Senior Project Manager - Research PMO

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager - Research PMO.

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Research PMO

Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104

Work Schedule: Hybrid/ remote: It would be as needed. Typically we're coming onsite every few months

Responsibilities:

A Brief Overview

This role will maintain an advanced portfolio of complex projects that meet the emerging needs of the department. This individual will work with departmental leadership to develop project plans that align with the strategic goals of the organization, with a focus on process improvement and change management.

The Project Manager will also serve in a consulting role in cross-disciplinary projects that leverage the department's expertise.

What you will do

Project Identification

Identify and organize projects by defining project scope, goals and deliverables

Perform needs analyses to ensure that institutional needs are met

Identify key stakeholders and appropriate project team members

Project Initiation and Planning

Secure project approval, determines resource availability, timeline and financial commitment, and manages project progress

Facilitate discussions to meet mutually agreed upon goals

Coordinate complex customer input, ideas and feedback

Complete detailed project plan documents, including project work breakdown structure, schedule, roles and responsibilities

Manage and communicate project objectives and goals to the project team

Present project plan documents to key stakeholders and audiences

Project Execution

Manage project execution from start to finish including tracking progress, identifying issues and mitigating risks

Establish rapport with collaborating departments and teams

Meet regularly with project sponsors including to communicate progress toward project milestones and project status, provide insights into project health, proactively escalate issues and provide recommendations for bringing projects back into alignment with expected outcomes when needed

Project Closure

Complete post-project evaluations to determine project outcomes

Ensure project outcome is in alignment with desired impact and results

Complete lessons learned and present outcomes and findings to key stakeholders and audiences

Assemble and archive project documents Qualifications:

Skills and Abilities

Advanced knowledge of Project Management Body of Knowledge guidelines (PMBOK) including productivity tools, project charters, work plans and budgets.

Intermediate knowledge of Business Analysis Body of Knowledge guidelines (BABOK)

Intermediate knowledge of quality improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)

Advanced knowledge of change management principles including organizational dynamics, change theory, and improvement methods / tools

Advanced knowledge of risk management principles

Intermediate knowledge of healthcare / research operations and systems

Advanced proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation & diagramming software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Excellent time management skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to gather, analyze and make recommendations/decisions based on data

Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

Ability to influence others to accomplish tasks outside of the direct span of control Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Required

Master's Degree Preferred

level 2a

Skills:

Required

PMO

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

BUSINESS ANALYSIS

TIME MANAGEMENT Additional

PROJECT PLANS

OPERATIONS

BUDGETS

RISK MANAGEMENT

SIX SIGMA

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

PROJECT PLAN

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT

TRADING

SIX-SIGMA

Languages:

English( Speak, Read, Write )

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree

About Maxonic:

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.

Interested in Applying?

Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Vidit Saini ( / ) for more details