Project Manager

Title/Role: Project Manager
Duration: 12+ Months (Possible Extensions)
Location: Des Moines,  IA 50319 - Hybrid

Responsibilities: 
•             Project manager is responsible for all the projects of Immunization program related systems by working with vendors and Immunization division. 
•             Work with Registry Manager to ensure that the program needs are met by offering effective technology solutions.
•             Perform project planning including scopes and schedule, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility.
•             Meet with program areas and other stakeholders to clarify specific requirements of each project.
•             Develop and manage a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress and risks.
•             Manage changes to the project scope and schedule using appropriate verification techniques.
•             Track project performance to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
•             Analyze business and user needs, document requirements, determine technical solutions, and translate into proper system requirement specifications.
•             Follow-up with IT and program teams and vendor on getting issues addressed and help with increasing the overall data reporting timeliness, accuracy, and completeness. 
•             Facilitate the delivery of technical business solutions to program area or users.
•             Prepare reports for management regarding status of project and escalate issues to management as needed. 
•             Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience / Skill Requirements:
•             Requires 10-12 years of experience in IT project Management or related areas.
•             Familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
•             Project Management Professional (PMP) certified preferred and knowledge of PMI best practices
•             Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
•             Experience in Healthcare industries preferred.