to deploy and scale LIS applications.

- Understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for managing deployment in cloud environments.

Soft Skills Required :

- A positive attitude with analytical and problem solving ability.

- Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.

- Ability to collaborate with other team members.

- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

- Excellent interpersonal skills.

- Excellent presentation skills.

- Ability to work effectively under stress.

- Demonstrate corporate-wide focus with the ability to interpret and implement SCC strategies and planning at the local department level.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to talk and hear verbal communication.

The employee is frequently required to sit, and regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Moderate to extensive keyboard activity is required. Some lifting (up to 20 pounds) may be required. The employee must have and keep a valid driver's license from a state in the United States and have or be able to obtain a valid passport for international travel.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Environmental conditions are somewhat variable, but generally acceptable in temperature, ventilation, and lighting with CRT exposure. While performing travel related activities associated with this position, the employee may occasionally be exposed to variable and outside weather conditions. While performing travel related activities associated with this position within a hospital or healthcare environment, the employee may occasionally be indirectly or directly exposed to OSHA category I materials including blood, body fluids, and / or tissue, and potential hazardous chemicals.

While performing travel related activities associated with this position within a hospital or healthcare environment, the employee must follow all established hospital safety policies relating to the environment. May occasionally be called upon to work off hours or overtime