Project Manager, PMO - Houston, TX - Empower Pharmacy

Position Summary:

This role plays a vital part in driving Empower's strategic initiatives by ensuring projects are executed efficiently, aligned with business goals, and deliver measurable value. The Project Manager, Project Management Office (PMO), oversees project planning, resource allocation, and risk management while fostering collaboration with stakeholders to keep projects on track. By streamlining processes, applying best practices, and maintaining governance, this position ensures the seamless execution of projects that support Empower’s mission of expanding access to innovative, affordable medications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and manages detailed project plans, aligning activities with organizational objectives, stakeholder expectations, and key deliverables.
• Identifies, allocates, and monitors resources (personnel, equipment, budget), adjusting as needed to keep projects on schedule and within scope.
• Communicates regularly with stakeholders through meetings, updates, and feedback sessions, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively identifies risks, develops mitigation strategies, and adjusts plans to prevent disruptions, tracking progress against key performance indicators.
• Implements best practices, maintains comprehensive documentation, and ensures adherence to governance standards, continuously improving project management processes.

 

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of project management frameworks (e.g., Project Management Body of Knowledge, Six Sigma, Agile, Scrum) with proficiency in tools like Microsoft Project, JIRA, Asana, and the ability to manage multiple projects and portfolios effectively.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with experience in fast-paced environments, preferably within the healthcare or pharmacy industry.

 

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

 

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with business systems, mapping business processes, identifying business cases and leading teams to deliver value to the organization required.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; Master of Business Administration or relevant certification preferred.
• Project Management Professional.
• PRINCE2 (Foundation or Practitioner).
• Six Sigma (Green Belt, Black Belt, or higher).
• Agile (Project Management Institute - Agile Certified Practitioner, International Consortium for Agile - Agile Certified Professional, or equivalent).
• Scrum (Certified ScrumMaster, Professional Scrum Master, or equivalent).

Benefits:

• No-Cost Medication: Get your prescribed compounded medications at no cost, ensuring your health without the financial burden.
• Onsite Health & Wellness – IV Therapy Drips: Rejuvenate with complimentary onsite IV Therapy drips, enhancing your well-being and energy levels.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Options: Choose from three medical plans tailored to your needs, plus options for dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Telehealth visits: Access board-certified Doctors anytime, anywhere for you and your family.
• Paid & Volunteer Time Off: Enjoy paid time off for personal pursuits and contribute to causes you care about with volunteer time off.
• Paid Holidays (8 scheduled; 2 floating): Celebrate with eight scheduled holidays and two floating holidays, giving you flexibility and time for personal traditions.
• Life & AD&D Coverage: Secure your and your family's financial future with life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account): Manage healthcare expenses smartly with pre-tax dollars in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401K Dollar-for-Dollar Up to 4%: Invest in your future with our 401K plan, featuring a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability: Provided at no cost, which replaces 60% of your income if you become disabled for a long period of time.
• Flexible Schedules: Balance work and life seamlessly with our flexible scheduling options.
• Rewards & Recognition Program: Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed – enjoy rewards and recognition beyond your paycheck.

 

Additional Voluntary Benefits

• Accident Insurance: Pays a lump sum benefit to help cover expenses following an accidental injury.
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Enhance your peace of mind with supplemental hospital insurance for unexpected stays.
• Critical Illness: Protect your finances from the expenses of a serious health issue.
• Short-Term Disability: Protect your income during illness or injury with short-term disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life & AD&D: Add an extra layer of financial protection for you and your loved ones with supplemental life and AD&D coverage.
• Legal Services: Access professional legal assistance to address concerns confidently.
• Identity Theft Protection: Safeguard your identity and finances with our identity theft protection benefit.
• Pet Insurance: Care for your furry family members with our pet insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling and support services for a holistic approach to your well-being.