Manager, Project Management

Summary

Join AssistRx, Inc. as a Manager of Project Management and assist the Director of Project Management in updating processes and leading the project management team. Manage and drive implementation methodology, overseeing all project management functions for assigned project managers. Ensure project managers utilize scope management practices, review status reports, and mentor them on best practices using JIRA and Smartsheet. Support project deployment procedures, drive business outcomes, and ensure adherence to IT department practices. Forecast resource utilization and capacity, participate in resource planning, and proactively manage risks for the client portfolio. Provide high-level customer service, understand company culture, and cultivate appropriate actions and behaviors in staff. Drive best practice project management methodology, lead recruiting and mentoring of team members, and effectively engage with all levels of the organization. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with experience in the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry and project management software.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a project management role
• Strong knowledge of Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience in the healthcare and/or pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with project management software such as Smartsheet
• Experience with Agile Software (i.e., JIRA) & Practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive strategic thinker, with ability to move rapidly between big picture and tactical
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
• Extremely strong interpersonal, negotiating and conflict management skills
• Proven ability to manage time across multiple projects
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage own schedule
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and team building skills
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with cross functional teams
• Ability to work with and manage team members in different locations
• Ability to facilitate client discussions across a wide variety of program issues and considerations, along with general industry topics

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive implementation methodology for their Project Managers Subject Matter Expert & advocate for Project Delivery Process
• Working leader who will oversee all Project Management functions for their assigned project managers
• Ensures PM utilize scope management practices
• Review and/or approve Status Reports, Project Schedules, Financial Summaries, etc
• Mentor and/or Audit usage of JIRA and Smartsheet best practices
• Support Project Deployment Procedures, including transition to operations
• Drive to business outcomes & utilization, not just deadlines
• Drives adherence to IT Department Practices Out of Office Plans, Outlook Calendaring, On-Camera, HR Processes
• Audits time-tracking for direct reports, ensuring compliance to time-tracking standards
• Functions as a Working Team Leader Forecast resource utilization and capacity to achieve optimal staffing ratios and workflows within the Implementation team in conjunction with Director of Project Management
• Participate in resource planning process to allocate resources to approved project based upon ranked priority and to ensure scalability with VP of PMO
• Proactive risk management and risk mitigation for the client portfolio to ensure the highest priority programs are getting the necessary attention and resources in conjunction with Director of Project Management
• Provide high-level customer service to all internal and external clients for their assigned project managers
• Understand culture and ensure culture builds upon company culture and department identity. Cultivate the appropriate actions and behaviors in staff
• Drive best practice project management methodology to ensure quality and consistency in process and procedures, train project management team on process changes
• Lead recruiting, on-boarding, and mentoring of project management team members as well as writing/communicating team member performance reviews of your assigned teams
• Effectively engage and present to all levels within the organization, from individual contributors to executives

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification
• CSM Certification

Benefits

• Competitive pay structure
• Matching 401(k) with immediate vesting
• Medical, dental, vision, life, & short-term disability insurance