Senior Technical Project Manager

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Project Management Senior (PMS) supports portfolios & project initiatives related to the entire UAMS enterprise. He or she is expected to be capable of working with minimal to no supervision & must appropriate judgment and operational considerations. -Takes projects from original concept through final implementation. -Defines project scope and objectives. -Develops detailed project plans, schedules, estimates, resource plans, test plans and status reports. -Conducts project meeting and is responsible for project tracking and analysis. -Ensures adherence to quality standard and reviews project deliverables. -Manages the integration of project tasks and tracks deliverables. -Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team. -Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems. -Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree plus 3 yrs. Project Management experience or IT experience in a healthcare setting or any combination of the two, -OR- Bachelor's Degree plus 5 yrs. Project Management experience or IT experience in a healthcare setting or any combination of the two,-OR- Associate's Degree, plus 7 yrs. Project Management experience or IT experience in a healthcare setting or any combination of the two, -OR- High School Diploma or GED plus 9 yrs. Project Management experience or IT experience in a healthcare setting or any combination of the two.
• All also require at least five years’ of total combined experience in leading teams/projects.
• Able to work in MS Windows and client server environment; knowledge of information system software development standards and associated hardware resources.
• Either current with (or finished w/in 1st year of employment): PMI's PMP
• Must be skilled at personal communication (both in writing & orally).
• Must be competent at collaborating with others, facilitating meetings, and written communication.
• Must be thorough, detailed, and have excellent follow-through.
• Being highly organized is a must!

Nice To Haves

• Baccalaureate Degree.
• IT related degree or Healthcare Administration related degree.
• Six years’ experience required in one or more of the following areas: project management, healthcare, academics, systems analysis or system support and must have at least five years of total combined experience in leading teams/projects.

Responsibilities

• Takes projects from original concept through final implementation.
• Defines project scope and objectives.
• Develops detailed project plans, schedules, estimates, resource plans, test plans and status reports.
• Conducts project meeting and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.
• Ensures adherence to quality standard and reviews project deliverables.
• Manages the integration of project tasks and tracks deliverables.
• Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team.
• Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees