Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Classification: Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Reports To: Vice President

SoftWriters is on a Mission to Save Lives! As a pioneer and market leader in long-term care pharmacy technology, we are proud to develop complex software and services that help pharmacies to deliver superior patient care to the most fragile population in the U.S. We are passionate about building the best company, achieving the #1 Top Workplace designation in Pittsburgh. We value quality, cultivating diverse teams, delivering successes and results, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership, integrity, teamwork, and growth.

As we grow in size and complexity, we face some distinct challenges that require outstanding leaders and problem solvers. Our culture and our people are our unique differentiator. If you are seeking to join a growing team and making your mark on our noble mission, then you have come to the right place!

Overview

As a Project Manager at SoftWriters your role involves guiding a team of professionals to successfully finish projects within established deadlines, aligning with business objectives. Your responsibilities encompass allocating budgets to various project components, securing extra funding when needed, recruiting freelance experts, or assembling project teams from existing departments, and establishing or modifying project timelines to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to

Create long- and short-term, detailed project plans, including written project scope and objectives, estimated timelines, resource allocations, resources dependencies, and milestone targets / end goals while considering technical / business feasibilityCoordinate multiple internal resources / 3^rd parties for timely execution of project plansManage and deliver multiple projects on-time, within scope and within budget simultaneouslyBuild and maintain relationships with executives, project teams, and other stakeholdersServe as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain alignedDelegate tasks on the project to employees best positioned to complete themUse appropriate techniques to adjust schedules, resources, and targets due to changes in project scope and budgetsUnderstand and plan for resource availability (PTO, Holidays, etc.) and modify resource allocations to keep projects on trackPerform quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expectedEvaluate available decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project and use sound judgement on appropriate path forwardMeasure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniquesOver communicate project progress with executives, project teams, and other stakeholders to ensure that all projects are on track with planned timelines and goalsReport and escalate to management or team leaders as neededPerform risk management techniques to proactively identify & mitigate project risksOther duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

BA or BS in Business or Management and equivalent experienceExperience analyzing budgets and optimizing expenses for a project, process, or businessExperience related to analyzing and redesigning business processes to improve efficiency and productivityExperience or knowledge of maintaining a formalized system that documents processes, procedures, and responsibilities for achieving quality policies and objectives. Includes Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Quality SystemsExperience related to planning and managing information technology projects and processes.Knowledge of and experience with the processes and procedures used to manage vendor relations, including sourcing, and negotiating with outside vendors in a business environmentExperience managing project and product scope, including identifying deliverables and goals to help mitigate changes to a projectExperience organizing and facilitating meetings, including creating agendas, guiding discussions, and reviewing outcomesExperience creating documentation to communicate technical processes and informationScaling framework which enables the implementation of Agile and Lean practices at an enterprise levelPMP or PMI certifications

Preferred Qualifications

MS in Business or Management, and equivalent experienceKnowledge of project management according to the Project Management Body of KnowledgeExperience with six-sigma and knowledge methodology for process improvement, which uses data and statistics to aid decision-makingKnowledge of Jira (issue tracking and project management software by Atlassian)

Skills

Strong organizational & communication skillsExperience in exchanging and understanding information, verbally and in writing.Ability to work in a team environmentAttention to detailCustomer focusLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsDecisivenessProblem-solving skillsThe ability to delegate effectivelyTime management skillsValues differencesDirects workTech SavvyAction orientedPlans and alignsOptimizes work processes

SoftWriters, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Behaviors

PreferredEnthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interestTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupInnovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinkingDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellThought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subjectFunctional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subjectDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

PreferredGrowth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibilityFinancial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursementWork-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of workJob Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safeGoal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasksAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationPeer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkersSelf-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)