Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead digital initiatives of varying complexity within a fast-paced, Agile environment for our leading healthcare client. This role is responsible for driving successful project outcomes through effective planning, execution, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who ensures alignment with departmental goals while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- 9-month contract (potential extension/conversion).
- 100% remote.
- Target Pay Rate: $50/hr, W2 only.
- Full-time hours expected, this is not a part-time contract.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution & Delivery
- Lead the planning, scheduling, tracking, and delivery of project goals, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely and high-quality outcomes.
- Partner with stakeholders to define project scope and manage the change control process with appropriate leadership oversight.
- Apply Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) to manage backlogs, facilitate sprint ceremonies, and guide iterative development cycles.
- Take full ownership of projects from initiation through closure, maintaining accountability for results.
- Analyze project outcomes, capture lessons learned, and apply insights to improve future delivery.
Team & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Provide day-to-day coordination and leadership for cross-functional project teams.
- Remove impediments and promote a collaborative, productive team environment.
- Execute a comprehensive communication plan to keep stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and milestones.
- Facilitate project meetings, workshops, sprint ceremonies, and retrospectives to ensure alignment and continuous improvement.
Financial & Risk Management
- Contribute to project budget development and actively track financial performance, including actuals, forecasts, and variances.
- Identify, document, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Develop and implement mitigation and contingency plans in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Support PMO continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing performance data and sharing best practices.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience may be considered.
- Minimum (5) years of IT experience, including at least (5) years managing IT projects.
- Demonstrated ability to translate business strategies into actionable project plans.
- Proven experience leading Agile projects (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
- Experience managing projects involving cloud technologies (preferably GCP).
- Demonstrated expertise in resource management and change management practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project required; intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other recognized project management certification.
- Change management or Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Experience with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools such as Targetprocess, Clarity, Smartsheet, Jira, or Microsoft Project Online.
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Familiarity with Continuous Discovery and Delivery frameworks.
- Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance).
