IT Project Manager Healthcare (Contract)

Position Overview

Two openings for the same position:

• One role requires potential travel (including international travel).
• One role does not require travel.

Work Environment

• Fully remote within the U.S.
• Preferred candidates located in Eastern or Central Time Zones.
• Standard working hours are approximately 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with some flexibility.

Must-Have Qualifications

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in a comparable role.
• Minimum 2 years of subject-matter related professional experience.
• Project management experience.
• Project leadership experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal/people skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with leadership and key stakeholders.
• Basic PC/computer proficiency.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven ability to manage projects, priorities, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with Monday.com.
• Experience with Azure DevOps.
• Experience with Workday or similar ERP/HCM systems.
• Experience supporting global teams or working across multiple time zones.
• Prior experience in program management environments.

Travel Requirement (Travel Requisition Only)

• Candidate may be asked to travel to support global or domestic sites.
• International travel is a key component of the travel-designated requisition.
• Candidate must be comfortable with occasional travel as business needs require.

Education

• No specific degree requirement.
• Hiring manager places greater emphasis on relevant experience, project leadership, and communication skills than formal education.

Contract Information

• Contract is currently anticipated to run through February 2027.
• Opportunity for contract extension.
• Potential for future conversion to a full-time role based on business needs and performance.

Interview Process

• Fast-moving process.
• Approximately 2 interview rounds:
• Hiring Manager and/or panel interview
• Final interview with Hiring Manager and/or panel
• Hiring manager is motivated to move quickly on qualified candidates.

Position Overview:

The IT project manager will serve as the project manager for IT supported initiatives. As a PM, you will be responsible for the successful execution of projects, from project initiation through final closeout. The ideal candidate would be expected to be resourceful, and a self-starter. You will work in a matrix style organization requiring excellent coordination skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• You will lead a portfolio of IT initiatives aimed at transforming and raising performance level of Varian business lines, business functions, and regions
• You will team up with technical and business teams to deliver initiatives for integrated and intelligent value chain management
• You will organize inter-disciplinary teams (business & IT) to be able to manage complex business and technical risks
• You will support multi-functional teams of business experts in identifying and solving complex data and system dependencies

Responsibilities:

• Direct all phases of projects from inception through completion
• Work closely with a project sponsor and cross-functional teams to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives
• The program manager will also collaborate with other members of the PMO team to implement tools and processes to enable a high functioning, high impact, analytically driven IT organization
• Responsible for the cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance of the assigned project(s)
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Lead and drive multi-disciplinary and cross functional teams, including engineering, operations, vendor management, logistics and services to ensure successful project execution
• Provide regular updates to team, management, and PMO on work performed, plans, budget, and overall status
• Identify project problems and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
• Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for managers and stakeholders
• 20% travel possible (national and international)

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

Knowledge And Experience

• Advanced communication skills (Both oral and written)
• Advanced presentation skills
• Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with HCM (e.g., Workday) or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired.
• Ability to facilitate business process and value stream mapping sessions
• Ability to facilitate workshops to develop business requirements and solutions
• Knowledge of IT Infrastructure services and architecture
• Information security & data privacy as applicable in healthcare industry
• IT systems in a quality regulated medical environment, or equivalent in another regulated industry
• Current IT technologies and standards
• Experience with ITIL & ITSM processes
• Working knowledge of Lean, Agile and/or CCPM methodologies

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience

• Project Management experience within large/complex business driven projects; PMP or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience in working with C-level and senior leadership
• Vendor/supplier management
• ITIL Certification or process knowledge