Rick Testa
Project Manager Location: Morris Plains, NJ Duration: 3 months possibly out to 2 years
1. Overview of the Project Manager RoleThe Project Manager (PM) is accountable for leading and managing a project work stream from initiation through completion, ensuring that project deliverables and objectives are provided in accordance with the budget, schedule and quality standards agreed upon by the Program Management Office (PMO). 2. Level of Commitment and DurationThe PM role is designated as a 100% commitment.. 3. Objectives
Major objectives: a) Accountable for the project execution and operational delivery of project workstreams identified, defined and aligned under the program b) Accountable for defining, negotiating and proactively managing project scope, schedule, resources and budget, and monitoring progress by providing periodic project status updates including progress, milestones and issues c) Ensure production of quality project deliverables that are aligned with PMO and business expectations and are completed in compliance with established processes d) Develop a deep working knowledge and understanding of business process and technologies to be able to effectively present and demonstrate the technology solution to all levels of the business and informatics organizations e) Liaise with Program Manager to ensure open communication, inclusiveness and transparency between PMO and project work stream f) Contribute and provide support in third-party partnership and relationship activities
Working with Program Manager: g) Responsible for ensuring that project work stream is properly defined, scoped and resourced to deliver expected outcomes that adhere to the overall program strategy. h) To be proactive in anticipating, managing and communicating project risks and issues, and understanding, evaluating, resolving, and mitigating obstacles to implementation via a collaborative approach. Escalate to Program Manager as appropriate.
Working with Technical Assurance Manager (TAM) and project workstream Technical Lead (TL): i) Supports the planning, monitoring, and reporting on the technical alignment of the project j) Ensure technical design recommendations and considerations are accurately and clearly documented, communicated and understood. This includes supporting information as required to understand the rationale behind these recommendations
Additional Requirements: k) Must have 5 years experience in project management l) Must have experience in implementing change management using AIM Change Management Methodology from Implementation Management Associates 4. Role ResponsibilitiesThe Project Manager will be expected to: a) Plan, manage and monitor project activities and budget from outset to project close-out, adhering to and in compliance with the software lifecycle b) Participate in ensuring that key initiatives and process improvements are fully evaluated from strategic and tactical perspectives within the program c) Participate in evaluating emerging techniques and technologies defined under the program and posses the ability to demonstrate the value of the application to key business/Informatic s partners d) Be responsible for defining comprehensive roles and responsibilities and delivery to project team staff e) Accountable for proactively anticipating and managing project risks and issues and reporting to Program Manager as appropriate f) Ensure that Enterprise Project Management (EPM) and other tools are consistently applied and adhered to by project team members g) Responsible for ensuring and maintaining bi-directional communication between Program Manager and project team h) Responsible for ensuring Change Management is included as part of the project plan i) Manage coordination and allocation of Informatics, IT, and business resources engaged in project work j) Provide input and feedback in development of Program strategy, policy and procedures lead and facilitate software lifecycle k) checkpoint meetings and project meetings, as required l) In collaboration with Training Manager (TM) and Communication Lead (CL), develop Training and Communication Plan and identify requirements that are unique to the project workstream m) Responsible for ensuring that all project communication (i.e. Pfizer news articles, product release) is reviewed and approved before Pfizer public distribution n) Provide project status reports as required
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