Associate Project Manager, Office for Global Clinical Operations (100% Remote)

Job Title: Associate Project Manager, Office for Global Clinical Operations (100% Remote)
Duration: 8 Months
Remote
 
General Description:
The Client is seeking an Associate Project Manager to join the Office of Global Clinical Operations (GCO) team. This role will be responsible for leading Global Clinical Operations (GCO) initiatives and analyzing/maintaining GCO data and metrics. The role will provide project management and Change management support across multiple projects.  Cross-functional outreach and communication will be a component of this role.
 
Essential Functions of the job:
Business and Data Analyst Activities

• Lead data consolidation & analytics for specific data/information deliverables.
• Implement, review and scrutinize quantitative/qualitative data analyses for accuracy and nuances.
• Oversee data reconciliations to identify data anomalies.
• Field escalated data issues needing process re-engineering.
• Oversee process re-engineering efforts and ensure end-to-end business process documentation and implementation.
• Develop, document and update business process documents.
• Develop reports for, track, and present department metrics to GCO level leadership.
• Monitor department metrics to identify risks and set goals for GCO.
• Evaluate internally built temporary and long-term business solutions.
• Model and demonstrate business solution logic.
• Support in proposal formulation for business solutions and SAAS vendors.
• Prepare and present data reports, training materials, business presentations, and other educational materials.

 
Project Management Activities for assigned projects

• Develop, implement, and oversee the methodology, system(s), and tactical process for managing the portfolio of GCO projects.
• Support the Office of GCO team members in the implementation of a framework and methodology for GCO project prioritization and ensure alignment with annual goals, and strategic imperatives.
• Maintain GCO project statuses and provide regular updates to relevant stakeholders on recent accomplishments, key stakeholder specific impacts, upcoming activities, and key risks
• In collaboration with the project team establish and maintain project charter and scope documents.
• Establish and drive timely execution of actionable project plans for the projects. 
• Support the project teams in the development of business cases for key GCO projects to assess and quantify business opportunity across key criteria (i.e. cost saving, improvement to compliance and/or quality etc.) to enable ongoing prioritization.
• Facilitate cross-functional project meetings to enable alignment, and advancement of key project deliverables.
• Work with the cross-functional project teams to define, capture and track actions, decisions, issues, and risks to the project.

 
Competencies:

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.  Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.  Follows instructions and responds to management direction.
• Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.  Writes clearly and informatively.  Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.  Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Shares expertise with others.
• Adaptability – Able to adapt to changes in the work environment.  Manages competing demands.  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and development areas; Pursues training and opportunities for growth; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.

 
Education:

• BA/BS or the equivalent in work experience

 
Computer Skills:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel user, Database/Data Warehouse experience preferred, Adobe, PowerBI, Microsoft Office: Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Smartsheet

 
Other Qualifications:  

• Strong communication and organization, strong data analysis, attention to detail, 60+ WPM typing, advanced in Excel, understanding of Agile principles, strong understanding of data modeling, business analysis, project management, fluid presenter.

 
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Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $60.00/hr.