Job Title:  Sr. Project Manager
Location:  Fountain Valley, CA
Duration: 12 Months
 
Job Description:

• The Project Management family is responsible for a range of activities related to the design, planning, execution, facilitation, implementation, and completion of information technology projects adhering to timeline, budget, and scope.
• They oversee all aspects of projects and are responsible for working closely with the project stakeholders, including vendor management.
• Throughout the course of projects, they assign responsibilities, monitor and report on progress of projects, as well as prepare reports for leadership regarding the status of the project.
• The Sr. Project Manager provides consulting, systems analysis, and overall project management to large scale projects, for an assigned business area.
• The Sr. Project Manager oversees the management of all phases of multiple projects in parallel with little to no guidance from senior staff.
• They apply knowledge of business and applications to recommend solutions.
• They are accountable for the success of multiple parallel system implementations, repairs, process improvements, and overall project benefits realization.
• Sr. Project Manager function as a key point of user contact and customer service for their active projects and are accountable for user satisfaction, dealing with senior operational leaders.
• They help to develop project management methodologies and procedures as well as help to educate individuals both in and outside the department as it relates to IS and services.
• They prepare analytical reports and are expected to evaluate project successes and issues and make recommendations to IS and operational leadership.

 
Essential Duties:

• Manages all phases of assigned projects including initiation, definition and planning, execution, monitoring and cost control, and project close out.
• Works to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives.
• Manages all categories of IS projects including new system selection, system implementation, benefits realization, and re-engineering processes using accepted project management techniques.
• Assists all stakeholders in making sure overall Project needs and objectives are understood and executed as projects evolve through the development cycle.
• Where necessary, applies assertiveness to ensure that the Project moves along and that decisions are made in a timely manner.
• Helps prepare Project proposals, timeframes, and schedule; breaking projects out into measurable milestones.
• Monitors and reports on progress against established project milestones related to working hours, plans, and expenditures, utilizing  provided tools.
• Analyzes risks, as well as opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Educates and trains junior staff related to business, information systems, systems analysis, and project management through on-the-job instruction and formal training programs.
• Identifies, researches, and recommends new and improved uses of computer applications to enhance current processes, achieve cost advantages, and/or improve customer service.
• Leads or conducts system analysis associated with existing or proposed computing systems; provides support in the use of existing systems and ensures appropriate and optimal systems use.
• Undertakes assignments as required to react quickly and positively to new or emergent situations
• Where applicable, assist in design, develop, and oversee implementation of end-to-end integrated software solutions to facilitate solutions to meet organization goals.
• Communicates effectively the feasibility of requested deliverables and timelines to internal business and project stakeholders.

 
Skills: 

• Minimum five (5) years project management or relevant experience.
• Minimum three (3) years system analyst or equivalent business experience.
• Proven excellent leadership and relationship management skills, as well as the ability to manage and motivate direct and indirect reports.
• Experienced working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of key areas of the healthcare business.
• Demonstrated high energy levels and tolerance of tight deadlines, time pressures, and ambiguity.
• Proven knowledge of PCs, collaborative computing tools, re-engineering and process improvement techniques, information management in healthcare, systems integration and basic project finance regulations.
• Experienced in leading projects, providing expert consultative guidance and direction on change initiatives, effectively dedicating time across more than one project, and meeting established deadlines.
• Proven ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules, and step-by-step action plans.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Suite Products.
• Demonstrated analytical, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven superior oral and written communication and presentation skills; able to interact with individuals across all departments.

 
Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate's degree and seven years of relevant experience.

 
Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent PMI recognized certification.

 
 
 
  

About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
 
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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
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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: $90.00/hr.