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Location: Lippincott - 301 Lippincott Drive Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 40 Additional Locations: Voorhees, NJ Job Information: Summary: The Senior IT Project Manager utilizes project management discipline to plan, document, execute and finalize medium to large, complex, mult i - departmental or enterprise projects according to the approved scope assessment, project plan, and work breakdown structure (WBS), resource plan, schedule and budget . Ensures IT project methodology rigor and practice improvement through Project Manager mentoring and project methodology artifact reviews while actively managing projects. Provides project management guidance and mentoring, as a subject matter expert (SME) , to peers, project team members, and stakeholders to optimize project outcomes . Position Responsibilities: Project Management + Plans IT P rojects in collaboration with Operational Leaders , IT Directors and key Stakeholders according to Project Methodology Business Practice to define the project’s scope, plan , budget and timeline . + Mana ges the implementation of IT projects from scope development to post implementation according to Project Methodology Business Practice, approved scope, plan, budget and timeline . + Man ages and documents all phases of the project lifecycle to capture and secure all project artifacts , and assure a successful project implementation . + Manages project budget including the tracking of Invoices, Purchase Orders, Payments , Consultant Time and Travel, operating within budgetary guidelines and justifying variances to insure that projects remain on budget. + Leads vendor selection process including identification of critical success factors, requests for information (RFI) and vendor demonstrations to select the best system for Virtua Health . + Spearheads the vendor contract review process within I T + Guide, facilitate & coordinate, with input from all IT PMs, the maintenance, development and evolution of standard project templates and methodology . Collat es and summariz es changes to improve project methodology rigor, efficiency, effectiveness & outcomes. Implement and communicate updated documentation and/or standard templates with the IT PMO team. + Monitor and improve project communication strategies for effective understanding . Establish & measure effectiveness of standard reports & dashboards based on recipients input ( executives, steering committee, stakeholders, and project team). + Makes recommendations and participates in the enhancement of the IT Project Manager Orientation program and serves as a mentor to new Project Managers. + Makes recommendations and participates in the development of standard operating procedures (SOP’s) to improve Project Management workflows . Business Relationship Management + Develops and fosters relationships with all IT PMO customers and project stakeholders, including: IT Leadership, Operational Leadership, Project Team Members, IT Customers and vendors . + Analyzes and translates customer business requests to define Project requirements, scope, plan, budget and timeline . + Guides customers toward optimal system design solutions to meet workflow needs. + Engages key IT and Operational stakeholders during and outside of project lifecycles to build and maintain a ‘trusted advisor’ relationship . + Meets regularly with IT Directors & IT Managers to review active project status . Tracking and Reporting + Identifies and documents all project tasks and assignments in the Project Portfolio Management PPM system . + M anages project status in the Project Portfolio Management PPM system . + Identifies and documents all project risks, issues and decisions in the Project Portfolio Management PPM system . + Manages the reporting , escalation and remediation of all project risks, issues and decisions. + Proactively anticipates project roadblocks and recommends and manages mitigation strategies . Manages and r eports project health status to key stakeholders and IT Leadership. Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required: + 5+ years of Project Management experience + Project Management experience leading medium to large, complex, multi-departmental or Enterprise level IT projects according to Project Management Business Practices . + Experience with requirements analysis and testing methodology . + Managerial experience is a plus . + Must be able to manage multiple, simultaneous projects . + Must have a positive, flexible attitude, work we ll autonomously and with a team. + Demonstrates excellent time management, goal setting, prioritization and delegations skills, as well as excellent analytical, written/verbal communication and organizational skills. + Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams , Epic , ServiceNow , Project Management tools and/or other hospital systems or Interfaces is a plus . Required Education: Bachelor's in Information Systems , Business Administration, Clinical area or 10+ years of IT project management experience. Training/Certifications/Licensure: LEAN-Six Sigma, CAPM, or PMP certification preferred.