Overview:

The Director of Project Management will need a broad, versatile skill set capable of managing multiple initiatives across the organization dealing with technology, product and data functions. The candidate should have a “player/coach” mentality, be capable of personally leading more significant, more visible and transformational projects, and be experienced in building teams and managing staff. The expectation is that the Director of Project Management will work as an individual contributor for the first 6-9 months while they learn the business dynamics and form a vision of what resources will be required for the fully formed PMO. Once appropriate staffing levels are understood, the Director would recruit a staff of project managers or analysts.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

• Develops and directs project management operations and supports strategic planning to meet organizational goals while partnering with business leaders.
• Establishes a formal governance structure within the organization to identify and manage mission critical programs and initiatives including, (1) manage all aspects of project identification, intake, prioritization and approvals, (2) conduct periodic reviews, establish KPIs and appropriate reporting mechanisms to provide visibility across the organization, (3) manage communications and (4) track both budgets and financial impacts associated with each initiative.
• Trains, mentors, coaches, and supports teams in the use of various methodologies to create a measurement and accountability mindset.
• Defines, measures, and reports on key success criteria for the portfolio of transformational activities.
• Ensures that project proposals follow a standard staged-gate process, and that every project identified has a Project Owner, documented business requirements, resources assigned, and capital and operating budgets established prior to the execution phase.
• Define and develop processes to create approach customized to support implementation of projects.
• Works with business development team to ensure feasibility of planned projects.
• Develop operating mechanisms to ensure key leadership team is updated on the projects status to ensure on time and on budget delivery. 
• Works with leadership in all functional areas on the continuous development/improvement of business processes to support cross-functional teams and to ensure that work is uniform, complete and managed appropriately driving and leading change initiatives. 
• Identifies competency gaps within the organization and develops appropriate training programs, tools and organizational structures to properly enable the process across the enterprise
• Serve as the primary liaison for projects to the executive leadership team.
• Support initiatives to execute cross business unit and cross functional projects.
• Accelerate alignment across teams, integrating different functions, defining, and driving better processes, and coaching and aligning teams and leaders to achieve their desired efficiency. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and partners, to facilitate effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Working closely with Finance, monitor project budgets, track expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities to ensure the program remains within budgetary constraints. 
• Identify potential risks and develop appropriate resolution approach ensuring the successful delivery of the program despite unforeseen challenges. 
• Proactively manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained and stakeholders are adequately informed. 
• Ensure all project activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Advance the Project Management Function. Drive process improvements and best practices to enhance project efficiency, effectiveness, and overall outcomes.? Build a center of excellence consisting of a dynamic team of detail-oriented collaborators and solution providers. 
• When the time comes, build out the PMO, implement common tools and structure to ensure leaders and teams are aligned and meeting deliverables, including reporting progress & escalating risks. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Project Management, or a related field.
• PMP certification required
• 7+ years of experience working with value-based care or payer organizations and concepts
• Track record of success in managing large scale, complex projects to deliver against deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to earn and maintain trust with business teams and leadership both within Atom and with clients, coupled with excellent communication skills to effectively manage stakeholders and navigate high-pressure situations.
• Facilitation – facilitates agreement in small to medium groups of people at various organizational levels for purposes of planning, problem solving, or project execution; opens discussions effectively and closes discussions with clear summaries
• Familiar with Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies
• Must of working knowledge of online collaboration tools, such as WebEx, WebEx Teams, online facilitation tools and/or other conference calling tools
• Must possess expertise in working with project management tools, project scheduling tools, agile scheduling tools, including Microsoft Project, MS Planner and/or another project scheduling tool.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to present data visually and effectively.
• Exceptional leadership and team development abilities 
• Ability to foster teamwork, develop and mentor others.
• Proven success in a high stress, fast paced environment, using good judgment at all times.
• Must possess the necessary business acumen and soft skills to partner effectively with Business Development and other client teams internally 
• Advanced mathematical and analysis skills
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office 
• Problem-solving skills including research, reasoning, analysis and decision making.
• Excellent project management skills including organization and the ability to multitask
• Understanding of and ability to maintain compliance with HIPAA
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to both work independently and in a team environment.
• Motivated to achieve the highest standards of service, implementation excellence, and on-time delivery.
• Take extreme ownership and show unwavering commitment to results and task completion.
• Gaining Commitment - uses appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifies own      behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved

Work Environment:

The role routinely uses digital solutions to manage, store, and share information. Key characteristics of the environment include digital documentation, electronic communication, cloud storage, digital signatures, workflow automation, and digital security. This position will have direct access to ePHI and must comply with HIPAA regulations. Travel

Travel:

Up to 10% travel may be required 

Other Duties:

Please not this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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