Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Varian is a healthcare technology company focused on pioneering breakthroughs in medical care. The Software Project Manager designs, develops, and manages customer software implementation and upgrade projects, overseeing stakeholders, schedules, deliverables, risks, installations, and customer relationships. The role also advises customers on facility and IT requirements while managing multiple projects concurrently.
Responsibilities
- Manage cross-functional software implementation and upgrade projects with a diverse group of subject matter experts from project initiation to closure
- Manage project stakeholders, schedules, deliverables, risks, and action items using meetings, meeting minutes, scheduling, and forecasting software and other essential project management tools
- Manage relationships with client and partner stakeholders to ensure satisfaction throughout the projects
- Provide reports indicating installation activities including tight control of installation forecast
- Monitor project readiness and coordinate equipment and licensing deliveries to ensure timely and effective installation of equipment
- Review purchase order transmittals noting any unusual service requirements and follow up with appropriate function
- Advise customers on complex facility requirements, needs and/or changes including, but not limited to active directory and domain requirements, IT security, power and network requirements, workstation layout, and server requirements
- Active support of customers for implementation of pre-defined concepts
- Routinely works with high-visibility customers and projects
- Manage multiple projects concurrently and identifies & mitigates project risks
Skills
- * Must be analytical, detailed oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- * Self-motivated team-oriented individual with strong organizational skills
- * Proactive attitude with excellent organizational skills and team oriented
- * Must have strong customer service acumen
- * Excellent conflict management skills required, able to manage escalations
- * Willing to learn and grow with passion, energy, and drive that can bring creative ideas, critical thinking, and a strong appetite for project execution
- * Capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- * Detail oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving
- * Must have a general knowledge of network design, software controls systems, and server management
- * Experience Level with Business Tools Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Project, Visio, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- * Project management skills, rather than technical skills, are key, but a strong technical background is required to manage competing interests
- * Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and 3 years of related experience or master's degree with 1 year of related experience
- * Willing to travel ~5-10% to visit customers, training or in-person meetings
- This position is remote. Candidate must reside within the territory. Required locations are (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Vermont)
- “A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law.”
- * Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired
- * Knowledge of the use and deployment of software in a healthcare environment, especially as applied to cancer care
- * PMP certification
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid parking/public transportation
- Paid time off
- Paid sick and safe time
- Commission eligibility in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan, if this is a commission eligible position
- Remote work
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