Senior Project Manager at Reliant Rehabilitation in Plano, Texas

Job Description:

Overview

The Senior Project Manager (PM) will lead the design, execution, and monitoring of large corporate initiatives and key client projects, championing and following best practices and standards established throughout the end-to-end project management lifecycle. Additionally, the Senior PM will lead the company's 411 (i.e. facility new starts/terminations) process including support tools, meetings, reporting and facilitation required to achieve timely and accurate 411 activities. The PM works closely and collaboratively with multiple departments and external contacts to plan, manage and execute against project requirements, driving program priorities, budgets, and continuous planning cycle activities. Lastly, the PM is tasked to ensure programs and/or projects are aligned and integrated with corporate strategies, plans, and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates operational planning efforts related to cross-business integration of the program plans and/or projects.


• Manages 411 process for new facility starts, terminations, and changes including leading key meetings, administering, and further developing workflow/task tools, driving escalations and related workstream activities to maximize process efficiency and minimize costs.


• Consults with senior and executive management and serves as a liaison to internal and external partners on department and enterprise strategies.


• Facilitates strategic and operational planning and implementation processes to assure that management is knowledgeable of process, goals, objectives and strategies.


• Monitors, coordinates, documents, and communicates progress toward achievement of business goals, objectives, strategies and action plan results.


• Provides advice/guidance and negotiates approval of communication materials with executive management and Subject-Matter-Experts (SME).


• Applies expert knowledge of project/program management to ensure efforts meet defined objectives, follow a structured timeline and are delivered on-schedule and within budget, including dashboard monitoring, metrics synthesis and quality assurance methods.


• Assists with the establishment and oversight of vendor performance and budgetary cost measurements to ensure a high level of vendor efficiency in conjunction with specific program plans and projects.


• Offers insight to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in regard to vendor performance, reports results, and identifies opportunities for improved performance.


• Monitors the program and/or project deliverables and assists with early warning detection, problem triage, solution development and implementation.


• Manages a highly matrixed environment and builds and maintains relationships with senior level executives.


• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.


• Attends all mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated.


• Must conduct self in an ethical, legal and responsible manner at all times


• Must adhere to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Company's Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct.


• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of project management methodologies and strong working knowledge of latest PM tools and or applicable software.


• Proven track record for project managing complex initiatives with multiple workstreams.


• Strong verbal, quantitative and interpersonal skills to effectively deal with complex management problems and communicate with employees at all levels inside and outside the college.


• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is required.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Demonstrated ability to think and lead strategically.


• Demonstrated ability to manage disparate groups including internal stakeholders and third-party vendors.


• Ability to frame problems and solutions quickly and concisely.


• Effective at building relationships with internal/external business leaders, colleagues and employees.


• Ability to accomplish objectives through influence and persuasion.


• Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail.


• Strong organizational and leadership skills.


• Possess judgment and executive maturity to balance interests with the overall goals and values of the company.

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field or study


• Healthcare experience preferred


• 5-10 years of previous experience in project management

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)


• Proficient knowledge of PM tools or applications


• Exposure to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems including SalesForce, Sage Intacct, UKG/Ultipro, NetHealth/Optima and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Domo) is preferred

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level and temperature in the work environment is usually moderate. The workplace is in a corporate setting where stress levels may be moderate to high on a regular basis. The position's primary office is the Corporate Office in Plano, TX; however, telework or work at home, on the road, or in a satellite location for all or portions of the workweek may occur, depending upon project needs and requirements in coordination with the CFO or other sponsor, as appropriate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. Must be able to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift and be able to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration.