Project Manager

ZS is a global professional services firm who recently acquired Medullan, a digital health consultancy with Caribbean offices in Kingston Jamaica and in D'Abadie, Trinidad. Together we are a strengthened digital and connected health practice which provides consulting, technology, and analytical services to life sciences clients globally. Our most valuable asset is our people—a fact that’s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are always celebrated. We are proud to call some of the world’s largest healthcare organizations clients and partners alike. The projects, collaboration and learning opportunities from these relationships as well as the broad global impact your work will have in changing lives of patients, caregivers, teammates and even your own is part of daily life as a ZSer. Likewise, our commitments to cross-training, internal mobility and ongoing professional development are foundations of our academic culture and employment experience. Position Overview: As a Project Manager, you will lead teams of up to 5 people, either as a standalone engagement or as part of a larger program. You will be well versed with your client’s needs and the context in which your project is being delivered, using these as a touchstone to focus your team. You will stay several steps ahead of your team, anticipating problems well before they occur and ensuring that the right people are brought in to resolve issues before they become crises. You will facilitate effective team meetings, including daily scrums, and develop consistent, reliable reports on project status. You will ensure the quality and timeliness of your team’s deliverables and balance the work to be completed across team members as needed. You will keep tight reins on scope and will ensure that requirements of the statement of work are assiduously met. You will do what it takes to enable your team’s success, and the success of the client. Responsibilities: Define, track and manage project timelines, milestones and deliverables Manage dependencies to minimize impact to project timelines Managing daily scrums and activities across the project Understand high level business requirements and ensure user stories support business objectives Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including cross-discipline leaders, project team members and clients Rigorously manage scope and deliver per the requirements in the Statement of Work Understand and communicate project status against plan, making effective use of data, visuals and both verbal and written communication; Surface and provide context for any adjustments made Understand project financial status and financial impact of changes to project plans Track and manage project issues and risks Effectively facilitate meetings with a variety of stakeholders Requirements Bachelor’s Degree required 5+ years' experienceproject management; technical project management preferred Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Personable with ability to build and nurture relationships Eager to learn Commitment to excellence Bias to execution; likes to get things done PMP™, CSM™, SAFe ™ or PROCI ™ Certification is an asset Healthcare experience is an asset ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law. ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required. Religious/Medical Exemptions can be requested on a limited basis upon hire.