Sr. Project Manager, National PMO

Work With Purpose

At AlerisLife we’re dedicated to advancing the lives of all we serve - from our residents to each and every one of our team members. With a mission-driven mindset and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others, our team members enjoy a work culture that is uniquely supportive of their professional and personal lives. A place where they can advance others, and themselves.

Position Overview:
All team members will be required to work on-site three (3) days per week. The on-site days will be Wednesdays and Thursdays, with a third day to be selected by the employee in consultation with their leader.
For the right talent, we are open to considering remote candidates. We will prioritize candidates who meet the key qualifications and demonstrate a strong alignment with the role’s requirements.

The National PMO, Sr. Manager is responsible for the coordination of the essential functions that ensure the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our community locations. In collaboration with Regional Directors of Facilities Management and the National Director of Facilities, this role will ensure compliance with life safety systems, including elevators and ADA standards, while updating safety procedures to meet industry regulations.

The role will also play a critical role in the coordination of business continuity planning efforts, developing and managing plans to prepare for potential disruptions, and creating a centralized portal for stakeholder communication.

Additionally, this position will help to maintain the national repair and maintenance budget, ensuring resource allocation aligns with organizational goals while overseeing the Project Management Office (PMO) for national projects, ensuring they are executed on time and within budget. The role includes collaborating with the Capital team on national contracts, ensuring effective negotiation and management to uphold safety standards.

Work Mode: Newton, MA, hybrid: travel to communities up to 25% of the time.

Key Responsibilities:

Life Safety Management:

• In partnership with Regional Directors of Facilities, ensure that community life safety systems, including elevators, ADA compliance, resident call systems, and security measures are in place and operating effectively.
• Ensures that safety procedures are followed and updated regularly to comply with industry standards and regulations.

Business Continuity Planning:

• In partnership with the National Director, Facilities Management, responsible for the development, tracking, and management of business continuity plans across all regions and community locations.
• Create a Business continuity portal, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and prepared for potential disruptions.

Budget Oversight & Resource Management

• Manage the national repair and maintenance (R&M) budget, ensuring cost-efficiency and alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage and allocate resources effectively across projects, ensuring the availability of necessary skills and managing budgets and timelines efficiently.
• Manage project budgets and financials, ensuring projects are completed within the approved financial constraints.

Project Management Office (PMO) Oversight:

• Lead the PMO for national projects, ensuring projects are executed effectively, on time, and within budget.
• Make strategic decisions regarding project prioritization, resource allocation, and risk management to drive project success.
• Oversee the coordination and execution of national projects, including renovations, maintenance, and other operational initiatives.

Procurement and National Contracts:

• Collaborate with the Procurement team to manage and oversee national contracts related to safety, maintenance, and project management.
• Ensure that contracts are effectively negotiated and managed to support operational needs and safety standards.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure that all projects comply with regulatory requirements and that risks are effectively identified, assessed, and mitigated.

Performance Measurement and Continuous Improvement

• KPI Monitoring: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success, PMO efficiency, and alignment with strategic goals, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and achievements to all relevant parties.
• Create and implement a national PMO strategy that aligns with the organization’s long-term objectives, ensuring scalability and adaptability for future growth.

Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar certification required.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project management, with a strong background in senior living or healthcare environments preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale, complex projects successfully.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

We Got You

We see and support the whole you. Because investing in you, and all our team members, is the first step in making a difference in the lives of others.

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k + Match
• Bonus Opportunity
• Competitive Vacation, Sick & Holidays
• Life, Disability & other supplemental benefits
• Flexible Workplace
• Professional Development Funds
• Wellness Coaching & Personal Support Benefits
• Recognition & Reward Programs

Is This You?

Beyond checking off the boxes, we’re looking for someone who shares our passion and commitment.

• Purpose and Meaning – You have an authentic connection our vision of a world in which the quality of life is ageless, and a desire to advance our culture and keep People First at all times.
• Advancing Others – You advance others, supporting their continuous growth and enabling their achievements. You get it – positive team experiences lead to incredible customer moments.
• You Are Accountable – To our team, our customers and our brand(s). You firmly believe that the way in which we achieve results is just as important as what we accomplish together.
• Operational Excellence – You encourage a mindset of continuous improvement, respect ideas from everywhere, and empower others to elevate how and what we deliver for our customers and each other.
• Let’s Do This – Fast is as slow as we go! You thrive with a focus on the here-and-now, while managing multiple priorities, projects and competing demands, helping others anticipate and embrace what’s next.

EEOC

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Alerislife prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee with regard to or on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. In addition to federal requirements, AlerisLife complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has communities and/or facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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