Sr. Project Manager - Government
Date: Dec 3, 2019
Location: Atlanta, GA, US
Company: Agfa-Gevaert NV
Agfa HealthCare, a member of the Agfa-Gevaert Group, is a leading global provider of diagnostic imaging and healthcare IT solutions. The company has nearly a century of healthcare experience and has been a pioneer on the healthcare IT market since the early 1990's. Today, Agfa HealthCare designs, develops and delivers state-of-the-art systems for capturing, managing and processing diagnostic images and clinical/administrative information for hospitals and healthcare facilities, as well as contrast media solutions to enable effective medical imaging results. The company has sales offices and agents in over 100 markets worldwide.
The Senior Project Manager Government must plan, execute, deliver, and implement, and close Healthcare IT and Imaging projects according to strict deadlines, constrained resources, and within budget. This includes scheduling resources and coordinating the efforts of team members, third party vendors and customer resources in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Senior Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle, ensuring visibility and transparency into project progress.
Major Responsibilities:
- Create and execute project work plans in accordance with project’s Statement of Work (SOW) and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Identify and schedule internal and external resources to meet project plan objectives.
- Manage activities of Project Team members, ensuring completion of assigned tasks in accordance with schedule, resources, cost, performance, and quality objectives.
- Meet and collaborate with internal and external stake holders to effectively communicate project expectations in a timely and clear manner.
- Efficiently identify and solve project issues as they arise in a proactive manner.
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
- Ensure all Agfa Healthcare quality documents required for the project’s deployment type are accurately completed, signed and posted.
- Meet on-time commitments for project’s Service Acceptance and Final Acceptance.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of current IT and Healthcare technologies
- Working knowledge of hospital departmental workflow is preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills with excellent negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills
- Proven presentation preparation and delivery skills to a diverse audience from C-suite to end users
- Ability to work independently with little guidance and supervision
- Ability to prioritize effectively and handle shifting priorities professionally
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Project Management and other Microsoft Office products
- Proficient in tools and technology required to manage virtual project teams
- Strong executive presence
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, MIS, Computer Science, Healthcare or related field
- MBA, MPA, MHA or related Master’s degree is preferred
Cartifications:
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PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification required
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CIIP, ITIL or related industry certifications are beneficial
Experience:
- 5-10 years project management with 3-5 years in healthcare IT project management
- Successfully deployed complete PACS system and RIS or Cardiology suite
- Change Management know-how, C-Suite expertise, and Executive management skills
- Experience translating a SOW into a actionable plan
- Experience leading conversations with steering committees
We offer a rewarding career in a field that impacts lives, the opportunity to work with a talented and committed team of individuals, training and career development programs, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you want to be part of this experience, we'll take you there!
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Agfa HealthCare Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
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