Clinical Testing Project Manager
Alexandria, VA

Job Description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Enterprise Technology Strategy service line and take an active role in engagement execution, project management and key business development activities.

Grant Thornton Public Sector helps executives and managers at all levels of government maximize their performance and efficiency in the face of ever tightening budgets and increased demand for services. We give clients creative, cost-effective solutions that enhance their acquisition, financial, human capital, information technology, data analytics, and performance management. For more information, visit grantthornton.com/publicsector.

At Grant Thornton, our professional staff applies traditional, cutting-edge approaches and methods to a variety of analyses. As part of our team, the Senior Associate will utilize various methodologies and models to execute client projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Support the client Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program as a Project Manager for Clinical Testing and will provide the general PM support for CMO clinical testing activities.

Create UFT project GANTT chart and monitor progress toward project deliverables/milestones.

Assist clinical testing team in the creation and evolution of a detailed clinical test plan.

Prepare summary level reports for OEHRM project leadership and assist the clinical testing team in obtaining access to the Cerner environment and testing tools. Will also monitor progress with testing activities/milestones and document progress of all clinical testing activities

Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization).

Assist with business development activities, such as proposals, capture, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership materials.

* BS in Engineering/Computer Science/Systems/Business/related scientific/technical discipline is required
* Minimum of 10 years of experience.
* Experience managing Information Technology related projects. Must be well versed in life cycle and project management methodologies.
* Experience Tracking costs, schedule and performance progress.
* Experience in VA
* Experience with implementing EHR
* Experience using testing software/testing tools preferred
* Ability to obtain and maintain certain job-related certifications if no job-related advanced degree
* U.S. citizenship may be required. Ability to work in the United States indefinitely required.
* Travel may be required.
* Ability to work overtime required on occasion.
* Ability to sit in an office environment for long periods of time.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
* Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
* Ability to obtain and maintain firm independence and abide by firm ethics requirements.
* Meet or exceed continuing professional education (CPE) requirements.

Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International, one of the six global accounting, tax and business advisory organizations. Grant Thornton's Public Sector, based in Alexandria, VA, is a global management consulting business with the mission of providing responsive and innovative financial, performance management and systems solutions to governments and international organizations. Visit Grant Thornton's Public Sector at www.grantthornton.com/publicsector.

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