Project Manager, It

Company: Oak Street Health 

Title: IT Project Manager

Location: Treehouse or Downers Grove

Role Description:

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) manages key IT driven projects that span across multiple departments and understands the intersection of the technologies included in the solution. Technical project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope, as well as being a technical subject matter expert. They oversee all aspects of IT involved, set and coordinate deadlines, monitor and summarize progress of projects, and prepare reports for upper management regarding status of projects.

The successful candidate will work directly with IT department leaders and other team members to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. They will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible and aligned against resources and timelines.

The Project Manager needs to be familiar with a variety of the concepts, practices and procedures. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Perform a variety of tasks. Lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Core Responsibilities:

• An expert in knowing the strategic direction of an initiative

• Technology savvy with significant technology depth

• A proficient planner ensuring initiative/project has clear strategy, prioritized backlog and roadmap

• A creative problem solver

• Able to maintain strong partnerships and healthy collaboration with key stakeholders and team members

• Able to identify and help remove blockers within the project to facilitate smooth delivery of software

• Managing initiative/project related risks, issues and escalations in a timely manner

• Determine and define project scope and objectives

• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner

• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements

• Track project costs in order to meet budget

• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan

• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress

• Understand system dependencies and constraints to facilitate technological topics

• Be a subject matter expert

• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution

• Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed

• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement

Requirements:

• Strong technical background

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field

• Minimum of 5 years of project management and related experience

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

• Healthcare related knowledge is preferred, not required

• Proven ability to solve problems creatively

• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices

• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle

• Excellent analytical skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful

• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline

• US work authorization

• Someone who embodies being Oaky

What does being Oaky look like?

• Radiating positive energy

• Assuming good intentions

• Creating an unmatched patient experience

• Driving clinical excellence

• Taking ownership and delivering results

• Being relentlessly determined

Why Oak Street Health?

 Oak Street Health is on a mission to Rebuild healthcare as it should be, providing personalized primary care for older adults on Medicare, with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living life to the fullest. Our innovative care model is centered right in our patient's communities, and focused on the quality of care over volume of services. We're an organization on the move! With over 150 locations and an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody Oaky values and passion for our mission.

Oak Street Health Benefits: 

• Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for medicare patients

• Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options

• Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits

• Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends

• New centers and flexible work environments

• Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement

Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply. 

Learn more at www.oakstreethealth.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-oak-street-health