Remote Senior It Project Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Pay Range:

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it's a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Shift Details

• M-F 8-5 Alaska Time

• Project delivery may require working varied hours as required.

Position Complexities

The Senior IT Project Manager is a highly complex position with organization-wide impact. Balancing complex project and program demands with stakeholder needs, a multi-layered reporting structure, extensive coordination and collaboration, and a large, geographically dispersed service area is challenging. This position must be able to manage multiple project schedules, resources, task details and stakeholder reporting needs. Project development and management activities at both the local and division level include initiating, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, status reporting and close-out of projects. All of these factors impact patient care and SEARHC's overall business and financial positions.

The position may require frequent travel and the development and utilization of effective creative mechanisms for the dissemination of information and receipt of customer feedback. This position may be assigned supervisory responsibility as needed.

Accountabilities

The Senior IT Project Manager is responsible for organizing, managing, and successful completion and delivery of IT project and program work, including the project charter, project plan, and project schedule, risk management of all resources for deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget, and regular status reporting. The Senior IT Project Manager will:

• Simultaneously manage project scope, schedule, cost, communication, risk, quality, and resources for multiple independent IT projects or projects consolidated into a program.

• Lead end-to-end project management efforts efficiently through processes including: conducting research and analysis, soliciting executive stakeholder inputs, developing strategic recommendations and executing within scope.

• Manage and execute on deliverables as defined in the project's scope and designate and/or track project resources accordingly; manage and meet internal and external deadlines.

• Oversee cross-functional teams, including internal staff and external vendors, ensuring alignment and accountability

• Lead project meetings including scheduling and developing meeting agendas, and managing meeting notes and follow-up items.

• Ensure prompt and accurate communication regarding work status and deliverables is provided to project stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, cybersecurity standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Be a direct point of contact between the Project Management team and other departments and divisions within the Consortium, providing effective direction to ensure expectations are properly managed.

• Develop and pitch fresh and strategic ideas in support of service and business development.

Education:

• Master's degree in Project Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, OR

• Bachelor's degree will be considered with additional experience as detailed in the first bullet under experience.

Experience:

• 8+ years demonstrated progressive, relevant experience that includes IT project development and management, execution and closeout; program planning, development and implementation, strategic communications, and budget tracking. A bachelor's degree applicant will require an additional two years of experience to qualify. Significant experience with health care IT is preferred.

Certification:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) required; if not currently PMP-certified, must be attained within 24 months of hire.

Knowledge:

• Project Management Institute (PMI) framework

• Project management principles, practices, and methodologies

• SDLC, ITIL and change management principles

• Needs assessment and program planning

• Healthcare delivery systems

• Budget tracking and reporting principles and processes

Skills:

• Strong, clear and strategic communication skills to diverse audiences - both written and verbal

• Leadership skills to guide, influence and build consensus among stakeholders

• Strong presentation skills

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

• High-level analytical skills and excellent attention to detail

• Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Project and/or Smartsheet.

Abilities:

• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple high-priority projects/assignments concurrently and meet deadlines

• Ability to provide leadership to internal customers through clear understanding of customer goals and needs, and knowledge of relevant best practices

• Ability to build trust, rapport and establish credibility with team members and internal customers

• Energy, enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and demanding targets

• Entrepreneurial, can-do spirit, friendly and approachable

Required Certifications:

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!