Job Description

Job Description:


This position is term-limited (24+ months) and eligible for benefits (health, paid time off & holiday time off). The position will also work remotely from a home/office.

For those candidates located in Colorado, the salary range for this position is: $59,300 - $79,100. Note that the American Red Cross sets salary ranges aligned to a specific geographic location in which the job or employee resides. The stated salary range in this posting is an average and may not be reflective of your individual circumstances. We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location.
Position Summary:
The American Red Cross is searching for self-motivated and independent Project Management Coordinator/Leads to support the Biomedical Integrated Systems modernization efforts. Responsible for the coordination of multiple efforts with project workstream representatives, project leadership and third-party vendors while prioritizing tasks/deliverables, enforcing timelines, communicating status and delivering on-time, on-budget with optimal quality. Highly self-motivated and focused to complete tasks required without management oversight; essentially, needs to be able to get things done without waiting for someone else to do it.

Responsibilities:
Provide regular status reports to Project Manager and key stakeholders while assisting in strengthening project oversight & governance processes.
Interface with Senior Project Manager for updates to scope, issues, risks, progress, changes and budget impacts
Meet with workstreams weekly to obtain project schedule updates including tasks statuses and completion percentage. Ensure project schedule is kept up to date, tasks are started on time, and risks/issues to schedule escalated.
Assist with risk and issue identification, creating risk mitigation and action plans with workstream leads, and monitoring projects RAID activities.
Responsible for the implementing project management principals and follow the American Red Cross PMLC process as defined by the PMO.
Lead project workstream meetings with Lines of Business representatives and internal IT groups gathering requirements, secure consensus and assist in building schedule and deliverables.
Lead impact assessment, user validation, and data validation efforts.
Interface with 3rd party solutions providers to ensure delivery of a quality solution.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years of directly related experience in project coordination and/or project management within a medium to large and complex organization
Bachelors Degree required. Strong Academic performance required.

Experience with building and maintaining complex, integrated master schedule in Smartsheet preferred. Must have Smartsheet or MS Project experience.
Knowledge of Software Implementation Project Life Cycle, Systems Integrations and Project/Program Management
Must have strong communication skills. Ability to lead meetings, drive outcomes and obtain updates.
Experience working in a Biomedical regulated environment a plus.
Comfortable working remote, results & performance driven, self-starter effective communicator.
Experience as a Consultant for a software implementation and/or consulting firm like Deloitte, PA Consulting, Slalom, KPMG, Accenture, Booze Allen, etc. is highly preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and project management tools (Smartsheet, MS project, Trello, Jira, etc.)
Knowledge in all aspects of the project management life cycle and with the application of quality assurance, change management and other disciplines/processes related to the support of business systems applications and software products.

The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization that creates a culture of collaboration and team spirit. We offer our employees a competitive salary, wide range of generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with match; paid time off, holidays and floating holidays. Also, we encourage professional development and provide growth opportunities. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply.

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The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.



The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employees professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply.

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