***Only candidates that can work directly on W2 without sponsorship need apply.***

Our healthcare based client is looking for a senior PM resource with a Bachelor's degree and Agile experience to join their team. Experience with software, risks, budgets, defining requirements, influencing change, and mentoring other team members is required. A background in full scale project plans and the tracking of project milestones and deliverables is a must. In this role you will need to take the initiative, be self-motivated and work with the application development team. Additional responsibilities include:

Leads the project team to utilize appropriate project management tools and processes; ensures project management best practices are utilized and key learnings are captured.
Ensures compliance with documented IT processes and enhances customer satisfaction.
May manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Leads other Project Managers (PMs) working on the same project.
Works with project owners, project teams and executive decision-makers on program/project related issues.
Understands business processes and serves as an IT functional subject matter expert (SME).
Works as second or assistant PM on larger projects or programs.
Supports Project Managers with project plans, documentation, meetings, status reports, and other activities.
May provide support to one or more Project Management Office (PMO) functions.
Stays current on project management techniques, technology trends, industry trends and corporate initiatives.
Manages risks and issues, which includes identification, tracking and management.
Mentors, educates and trains project team members and fellow PMs on project management best practices.

Summary of Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science (CS), or related technical field degree
Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; or obtain a PMP within one year of hiring
6 years of Information Technology (IT) experience with at least 4 years being IT project management experience working in a structured project environment
Agile
Knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software and hardware
Experience in software engineering or IT Infrastructure
Excellent knowledge and competence in project management methodologies
Experience using MS Project, MS Office or similar applications
Experience leading and working independently as an IT Project Manager on large scale corporate projects or initiatives
Experience with project management (PM) or Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools, along with PM techniques and methodologies
Experience with project planning, scheduling, tracking and reporting
Experience with project risk and issue management
Experience with change management and process improvement
Experience educating, training and mentoring project teams
Experience as an Information Technology (IT) functional subject matter expert (SME)
Solid communication and relationship building skills
Hands-on coding experience preferred

This permanent position comes with a full suite of benefits including a bonus. The dress code is on the dressy side of business casual, the work environment is a cubicle and parking is free.