Description :
Located in thriving West End, D.C., a short distance from Dupont Circle and Foggy Bottom Metros, the Association of American Medical Colleges ( [link removed] [link removed] ) is a respected, stable, and growing 132-year old non-profit organization dedicated to improving human health.
To accomplish our mission, and to keep pace with the ever-changing world of healthcare, we continue to grow our Project Management Office. We currently seek the following professional to join our Team:
Professional Career Opportunity
PMO Project Manager (#1500)
Reporting to the Sr. Director of the PMO, this newexpansion position is responsible for the management of one or more medium to large-sized, moderate to highly complex projects ? business program and/or technology-enabled.
Critical Responsibilities:
You will manage all aspects of assigned projects over their life ? from initiation to closure - as well as manage the knowledge areas of project management including: scope, time, cost, resources, risk, communication, project integration, procurement and quality.You will also be responsible for convening the project Team from a pool of matrix resources and assigning individual responsibilities to members. The critical facets of the role are:
Process & standards development
Strategy, vision, & collaboration
Communication & diplomacy
Planning
Schedule/Time management
Project monitoring & control
Thishighly-visible role requires extensive interaction with technical staff, internal AAMC program management staff, external constituents, and vendors. It requires the ability to effectively communicate, lead, and manage project teams on projects with high levels of functional and architectural integration.
This is afantastic opportunity for an experienced PM to make a substantial and positive impact upon the PMO Team and indeed the organization at large ? if you seek a fun and challenging responsibility set, read on!
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree; graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or Management is preferred. PMP certification highly desired
7+ years experience in development, implementation, and maintenance of large-scale systems, preferably across multiple hardware and software platforms; Big Five consulting experience a plus. Knowledge and prior experience in the business operations, organization, and administration of medical schools and/or academic health centers desirable
At least 5 years of management experience, in which one or more of the following occurred:
a) Demonstrated competency in the execution of multiple large projects
b) Demonstrated competency in leadership & rapport-building
c) Gained experience in managing matrix resources across multiple projects
d) Gained experience in leading multidiscipline work teams/groups
e) Demonstrated competency in developing effective solutions to complex business problems
f) Experience successfully meeting major project challenges despite project complexity and risk
Significant experience and knowledge in new computing architectures and implementation of networked computing structures , preferably utilizing UML, and SOA techniques implemented using Java, Oracle, XML or Web Services
Excellent oral and written communication skills required, including ability to make effective presentations, create project documentation artifacts, and interact effectively in negotiations and team settings serving multiple levels of constituents
What AAMC Offers You
The AAMC offers a total rewards package that is second to none ?
-real work-life balance
-proven career growth/advancement in a large and progressive IT business
-ongoing career training both in-house and externally
-a competitive base salary
-a superior benefits package that includes:
*three medical insurance choices, a dental plan, life insurance, and a vision plan;
*a generous time off from work program;
*lucrative retirement savings plan (10% match after 12 mos. tenure with 2% contribution);
*tuition reimbursement;
*subsidized Metro commuting benefits;
*flex spending accounts; credit union membership; and much more!
AAMC fosters an environment where continuous employee development is encouraged and individual differences are welcomed and respected. We are a Team of seasoned professionals who are committed to technology as a means of supporting our constituency base.
Application Process
Please e-mail your resume in MS Word, along with your base salary requirements, to [email removed]. Please mention the job title and job#1500 in the subject of your e-mail. Thank you!
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is an earnest equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.