Project management specialist job description

* Project/Program Management - IC3Participates in or leads a wide array of activities associated with project planning and management to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and to internal client specifications.

* Manages and oversees project management activities such as project reporting, project planning, issue/risk identification and tracking, scope management, estimation, internal client management, relationship management and other project documentation preparation, and turnover to production for projects of low to medium business complexity.

* Directs and controls all work performed. Reports and escalates progress/issues to management, as needed.

* Develops the statement of work, including project justification and plan. Defines roles and responsibilities of the project team.

* Contributes to vendor and client relations to ensure that service expectations are developed and met. Maintains regular contact with internal clients and coordinates and reports on project progress and accomplishments.
* Works with all required functions and groups to effectively plan and execute the project.
* Effectively communicates with internal management and external clients.
* Contributes to the achievement of related teams objectives

Bachelors degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience in business management or related field is required. 5-7 years of total work experience in Project Management preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or Prince2 certification is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills required.. BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.

The Career Potential

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is committed to improving and saving lives with diagnostics. To do this we hire people who share this dream and are ready for new adventures. As a valued team member, you will carve your own career path and be part of building this company stronger and better than ever before. There is no limit to the experiences, opportunities and new directions you will have access to here at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics. More importantly, you will be driving the surge of a whole new direction in important medicine. That's something we can all take pride in as we take this journey together.

Ortho is known in the industry as a leader in customer service and support. Deeply understanding and exceeding the needs of our clinical lab, hospital and blood bank customers is what we do. It's who we are. If you join Ortho, no matter what your role, you will be expected to keep that Customer Excellence focus in your work.

The Opportunity

As the company continues to grow we are seeking an Project Management Specialist II to work in our Manufacturing facility. The Project Management Specialist II leads strategic initiatives of each factory that have significant impact to the business by setting project goals and ensuring that the project is developed following Ortho's quality management process and program schedule. They will utilize standard project management tools to lead cross functional teams to deliver projects on time and on budget. This candidate will manage project budget, action items, decision log, prepare progress reports and schedule project team meetings. The Project Management Specialist will work closely with Senior Managers and other Project Managers.
This position is in Rochester, NY.

The Responsibilities

Develop detailed project plans including resource plan, communication plan, and timeline of activities required for success with guidance from Project Managers. Runs meetings as required, with clear agendas, documents meeting outcomes and communicates tasks and timelines to internal and external team members.Proactively follows up with team members to ensure project deliverables and interim milestones are met. Creates progress presentations for senior leadership.Maintains monthly project budgets and submits appropriate financial paperwork. Creates a positive environment; instills sense of urgency and motivates the team.

The Individual

Bachelor's degree in Management, Engineering, Science or related field required; Certification in PMP is a plus. A minimum of 2 years relevant Project/Program Management experience required.Experience in a tightly regulated industry preferred.Microsoft Suite proficiency is required; advanced Microsoft Project and Excel preferred.Ability to manage competing priorities in a results-driven environment is essential. The successful candidate must possess strong business acumen, exhibit sound judgment, be detail-oriented and display resourcefulness when responding to challenges.Required Travel-10% domestic and international

EOE/AA Disability/Veteran

Experience managing all aspects of the planning, development and implementation of assigned projects as a single point of contact for those efforts.

Adept at defining project scope, objectives and success indicators, and managing projects from original concept through final implementation.

Ability to develop detailed work plans, schedules, projected estimates, resource plans, and status reports and ensure adherence to quality standards, review of project deliverables, and project tracking and analysis.

Assures alignment of technology with operational requirements and maintains operational engagement and oversight throughout project.

Develops policies and mandates to support the project and manage risk, based on understanding of organizational strategy and goals.
Accountable for adherence to Budget, Schedule and Scope of project. Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and review vendor deliverables. Provides leadership, technical and analytical guidance to project team and recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of the problem. Collects, analyzes and summarizes information and trends as needed to prepare detailed project status/capacity reports. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Position Compensation Range: $56,763.20 - $90,812.80 Annual

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering or related discipline
Experience: At least five years of experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Licensure: PMP Preferred and Required within 4 years of hire.
Other:

Required Skills / Abilities

Strong understanding and experience of IT system development lifecycle methodologies Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Thorough understanding of Information technology procedures and practices. Thorough understanding of project management principles and planning. Organization and attention to detail.

Additional Skills

IT Domain knowledge in healthcare applications and/or infrastructure experience a plus Resource management software experience a plus Healthcare experience a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.


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