Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager Job :

• Lead the design, execution, and monitoring of large corporate initiatives and key client projects, championing and following best practices and standards established throughout the end-to-end project management lifecycle.
• Work closely and collaboratively with multiple departments and external contacts and execute against project requirements.
• Oversee and manage program priorities, budget, and continuous planning cycle activities.
• Plan, direct, lead, and manage resources in optimizing program plans and supporting business processes to meet member needs as defined in the program and/or project requirements.
• Ensure execution of programs and/or projects are aligned and integrated with corporate strategies, plans, and initiatives.
• Manage and coordinate operational planning efforts related to cross‑business integration of the program plans and/or projects.
• Consult with senior and executive management and serve as a liaison to internal and external partners on department and enterprise strategies.
• Facilitate strategic and operational planning and implementation processes to assure that management is knowledgeable of process, goals, objectives, and strategies.
• Monitor, coordinate, document, and communicate progress toward achievement of business goals, objectives, strategies and action plan results.
• Provide advice/guidance and negotiate approval of communication materials with executive management and subject‑matter experts (SMEs).
• Ensure communications meet established standards of appearance and content and that all logistical requirements are satisfied.
• Support and advise management through research and analysis of internal/external business data including industry best practices and competitive information.
• Apply expert knowledge of project/program management to ensure efforts meet defined objectives, follow a structured timeline and are delivered on‑schedule and within budget, including dashboard monitoring, metrics synthesis and quality assurance methods.
• Assist with the establishment and oversight of vendor performance measurements.
• Assist with developing strategies and programs to ensure a high level of vendor efficiency.
• Offer insight to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in regard to vendor performance, report results, and identify opportunities for improved performance.
• Monitor program and/or project deliverables and assist with early warning detection, problem triage, solution development and implementation.
• Manage a highly matrixed environment and build and maintain relationships with senior level executives.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.

• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field or study; healthcare experience preferred.
• 5‑10 years of previous experience in project management.
• In‑depth and up‑to‑date knowledge of project management methodologies and strong working knowledge of MS Project or applicable software.
• Strong verbal, quantitative, and interpersonal skills to effectively deal with complex management problems and communicate with employees at all levels inside and outside the college.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to frame problems and solutions quickly and concisely.
• Effective at building relationships with internal/external business leaders, colleagues, and employees.
• Ability to accomplish objectives through influence and persuasion.
• Strong preference for business process/process development background.

Job Category:
Project Manager

Job Location:

TX Dallas