EmergencyMD
Senior Project Manager
EmergencyMD, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Responsibilities:
The Senior Project Manager will support Barrow Wise's Chicago Public Schools (CPS) project and perform the following duties:
Coaching and guiding ITS and Business Leaders to ensure the portfolio of projects supports the CPS Vision
Development of Business Cases and RFPs
Supporting business and project management staff
Mentoring junior project management staff and making staff development recommendations
Defining project scopes, initiating and managing large, complex enterprise projects
Creating and executing project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
Initiating and managing multiple projects in parallel with multiple dependencies
Producing project reports and performance metrics
Communicating with the Portfolio Management Office manager and ITS management regarding the status of a portfolio of projects
Identifying and managing portfolio risks
Using influence to eliminate bottlenecks and potential resource alignment problems
Managing projects within standard project management methodologies to time, quality, and budget
Identifying resources needed and assigning individual responsibilities
Managing through all stages of the project life cycle
Managing stakeholders and stakeholder expectations
Building strong project teams across multiple CPS divisions
Providing excellent service to clients (internal and external to ITS)
Effectively managing vendor relationships in accordance with CPS and ITS strategies and directives
Providing project status and other deliverables at each stage of a defined project
Demonstrating a willingness to collaborate and support the PMO and ITS peers and leadership
Planning, directing, and implementing complex projects on time, within budget, and with desired functionality
Supporting the advancement of the PMO's mission
Supporting Portfolio Management that provides a forward-looking picture of project work
Continuously improving the Project Methodology
Providing input into Project Management Best Practices
Educating ITS staff and CPS Project Management stakeholders on PMO processes and tools
Define, analyze, and document business requirements and business cases upon initiation of new projects
Provides technical consultation to business partners and technology management to ensure that the development of new and/or existing application systems use established standards, procedures, and methodologies
Evaluate the fitness of various tools that meet specific project needs
Draft and validate technical and operational requirements, assess and communicate the impacts, trade-offs, risks, costs, benefits, and opportunities of technology solutions to steering committees
Assist with the development of an architecture strategy and process that helps align technology projects with business requirements
Support the alignment and/or streamlining of business processes, technology and business strategy
Perform review of contracts and/or other procurement-related processes and work with CPS partners to define technical requirements for proposals (RFPs)
Document the service components, processes, dependencies, data, compliance mandates, and feasible technologies
Performing related duties as required
An ideal candidate has the following:
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's degree
PMP Certification
7 years of experience with Student Information Systems and Project Management
At least five (5) years of experience in Information Technology
Experience in Education (K-12) project work, preferred
Proficient in Project Management and Business Analysis practices, principles, and tools
Knowledgeable about organization and process structures
Knowledgeable about Organizational Change Management, Technical Architecture
Proficient in Google Suite office products
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to apply process standards
Self-motivated/willing to take initiative
Proven ability to build positive working relationships within own team and other areas of business
Ability to effectively communicate with customers, project and functional management to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions
Ability to work as a Senior Project Manager/BA on multiple simultaneous projects
Ability to work independently towards established goals
Ability to work with all levels of the organization
Proven track record of leading large complex implementation projects
Strong conflict resolution, negotiating, and influencing skills
Join the team at Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC for a fulfilling and engaging experience! Our team is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to our clients in an ethical and diverse work environment. We offer competitive compensation packages, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement. Barrow Wise is an equal-opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBT are welcome to apply.
Our employees stand behind Barrow Wise's core values of integrity, quality, innovation, and diversity. We are confident that Barrow Wise's core values, business model, and team focus create positive career paths for our employees.
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Responsibilities:
The Senior Project Manager will support Barrow Wise's Chicago Public Schools (CPS) project and perform the following duties:
Coaching and guiding ITS and Business Leaders to ensure the portfolio of projects supports the CPS Vision
Development of Business Cases and RFPs
Supporting business and project management staff
Mentoring junior project management staff and making staff development recommendations
Defining project scopes, initiating and managing large, complex enterprise projects
Creating and executing project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
Initiating and managing multiple projects in parallel with multiple dependencies
Producing project reports and performance metrics
Communicating with the Portfolio Management Office manager and ITS management regarding the status of a portfolio of projects
Identifying and managing portfolio risks
Using influence to eliminate bottlenecks and potential resource alignment problems
Managing projects within standard project management methodologies to time, quality, and budget
Identifying resources needed and assigning individual responsibilities
Managing through all stages of the project life cycle
Managing stakeholders and stakeholder expectations
Building strong project teams across multiple CPS divisions
Providing excellent service to clients (internal and external to ITS)
Effectively managing vendor relationships in accordance with CPS and ITS strategies and directives
Providing project status and other deliverables at each stage of a defined project
Demonstrating a willingness to collaborate and support the PMO and ITS peers and leadership
Planning, directing, and implementing complex projects on time, within budget, and with desired functionality
Supporting the advancement of the PMO's mission
Supporting Portfolio Management that provides a forward-looking picture of project work
Continuously improving the Project Methodology
Providing input into Project Management Best Practices
Educating ITS staff and CPS Project Management stakeholders on PMO processes and tools
Define, analyze, and document business requirements and business cases upon initiation of new projects
Provides technical consultation to business partners and technology management to ensure that the development of new and/or existing application systems use established standards, procedures, and methodologies
Evaluate the fitness of various tools that meet specific project needs
Draft and validate technical and operational requirements, assess and communicate the impacts, trade-offs, risks, costs, benefits, and opportunities of technology solutions to steering committees
Assist with the development of an architecture strategy and process that helps align technology projects with business requirements
Support the alignment and/or streamlining of business processes, technology and business strategy
Perform review of contracts and/or other procurement-related processes and work with CPS partners to define technical requirements for proposals (RFPs)
Document the service components, processes, dependencies, data, compliance mandates, and feasible technologies
Performing related duties as required
An ideal candidate has the following:
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's degree
PMP Certification
7 years of experience with Student Information Systems and Project Management
At least five (5) years of experience in Information Technology
Experience in Education (K-12) project work, preferred
Proficient in Project Management and Business Analysis practices, principles, and tools
Knowledgeable about organization and process structures
Knowledgeable about Organizational Change Management, Technical Architecture
Proficient in Google Suite office products
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to apply process standards
Self-motivated/willing to take initiative
Proven ability to build positive working relationships within own team and other areas of business
Ability to effectively communicate with customers, project and functional management to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions
Ability to work as a Senior Project Manager/BA on multiple simultaneous projects
Ability to work independently towards established goals
Ability to work with all levels of the organization
Proven track record of leading large complex implementation projects
Strong conflict resolution, negotiating, and influencing skills
Join the team at Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC for a fulfilling and engaging experience! Our team is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to our clients in an ethical and diverse work environment. We offer competitive compensation packages, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement. Barrow Wise is an equal-opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBT are welcome to apply.
Our employees stand behind Barrow Wise's core values of integrity, quality, innovation, and diversity. We are confident that Barrow Wise's core values, business model, and team focus create positive career paths for our employees.
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