Software Implementation Project Manager

STERIS Corporation
Chicago, IL, United States
17 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$92,650.0 - $119,900.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Software as a Service Microsoft Office Microsoft PowerPoint Product Software Implementation Methods Information Technology

Job description

The Software Implementation Project Manager leads complex software implementation projects for healthcare Customers, ensuring successful delivery from planning through go-live. This role serves as the primary Customer contact, drives cross-functional collaboration, manages project risks, and ensures projects are completed on time and aligned with Customer expectations. What You’ll do as a Software Implementation Project Manager

  • Lead end-to-end software implementation projects.
  • Develop project plans, timelines, and resource strategies.
  • Ensure adherence to defined scope, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, call notes, and trip reports.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Customers and stakeholders.
  • Gather Customer requirements and translate them into actionable project tasks.
  • Coordinate activities across implementation, data, software services, and client success teams.
  • Manage project risks, issues, and escalations.
  • Oversee testing, training, go-live, and transition to support.
  • Drive Customer satisfaction through proactive communication and execution.
  • Contribute to process improvements and project management best practices.
  • Mentor team members and support departmental initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience OR high school diploma/GED plus 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
  • 5+ years of customer-facing project management experience, preferably in software implementation or technology services.
  • Knowledge of software implementation
  • Develop and maintain working knowledge of information technology terminology and troubleshooting
  • Experience with industry-standard software-based project management tools
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to travel between 25-40% annually within the U.S. and Canada.

Preferred:

  • 1-3 years of healthcare industry experience.
  • PMP certification.
  • Experience with CRM systems.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  • Experience in healthcare technology or SaaS implementations.

Other:

  • Customer-focused mindset.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to influence and communicate across all levels of an organization.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Sound business judgment.
  • Adaptability, resilience, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits & conditions

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer:

  • Market Competitive Pay
  • Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
  • Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
  • Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

Pay range for this opportunity is$92,650.00-$119,900.00.This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

About the company

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.

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