| JOB TITLE: IT Project Manager, Senior LOCATION: Geisinger Office Building I DEPARTMENT: IT Program Management Office WORK SCHEDULE: Days WORK TYPE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) JOB SUMMARY: Manages medium to large size IT projects and like sized phases of enterprise IT projects utilizing Geisinger standardized Project, Program and Portfolio Management Methodology (GP3). Will manage multiple projects concurrently. Works collaboratively with project stakeholders and functional managers to develop project goals and objectives, set project timeline, manage change, and control scope. Responsible for managing project artifacts. Effectively utilizes project management tools. Leads project team in collaboration with IT functional leadership to achieve project goals and objectives on time and within budget. Reports and appropriately escalates project progress, concerns, and issues to project stakeholders and IT leadership. Receives direction from more experienced project managers and IT functional managers. Mentors less experienced project managers. SPECIFIC POSITION DUTIES: Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Demonstrated ability to successfully lead medium to large sized technology and/or business projects using a standardized methodology.
Demonstrated success leading multiple technology and/or business projects in excess of 96 person-months effort (i.e. 8 FTEs for duration of 12 months).
Must possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills along with strong facilitation and presentation skills, and the ability to bring a project team to consensus on issues. Must be able to communicate difficult/sensitive information in a diplomatic and tactful way.
Demonstrated capability to successfully handle multiple project teams and multiple tasks simultaneously and under strict deadlines.
Demonstrated knowledge of and practical application of formal project management methodologies, including PMI's PMBOK® Guide.
Experience using project management software, including Microsoft Project. Demonstrated knowledge of formal business analysis methodologies, including IIBA's BABOK® Guide.
Demonstrates a high level of initiative and independence.
Demonstrated experience working in a matrixed environment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of six years’ experience managing projects or working on successful IT related projects. Preferred Experience: Healthcare experience preferred. Required Education: Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or Information Systems. In lieu of degree, minimum of two years’ experience managing projects or working on successful IT related projects. Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or Information Systems. Required Certifications or Licensures: Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or equivalent within 12 months is required. If a suitably experienced candidate cannot be found, applicants who meet the basic qualifications but possess fewer years of experience will be considered for hire at a lower level. Salary would commensurate with experience. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is typically performed in an office environment.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is a physician-led health system comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient AtlantiCare, A member of Geisinger. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine became the newest member of the Geisinger Family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. * Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. ** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. *Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit. | 
