Senior Project Manager

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Senior Project Manager role is to provide oversight on major business focused projects across FFF Enterprises. This role requires experience providing strategic direction and alignment across large-scale projects and small to mid-size programs focusing on successful program delivery. The Senior Project Manager will collaborate with PMO and leadership to establish and maintain the project portfolio and roadmap. In addition, the Senior Project Manager will have experience working within a healthcare organization and a background in consulting or with client/customer facing programs. The Senior Project Manager must have knowledge and understanding of leading projects that support business service areas such as HR, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Manage various projects ranging from multiple small-mid size programs or a large program.
• Oversee all projects, standalone or, within a program along with successful delivery of all program deliverables.
• Manage complex projects and manage multiple work streams.
• Lead business and IT staff, consultants, vendors, and suppliers.
• Perform Portfolio coordination and management duties, including PMO departmental meetings coordination, notes, presentations, and other reporting requirements as requested.
• Identify, plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure project deliverables are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Facilitate management presentations and submit reports as required
• Command of schedule, scope, budget, quality and benefits always in the life cycle of the project
• Consult with internal and external customers to define needs or problems and provides appropriate recommendations for possible solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with technology and equipment partners.
• Define, manage, and implement highly visible integration projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate with internal business and IT teams and external vendors to ensure functional requirements are reflected in the final solution.
• Confer with project staff to outline work plans and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Build consensus among multiple projects leads relative to project scope, task execution, staffing, and issue resolution.
• Work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
• Interact with project sponsors, stakeholders, and various project members to ensure that specified business needs are met; assist in the post-implementation analysis to ensure that requirements are fulfilled.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and development of the project plan(s) 
• Adheres specifically to all company policies and procedures, Federal and State regulations, and laws.
• Display dedication to position responsibilities and achieve assigned goals and objectives.
• Always represent the Company in a professional manner and appearance.
• Understand and internalize the Company’s purpose. Display loyalty to the Company and its organizational values.
• Display enthusiasm and dedication to learning how to be more effective on the job and share knowledge with others.
• Work effectively with co-workers, internal and external customers, and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others; keep commitments; keep others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues; address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; address others by name, title, or other respectful identifiers, and respect the diversity of our workforce in actions, words, and deeds.
• Comply with the policies and procedures stated in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program by always working in a safe manner and immediately reporting any injury, safety hazard, or program violation.
• Ensure conduct is consistent with all Compliance Program Policies and procedures when engaging in any activity on behalf of the company. Immediately report any concerns or violations.
• Ensure adherence to approved standard processes
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business or a related field of study; or four (4) years of relevant experience.

Required Knowledge:

• Proficient in Project Management Tools and Applications
• Scheduling and Time Management
• Risk Identification and Management
• Technology forward project management experience
• Knowledge working on both clinical and non-clinical projects.
• The role requires a solid understanding of applications and supply chain solutions
• Working experience on business/client or customer facing projects
• Knowledge working within a healthcare organization

Preferred Knowledge:

• Lean project coordination and leadership
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum project management methodologies
• Project management and collaboration tools: Microsoft Project, Teams, and SharePoint, Smartsheet, JIRA, and Slack etc.
• Six-Sigma project coordination and leadership

Required Experience:

• Minimum of eight (8) years [twelve (12) for non-degreed candidates] leading business & IT projects; leading strategic plans, resources, budgets, and verifying all objectives are met. 
• Experience with business information systems or related areas.
• Thorough understanding of project management phases, techniques, and tools for managing multiple projects at once.

Preferred Experience:

• Mid-large size projects and/or programs
• Equally comfortable with IT projects
• Portfolio management experience

Required Skills:

• Must be comfortable working and establishing relationships with senior executive leadership stakeholders
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Must be detailed oriented and have the proven ability to prioritize work
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision and as part of a team
• Must have sound decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and development of the project plan
• Ability to manage project progress, project acceptance, and project transitions

Professional Certification:

Project Management Professional (PMP) - Preferred

Physical requirements

Vision, hearing, speech, and movements require the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Must have the ability to view a computer screen for long periods and the ability to sit for extended periods. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position, as scheduled.  The employee occasionally lifts to 50 lbs. and occasionally kneels and bends. Must have the ability to travel occasionally. Working conditions include normal office and warehouse settings. After-hours support and weekend support as needed are requirements of the position

Mental Demands

Learning, thinking, concentration, and the ability to work under pressure, particularly during busy times.   Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team to ensure excellent customer service.  Must have the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and customers, and exercise self-control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations situations.  Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary.  Must be proactive in finding solutions.

Direct Reports

No

EEO Statement

FFF Enterprises and Nufactor are an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on the following characteristics: race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, age (40 years and over) qualified veteran and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment. These categories are defined according to Government Code section 12920. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.