Business Strategy Program Manager

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Business Strategy Program Manager coordinating project development for Advocate Health's enterprise support services. Managing project scope, budget, and deliverables while collaborating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

  • Adheres to the established enterprise methodologies, practices and procedures for documentation, project management, programming, configuration, change management, testing, deployment and system monitoring
  • Defines project scope, budget, goals and deliverables that support the business requirements in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
  • Directs and manages project development from beginning to end including clear and concise timeline expectations to the project team
  • Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
  • Coordinates resource estimates and participants needed to achieve project goals
  • Negotiates with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the organization when necessary
  • Manages proactively changes in project scope, budget, project issues, potential risks, and devises contingency plans
  • Develops and delivers status reports, proposals, requirements documentation, change/risk/issue logs, earned value analysis, meeting minutes and presentations
  • Manages clinical, business, and vendor resources in a matrix environment working with appropriate management to secure the appropriate resources
  • Develops best practices and tools for project execution and management
  • Ensures that all projects have a documented return on investment giving specific details and timelines for that return
  • Coordinates and ensures that training specific to the project is planned and executed when required

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering or related field required
  • Certification/Registration/License: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Six Sigma Black Belt obtained within 12 months of hire preferred
  • Typically, 5 years project management experience
  • Experience managing vendor relationships and vendor resources preferred
  • Significant knowledge of project management practices and methodologies
  • Significant experience in implementing packaged solutions
  • Ability to deliver results with little lead-time, professionalism, and customer service skills are necessary at all times
  • Ability to communicate professionally with all levels of leadership in a concise, clear and timely manner

Benefits:

  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program