Project Manager - Medical Informatics

ABOUT EDS:  EDS provides a broad portfolio of business and technology solutions to help its clients worldwide improve their business performance. EDS’ core portfolio comprises information-technology and business process outsourcing services, as well as information-technology transformation services. Their client relationship model reinforces EDS’ commitment to provide clients with a single point of contact armed with the company’s full resources. The EDS Agile Enterprise Platform provides the road map needed to continually meet the client’s needs. With more than $20 billion in annual revenue, EDS is ranked 108th on the Fortune 500. The company’s stock is traded on the New York (NYSE: EDS) and London stock exchanges. Learn more at: www.eds.com. WHY EDS: EDS offers employees a broad and unparalleled range of career growth and advancement opportunities based on individual performance and merit. EDS has competitive compensation and an industry leading full benefits package, paid holidays, retirement plan, and more. At EDS we thrive on diversity and team spirit. We are committed to being a great place to work, a trusted business partner and an attractive investment for your career. Job description:   Plans, directs, and co-ordinates a cross-functional team's activities to manage and implement project and/or interrelated programs from contract/proposal initiation to final operational stage.  *determines, monitors, and reviews all project/program economics to include costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, sub-contractors, resources,  and risk.* identifies and assembles the appropriate blend of resources to meet project/program needs and requirements, including sub-contractor selection. *plans, schedules, monitors, and reports on activities related to the project/program.* leads the project/program team(s) in determining client requirements and translating requirements into operational plans. *ensures adherence to legally binding requirements and client's long-term goals.  *facilitates status review meetings among project team members and clients. *works with senior management on project/program proposals, bids, contracts, estimates, and schedules. *proposes and develops add-on program opportunities. *mentors and trains the customer and/or vendor in project management methods, procedures, and activities. *controls project/program requirements, scope, and change management issues. *coaches and counsels members of cross-functional teams to accomplish project/programme goals, to meet established schedules, and resolve technical/operational issues.  *establishes appropriate metrics for measuring key program criteria. *determines and installs appropriate automated systems for management of projects. *facilitates the creation of communication plans, ensuring that appropriate information is exchanged among key stakeholders. *identifies and recommends contingency measures. *maintains awareness of emerging technologies and project/programme management techniques. Job essential functions:   Ability to manage and  implement interrelated programs/projects from initiation to final operational stage. Ability to lead empowered, matrixed, virtual teams to include EDS, customer and vendor personnel. Ability to develop, administer and control the budget and P&L for the program. Ability to evaluate performance. Ability to work flexible hours. Position prerequisites:   This position requires an experienced EDS project manager.  This individual is responsible for managing a cross- functional project team's activities from start up to implementation for the MI- COE.  Determines, monitors, and reviews all aspects for MI-COE projects.  This would include cost, operational budgets, staffing requirements, sub-contractors, resources, and risk.  Additional prerequisites - strong organizational leadership - strong project management skills - knowledge of healthcare industry preferred  **TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION** Go to the following link: http://www.edscareers.com  Select and click on link “Search for Jobsâ€� Enter the following number in the “Keywordsâ€� field 2401351 Apply for the position Thank you for your interest!EDS IS A REGISTERED MARK AND THE EDS LOGO IS A TRADEMARK OF ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION. EDS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND VALUES THE DIVERSITY OF ITS PEOPLE. COPYRIGHT 2006 ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.