The Project Manager will have specific accountability for achieving all of the defined project objectives within the time and resources allocated. Being able to perform the day-to-day management of the project. Will need to have demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience commensurate with the size, complexity and risk of the project. Since different levels of competency are required for different levels of project management and project size, the project manager role is divided into two proficiency levels. Depending on the size, complexity and risk of the project, a different level of project manager will be selected to be responsibility for managing the project. A Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of the project. Responsibilities include - Provide the leadership, interpersonal, and management skills necessary to ensure the success of the project internal, integration, or development. Perform the roles of project manager and client advisor. Including maintaining the relationship with clients and functioning as a liaison between clients and project teams. Utilizing project implementation.methodologies and tools. Ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. Managing project scope and client expectations Ability to communicate issues clearly to both business and technology professionals Identifying, tracking, managing, and resolving project and client issues as they arise Project tracking and status for budget, time, and resources. Understanding the impact of issues on project schedules and scope High level of attention to customer service Gather, monitor and analyse project schedules and reports Identify and convey discrepancies between project scope, resources and timing of milestone deliverables Coordination and communication with development teams as required, Needs Demonstrated Experience in - 3+ years of project management experience as a consultant Application of structured implementation methodology - Managing systems implementation projects Managing a team of technical employees, clinical consultants and business analysts Preparing the necessary documentation - Managing to a budget - Resolving conflict and negotiation Skills Required - Strong client and team lead skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to juggle multiple tasks. An understanding of the capabilities of relevant technologies and products. Hands on development and implementation experience a plus. Functions of project managers: Scope - defining the boundaries of the project. Planning - defining the required tasks and developing the plan. Estimating - determining the time and personnel needed to complete the tasks. Scheduling - assigning the tasks to teams/individuals as needed. Organizing - defining roles and responsibilities for team members. Directing - directing the team's activities Controlling - executing the plan and monitoring the progress Closing - assessing successes and failures lessons learned Expert working knowledge of MS Project and Office, and proficiency with Visio There are also three management indicators all Project Managers should be concerned with when implementing projects: Work and progress - work performed over time. Budgeted cost and expenditures - cost incurred over time. Staffing and team dynamics - personnel changes over time.