[Remote] Sr Project Manager OCM-26979

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Enterprise IT Strategy & Planning department. The role involves facilitating successful project delivery, managing project teams, and supporting the implementation of the RUSH ERP solution while ensuring operational efficiencies and providing solutions to business challenges.ResponsibilitiesEffectively manages multiple OCM activities simultaneously leveraging high-complexity, transformational, and RUSH wide changeDirects and manages project development and progress from beginning to endGuides teams as they work with project sponsors and business stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, tasks, milestones, budgets, and measures of successEstablishes project governance with key leaders and stakeholders and facilitate governance activities to ensure leadership effectively clears roadblocks and promotes the success of the projectActs as liaison between the Organization Change Management leadership, project teams, and multiple organizational structuresDrafts and submits budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changesPlans, estimates, and control project costs, including resource planning, to ensure project is delivered on time and within budgetBuilds, develops, and grows any business relationships vital to the success of the projectEstimates and identifies the resources and participants needed to achieve project goalsNegotiates with contractors and internal department managers for the acquisition of required personnelDevelops scaled project plans and associated communications documents using standard toolsIdentifies and manages project resource needs and goals - strategies, staffing, scheduling, issue resolution, contingency plans, communication plans, and change controlFacilitate or participates in routine project team meetings to establish and continually manage project requirements and expectations with team members and other stakeholdersCoaches, mentors, and motivates project team members and contractors, influencing them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned workProvides project management coaching and mentoring to others in the organizationDetermines the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyzes results and troubleshoots problem areasCollaborates and coordinates efforts with those of the organizational performance improvementIdentifies and manages project dependencies and critical pathIdentifies and resolves issues/conflicts and/or escalates where appropriate for resolutionProactively manages potential scope and schedule changes. Where required, escalates based upon standards established within communication planGuides team in the maintenance of project management guidelines, training programs, policies, and proceduresConducts project lessons learned sessions and creates a recommendations report in order to develop best practices and tools for project execution and managementPerforms other related duties as assignedSkillsBachelor's degree in business administration, projection management, health care or related discipline and at least six years of project management experience requiredStrong organizational, analytical and communication skillsEmphasis on interpersonal skills that encourages change behaviorsKnowledge of formal project management methodologies and proven skill in effective execution requiredProficient and functional knowledge of MS Office (including Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Outlook) and Project Management softwareStrong time management and prioritization skillsAbility to execute project management leveraging Lean process improvement methodology requiredAbility to work effectively with individuals at all levels in the organizationProfessional in Project Management (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma certificationOrganizational Change Management experience or trainingBenefitsRush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).Company OverviewRush University Medical Center offers healthcare services for children and adults, clinical trials, medical education and training services. It was founded in 1837, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.rush.edu/.