Master Project Manager

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree plus 4 yrs. Project Management experience or IT experience in a healthcare setting or any combination of the two, -OR- Bachelor's Degree plus 6 yrs. Project Management experience or IT experience in a healthcare setting or any combination of the two,-OR- Associate's Degree, plus 8 yrs. Project Management experience or IT experience in a healthcare setting or any combination of the two, -OR- High School Diploma or GED plus 10 yrs. Project Management experience or IT experience in a healthcare setting or any combination of the two.
• Must have 4 years of total combined experience in leading teams/projects
• Able to work in MS Windows and client server environment.
• Knowledge of information system software development standards and associated hardware resources.
• Position requires individual to manage projects with systems and networks over varying connectivity on UAMS main campus.

Licenses, Certificates, or Registration:

• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration or related field of study.

Additional Information:

• Responsible for coordinating & collaborating with multiple teams and assisting by leading or participating in the team's work and distribution of responsibilities related to project and task management of assigned teams.
• Performs data collection and root cause analysis of barriers to success and offers potential solutions to stakeholders. Communicates clearly and often, as well as documenting, following and enforcing approved change control procedures. Drives and facilitates coordination of efforts required from technical teams, vendors and operations to ensure that system integrity is maintained and that IT deliverables meet operational business needs. Prepares activity and other reports as necessary. Attains necessary certifications, as applicable, in a timely manner according to policy.
• Takes projects from original concept through final implementation. Defines project scope and objectives. Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis. Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables. Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables. Provides guidance to project team. Incumbent might also be company's expert on specific technologies.
• Reports to the Director of Project Management Office, and works with CIO, Director's managers and staff at all levels through multi-disciplinary teams. Must be efficient at project planning, collaborative goal setting, and motivating all connected to feel ownership of project goals and deliverables. Workload and deadline pressure will regularly subject incumbent to moderate to high job-related stress.
• Provides basic project management and change management training and mentoring to the entire project management team, as well as carrying out other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.