Job Description

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY Under the direction of the Director, Project Management Office (PMO) and in partnership with Versiti leadership, the Project Manager plans, coordinates and oversees Versiti projects and programs in accordance with established PMO best practices. Defines project objectives, tasks and timelines, manages and reports project progress (scope, schedule, budget), and coordinates the efforts of project team members to deliver projects according to plan.

Total Rewards Package

BenefitsVersiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages overall project coordination for multiple, cross-functional initiatives and priorities
• Plans projects by developing and maintaining project scope, goals, deliverables and key milestones according to governance standards and in collaboration with senior management
• Creates project deliverables including Project Charter, Business Case, change requests, detailed project plan, status reports, communication plan and implementation documentation
• Collaborates with management, key stakeholders, project sponsors and project team members to drive project execution
• Manages communications with all areas of the organization that impact scope, budget, risk and resources
• Organizes project activities into manageable work efforts and determines effective approach to complete work according to project plan
• Identifies and manages risk and issues; facilitates decision-making that is required for continued project progress and contingency actions
• Estimate the resources needed and commitments required to achieve project goals
• Ensures on-time, on-budget, high quality delivery of assigned projects
• Builds and maintains working relationships with all stakeholders including resolution of issues and conflicts within the project team
• Participates on the Versiti Project Council to standardize and support project management practices across the affiliates
• Assists with training, coaching, mentoring new or less-experienced project managers
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Supports achievement of service line and affiliate goals, in fulfillment of the vision and mission of Versiti
• Represents Versiti at designated internal and external meetings and assumes other special assignments as designated by the Director, Project Management Office
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge through participation in meetings, committees, professional development and self-directed learning activities
• Maintains confidentiality of information
• Complies with Versiti safety policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information systems or related field required
• Advanced training in methodologies including change management, project management, process and continuous improvement and cross-functional team facilitation preferred

Experience

• 4-6 years of progressive project management experience required
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale projects with complex systems and processes required
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and priorities required
• Extensive experience in change control, change management, and continuous improvement process and tools required
• Experience working in a regulated industry (clinical, healthcare, laboratory or pharmaceutical) preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in project management methodologies, tools and techniques required
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to adjust style to executive, management, and staff levels required
• Effective coordination of complex processes and cross functional groups required
• Flexible and adaptable to a dynamic and complex environment, comfortable with ambiguity required
• Ability to work effectively as a team player, take a leadership role, and facilitate teams required
• Ability to drive change to achieve results consistent with objectives required
• Ability to conduct effective meetings required
• Work independently with minimal supervision required
• This role will require minimal to moderate (approximately up to 20%) travel required

Licenses and Certifications

• Portfolio Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Tools and Technology

• Personal Computer required
• Software related to job requirements required

#LI-EH1

#LI-Hybrid