At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. We are focused on building the nation’s largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 120 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas – including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.

At AVP we value teamwork, providing exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees!

The Project Manager will oversee and coordinate all aspects of multiple medium to moderately complex projects from initiation to completion. This role involves tracking progress against milestones, timelines, budgetary guidelines, resources, and other performance indicators as identified while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and alignment with organizational goals.  Prepares and delivers reports to leadership.  This is a more junior level Project Manager.

• Develop comprehensive project plans with project sponsor outlining scope, objectives, timelines, resources, budget and potential cost-savings.
• Identify, prepare, and coordinate all necessary documentation or decks for meetings.
• Lead  project meetings and disseminate appropriate follow-up materials to project members.
• Maintain comprehensive and detailed project documentation including action items, status and final deliverables.
• Conduct proactive audits of action items and follow-up with leaders as needed to ensure project progress.
• Direct cross-functional team resources, manage conflict, and escalate problems to leadership as needed.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, challenges, and milestone achievements. 
• Maintain EPMO documentation related to transformational initiatives, including current and future initiative lists, presentation decks, project trackers and project notes.
• Perform quality assessment throughout project lifecycle and implement lessons learned and optimize processes as applicable.
• Execute and lead the following project functions: Planning, scheduling, scoping, forecasting, tracking, reporting and budgeting.
• Utilize standard PM tools such as Gantt charts and templates.
• Effectively manage your time and expectations across multiple projects while assisting others involved in the project execution process.
• All other duties as assigned.

• 3-5 years project management experience (*This is a more junior level role*)
• Project management experience in healthcare preferred
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) preferred
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred
• Experience working with and presenting deliverables to an Executive level leadership team
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Thorough understanding of project management phases, techniques and tools
• Proven abilities in problem management, process analysis and root cause analysis
• Solution-oriented approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships while working in a moderately complex and matrixed team environment
• Ability to facilitate discussions and hold team members accountable without having positional authority
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, schedule and meet deadlines
• Experience developing simple financial models using Excel
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite with the ability to perform data analysis and management within Excel and PowerPoint. Experience and proficiency with various project management software tools
• Possess quality presentation skills and experience in presenting complex plans and designs to executive-level leadership
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or other related field

Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays plus PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!