The Project Manager 2 accomplishes information technology project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities, and ensures project progresses according to the schedule and plan. Experience in the implementation of Enterprise-level IT solutions would be an advantage.
* Must be authorized to work in the US today and in the future. We are not able to sponsor for this position*
Responsibilities• Define project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases, and elements; form project team• Create and maintain IT project plans which communicate tasks, milestone dates, status, and resource allocation• Monitor project progress by tracking activity, identifying problems, and recommending actions• Prepare and publish progress reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends• Evaluate initial and additional task requests• Interface and communicate with staff on all levels of the company• Act as a liaison with outside vendors as needed• Utilize software life-cycle methodology• Coordinate delivery of development and production releases which meet quality assurance standards
• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision• Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations• Strong analytical and problem solving skills• Good communication and interpersonal skills • Proficiency in Microsoft suite of software tools• Must maintain company quality and quantity standards• Must have effective oral and written communication skills• Performs work independently. • Considered a high-level specialist who regularly interacts and works with senior management. • Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work.
QualificationsEducation requirements:
• B.A. or B.S. degree; or experience of such kind and amount as toprovide a comparable background• A minimum of 4 years in a functional leadership capacity handling multiple projects
• Proven ability to maintain multiple projects in forward movement with frequent adjustments as necessary• Experience with managing and directing project team members towards a defined objective• Knowledge of software development life-cycle process
PMP/PRINCE 2 Practitioner certification preferred
Physical requirements/work enviroment:
• Works under general office environment conditions• Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, equipment, etc. • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA
• Requires occasional early morning or late evening teleconferences• International and domestic travel as required
Employer requirements:
Sign non competition and confidentiality agreements. Compliance with all policies of the company including without limitation the Cook Employee Manual, Cook Code of Conduct, Cook Electronic Information Policy, Product Complaints, HIPAA regulations and Cook Policy & Guidance On Interaction with Healthcare Professionals
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