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Job Title: IPM01H – IT Project Manager
Brief Description:
Oversees various systems projects of a complex nature. Works with management to identify business and IT project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure meeting deadlines of projects and timely completion of project. Independently formulate detailed program specifications using structured analysis and design methodology. Work with functional architects to define and implement application architecture in a multi-platform distributed environment. Independently code new or modified computer programs into existing systems and test program effectiveness. Serve in technical lead capacity during project development phase. Perform analysis of complex systems issues or changes. Assist team members with issues needing technical expertise or systems and/or programming knowledge. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining ongoing performance of systems and develop modifications according to business needs. Ensures adherence to project management processes and documentation standards. Oversees various systems projects of a complex nature. Works with management to identify business and IT project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure meeting deadlines of projects and timely completion of project. Independently formulate detailed program specifications using structured analysis and design methodology. Work with functional architects to define and implement application architecture in a multi-platform distributed environment. Independently code new or modified computer programs into existing systems and test program effectiveness. Serve in technical lead capacity during project development phase. Perform analysis of complex systems issues or changes. Assist team members with issues needing technical expertise or systems and/or programming knowledge. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining ongoing performance of systems and develop modifications according to business needs. Ensures adherence to project management processes and documentation standards.
Specific job duties:
- Review data specs and develop/update business intelligence reports using Business Objects and Atlas Self-Service Tool.
- Coordinate and oversee efforts with several IT units including B2B, DW&R and Pharma IT.
- Evaluate complex user requests, projects, and clarify objectives and functional requirements for new or modified computer programs.
- Determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current system, and system capabilities.
- Work within the Data Warehouse including requirements gathering, analysis, report design, development, documentation, testing, bug fixing and production support.
- Act as the primary resource on the subject of Pharma reporting and data compliance.
- This includes full understanding of legal or contractual data restrictions that directly impact reporting.
- Act as contact for inquiries related to existing Pharma reports in production.
- Evaluate error messages, modify codes and troubleshoot coding problems. Work collaboratively with other UBC business units to automate processes, improve functionality and generally meet end users’ needs.
- Create and maintain user documentation, policy and procedures.
- Write documentation describing program development, logic, coding, and corrections.
- Provide education, training and presentations on technical tools for business users.
- Analyze the scope of projects, work cross-functionally with IT and other stakeholders, develop project plans with users, and provide time estimates.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility:
N/A
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline or equivalent work experience
- 5 – 8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 3 – 5 years of relevant experience
- Experienced user of Business Objects tool set (Report, Designer, Supervisor)
- Strong user skills in PC, Windows and LAN networks in a work environment
- Proficient use of desktop software applications such as Access, Excel or other PC base database tools
- Experience with Crystal Reporting tool
- Experience with relational databases and SQL (Teradata, DB2 and Oracle)
- Strong proven analytical skills
- Project management experience and proven ability to meet deadlines and balance multiple deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentations skills
- Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information
- Work with minimum management oversight
- Ability to work with all levels of internal and external contacts
- Thorough knowledge of programming concepts, design, procedures and practices
- Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment and make independent decisions
- Strong customer service focus
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and applications
At UBC, employee growth and well-being are always at the forefront. We offer an extensive range of benefits to ensure that you have everything you need to thrive personally and professionally.
Here are some of the exciting perks UBC offers:
- Remote opportunities
- Competitive salaries
- Growth opportunities for promotion
- 401K with company match*
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work environment
- Discretionary PTO (Paid Time Off) OR 20 days (about 3 weeks) of PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical, Dental, and vision coverage
- HSA/FSA
- Telemedicine (Virtual doctor appointments)
- Wellness program
- Adoption assistance
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Life insurance
- Discount programs
UBC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. We are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that fosters respect for each other, our clients, and our patients.
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