Project Manager (Healthcare sector, Drug and Pharmacy)

Our client is currently looking for one Project Manager resource, preferably with information technology experience, to lead projects in drug and pharmacy.

The position has the capacity to work remotely and will report directly to the Director of Provincial Programs .

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful Resource will undertake the subsequent tasks and responsibilities, which include but are not limited to the following :

• Overall planning, coordination and governance of the Projects;
• Develop dashboards and reporting analytics to show progress;
• Oversee the application validation and testing and the development of solutions for application and peripheral compatibility issues;
• Oversee the procurement and financial tracking;
• Prime the issue escalation process;
• Create and manage an exception process for any standards deviation;
• Provide communications to the partners, stakeholders and users during the project;
• Manage the organization change associated with this project
• Manage, schedule, and coordinate all aspects of the project over the entire project life.
• Support an effective, proactive cross-functional project team that may consist of both management & non-management individuals in an environment that encourages innovation, teamwork, initiative, and open communications;

promotes and models the corporate values.

• Recognize both personal and team success;
• Maintain a high level of competency in project management related disciplines;
• Lead project team members as required, in the successful project implementation, project planning, project management, coordination, change management & transition, and communications;
• Monitor and report project progress to the Director of Provincial Programs and other stakeholders;
• Communicate to all levels of stakeholders of project using an appropriate method of communication in a timely manner. Ensure a common understanding by setting expectations in accordance with the project plan, in order to align the stakeholders and team members;
• Provide delivery oversight to requirements gathering, detailed design and future state development;
• Issue management, escalation and tracking;
• Decision making support and tracking;
• Lead, direct and manage project staff to ensure the effective use of HR resources; Maximize performance by developing, mentoring and sustaining a high degree of expertise amongst project staff;
• Organize and direct work including prioritizing assignments, providing regular performance feedback and taking necessary corrective action as may be required;
• Other tasks & responsibilities as assigned / required by the Director, Provincial Programs.

Mandatory Resource Qualifications / Requirements

The individual must have the following Qualifications / Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration or equivalent;
• Minimum of five () years of relevant experience driving project management in a busy, multifaceted environment (data analytics or information technology setting is an asset);
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.

Preferred Resource Qualifications / Requirements

The ideal Resource will have the following qualifications and have experience fulfilling the following job requirements.

• Experience in managing large scale IT software or infrastructure projects;
• Experience in organizational change management
• Demonstrated capability in managing vendors and ensuring accountability to contracts
• Experience working in a healthcare and / or research environment an asset.
30+ days ago