Responsibilities
Responsible for actively engaging with cross-functional technical and product management teams to prioritize tasks/work effort by understanding scope, requirements, level of effort, and pipeline, and clarify tradeoffs when changes are made to that plan
Create and monitor active work, backlog, priorities and risks to team members, internal and external stakeholders
Lead project scoping sessions to define technical requirements, deliverables, and timelines
Create detailed project plans, including resource allocation, project budget, milestones, and risk assessment, to ensure the successful delivery of complex projects
Manage project progress through regular check-ins, adjusting scope and priorities as needed to keep projects on track and aligned with business expectations
Provide advice to business partners on options to accomplish requested projects
Manage project documentation and report on project status, risks, and issues
Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion
Implement, measure and report on key performance indicators and ensure project dashboards are up to date.
Adhere to enterprise-wide project management methodology standards
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience
At least 3 years’ experience with project coordination or management of IT and/or software development projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability influence others, build relationships, and work effectively with others in the organization
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
Ability to translate technical concepts to peers, management, leadership and customers
Ability to work within multiple SDLC methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall
Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively remove obstacles
Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising technical teams
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA).
This position is based in Overland Park, KS. and onsite
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager or in a similar role, with a track record of managing IT projects.
Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Netsmart desires to provide a healthy and safe workplace and, as a government contractor, Netsmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal law. Pursuant to Netsmart policy, all post-offer candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, including a drug screen, which is provided at Netsmart’s sole expense. In the event a candidate tests positive for a controlled substance, Netsmart will rescind the offer of employment unless the individual can provide proof of valid prescription to Netsmart’s third party screening provider.
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