About the company BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 20 locations in North America as well as India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana. About the role IT Project Manager III San Jose, CA, USA, 95116 03/06/2017 to 10/31/2017 $73/hr on w2 Role Summary/Purpose The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing multi-site and multi-product large projects or a program of several projects or work-streams for our large, strategic customers. Works across multiple functional areas to coordinate, collaborate and drive delivery of all projects within the project or program. Work results have a significant impact to the business. Responsibilities 1.Proficiently manage the complexities associated with large, enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, and communicate effectively with executive-level staff. 2.Serve as the “face” of assigned programs and projects, interacting with executive leadership to communicate results, status, risks/issues and mitigation strategies. 3.Concurrently manage multiple projects that are at various stages in the project life cycle. 4.Monitor progress of each assigned program/project against the overall plan and act with urgency to notify leadership of any issues that require resolution. 5.Drive to the root cause of lagging programs/projects and work with executive leadership to define the appropriate mitigation strategies. 6.Understand the broader business environment, organizational strategy and factor this understanding into customer reviews and finalization of program/project findings and recommendations. 7.Ability to challenge senior stakeholders on critical success factors. 8.Communicate strategic alignment and objectives of program/project to teams 9.May direct the work of other project managers as part of an overall program strategy. 10.Prepare and maintain master schedule for assigned programs. Assess, recommend and promote approaches for applying project management methodologies and technologies to large scale programs/projects. 12.Serve as a champion of the PMO and project management best practices and standards across the HCIT. 13.Perform quality assurance (QA) reviews of all program/project deliverables and analyses. 14.Proactively seek to develop own skills and those of team members. 15.Coordinate cross-functional relationship-building and integration to support program/project success. 16.Makes continuous improvement a priority by leveraging experience in advanced project management principles. 17.Mentors project management resources and project team members to share knowledge or serve as an internal coach. 18.Perform other duties as assigned Requirements 1.Bachelor’s Degree with at least 6 years’ experience in project management, or equivalent (defined as High School Diploma/GED and 10+ years progressive experience in project management). 2.PMP Certification 3.Previous Healthcare IT project management experience. 4.Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills with strong executive presence. 5.Strong presentation skills with the ability to transfer knowledge to others and communicate technology to senior management and customers in laymen's terms. 6.Superior negotiation, influencing and problem solving skills and a high level of business acumen. 7.Strong empathy appropriate for partnering at all levels. 8.Excellent relationship and leadership abilities. 9.Results driven. 10.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Project required. Previous experience implementing healthcare IT cardiology software Sandra Taylor 571-267-4186 Additional Information Sandra Taylor 571-267-4186
