ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping solutions from start to finish. At ZS, we believe that making an impact demands a different approach; and that's why here your ideas elevate actions, and here you'll have the freedom to define your own path and pursue cutting-edge work. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business including portfolio strategy, customer insights, research and development, operational and technology transformation, marketing strategy and many more. If you dare to think differently, join us, and find a path where your passion can change lives.
Our most valuable asset is our people.
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ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systemsthe ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and
make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about. Learn more
Responsibilities:
- Executes the end-to-end management of application development projects: including resource management, change management, vendor coordination, communications, training requirements, and budget (if applicable).
- Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
- Reviews and recommends changes, reductions or additions to the overall project.
- Acts as the liaison between IT, vendors, and end-users.
- Maintains the efficiency of the project coordination process such as planning, scheduling, and budget and risk assessment.
- Identifies and mitigates potential risks.
- Work with cross-functional teams and staff of all levels, including assisting in the development, training and assignment of work/projects to team members reporting to others.
- Creates a structure/environment in which team members can work together as an efficient team.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with vendors by communicating with them frequently to answer questions and ensure required delivery of services.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree required;
- 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience, including application development project and team management;
- Project plan development experience, including charter, scope, project management approach, management plans, statement of work, cost estimates, schedule;
- Agile or Scrum certification desired.
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills; ability to interface and influence all levels within the organization, including facilitation, consulting, negotiation, and presentation.
- Excellent project management and coordination skills working with multiple stakeholders across several technology platforms and business areas
- Strong technical skills and experience. Ideal candidate has coordinated projects relating to application development deliveries or migrations (ie. New software deployment, data integration deployment, custom application deployment, etc.)
- Lead application development projects and help define strategy;
- Project plan and budget management;
- Knowledge of project management best practices;
- Experience identifying and mediating risk.
- Ability to interact with several vendors every day and manage many different daily tasks.
Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Considering applying
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
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.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.
ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. In order to keep its employees safe, ZS recommends that all its employees and contractors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination can be voluntarily provided upon acceptance of offer of employment.
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