Senior Project Manager at Agfa HealthCare

Title: Senior Project Manager

• Location: United States

Agfa HealthCare, is a division of the Agfa-Gevaert Group which is headquartered in Mortsel, Belgium and traded on Euronext Brussels (AGFB).

At Agfa HealthCare, we support healthcare professionals across the globe to transform the delivery of care. Our focus is 100% on providing best-of-suite Imaging IT software solutions that enable secure, effective and sustainable imaging data management.

From product development to implementation, our unified Enterprise Imaging Platform is purpose-built to reduce complexity, improve productivity and deliver clinical value. We use our proven track record as an innovator, our in-depth medical knowledge and our strategic guidance to help healthcare providers achieve their clinical, operational and business strategies.

The Senior Project Manager must plan, execute, deliver, and implement, and close Healthcare IT and Imaging projects according to strict deadlines, constrained resources, and within budget. This includes scheduling resources and coordinating the efforts of team members, third party vendors and customer resources in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Senior Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle, ensuring visibility and transparency into project progress

This is a home-based position and can be located anywhere in the US, close to a major airport

Main Responsibilities:

• Create and execute project work plans in accordance with project’s Statement of Work (SOW) and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.Identify and schedule internal and external resources to meet project plan objectives.
• Manage activities of Project Team members, ensuring completion of assigned tasks in accordance with schedule, resources, cost, performance, and quality objectives.
• Meet and collaborate with internal and external stake holders to effectively communicate project expectations in a timely and clear manner.
• Efficiently identify and solve project issues as they arise in a proactive manner.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Ensure all Agfa Healthcare quality documents required for the project’s deployment type are accurately completed, signed and posted.
• Meet on-time commitments for project’s Service Acceptance and Final Acceptance.

Knowledge and skills:

• Advanced knowledge of current IT and Healthcare technologies
• Working knowledge of hospital departmental workflow is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills
• Proven presentation preparation and delivery skills to a diverse audience from C-suite to end users
• Ability to work independently with little guidance and supervision
• Ability to prioritize effectively and handle shifting priorities professionally
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Project Management and other Microsoft Office products
• Proficient in tools and technology required to manage virtual project teams
• Strong executive presence

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, MIS, Computer Science, Healthcare or related field
• MBA, MPA, MHA or related Master’s degree is preferred

Certifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification required
• CIIP, ITIL or related industry certifications are beneficial

Experience:

• 5-10 years project management with 3-5 years in healthcare IT project management
• Successfully deployed complete PACS system and RIS or Cardiology suite
• Change Management know-how, C-Suite expertise, and Executive management skills
• Experience translating a SOW into a actionable plan
• Experience leading conversations with steering committees