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Vitalant is currently seeking a Sr. Corporate Director, Project Management to have leadership accountability for a system-wide Project Management Office (PMO). This critical role will be responsible for developing strategic planning for project management and related issues, and project management policies and procedures. This position will also function as the primary resource regarding the system-wide Project Management Office and lead the establishment of Project Management / Program Governance best practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains project management governance by managing guidelines to ensureconsistency, transparency, stewardship, and risk mitigation

Ensures direct PMO oversight of all managed projects and an ongoing review process that identifies and reports on noted variances between the project projections and status. This includes but is not limited to budget, timelines, milestone completion, resource allocation and sponsor feedback.

In partnership with leaders, prioritizes initiatives and ensure that they are aligned with strategic business objectives. Manages resources to ensure supply meets business demand based on the prioritized initiatives.

Provides project and program management consulting and guidance to management system-wide to ensure projects are managed effectively.

Responsible for ensuring appropriate education and training for project management methodology, tool(s), policies, and compliance. Manages compliance with methodology, policies, and governance.

Directs the management of enterprise projects and programs.

Responsible for project or program performance against budget, scope, and time.

Reviews and revises project management methodologies to ensure they meet current best practices and serve the organization effectively.

Develops strategic partner relationships to meet company and department goals and objectives.

Develops and administers department and capital project budgets. Assists in formulating and implementing strategy for short and long-range planning.

Identifies strengths and weaknesses and suggests areas of improvement within the scope of enterprise projects.

Remains abreast of changes and developments in the industry. Establishes and maintains a network of professional relationships both inside and outside the corporation. Represents the company through participation in national, regional and/or local professional organizations.

Knowledge/ Education

Bachelor's degree required.

Graduate degree preferred.

Knowledge of automated business systems and applications required.

Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles required.

Knowledge of general business and management practices, business system support techniques and controls required.

Licenses/Certifications

PMP certification required.

ITIL and/or OE certification preferred.

Experience 

Nine years of progressively responsible experience in Project and Program Management required. To include:

  • Five years management experience.
  • Development and/or implementation of a Project LifeCycle methodology
  • Project portfolio management experienced preferred
  • Understanding of Agile and Waterfall development methodologies
  • Experience in performing risk assessments and use of risk management tools preferred

Demonstrated experience leading Executive level Program Governance required.

Demonstrated experience successfully operating in a nationally distributed organization required.

Experience leading human and organizational change initiatives preferred.

Skills/ Abilities

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Good supervisory skills with the ability to effectively utilize and develop personnel to execute job tasks.

Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management and provide consistently high levels of customer service.

Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, problem solving and prioritizing skills.

Ability to plan and organize a diversified and heavy workload.

Ability to make sound decisions and work well under pressure.

Ability to work in a team environment and participate as an active member of management.

Must maintain confidentiality.

Proficient computer skills.

About Us

Vitalant is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors. 

Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development. 

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans 

Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request. 

For more EEO information about applicant rights click here 

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