Arlington, VA. This is a hybrid position with regular in-office presence required.
United States - Nationwide
Fort Collins, Colorado
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Posted: 11-Jun-26
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full Time
Salary: $108,000-$132,000
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Senior Project Manager, Information Technology
Washington, D.C.
The American Pharmacists Association is the largest association representing pharmacists in all practice settings in the United States and is the only organization advancing the entire pharmacy profession.
Our expert staff, and strong volunteer leadership, including many experienced pharmacists, allow us to deliver vital leadership to help pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians find success and satisfaction in their work while advocating for changes that benefit them and their patients. From our headquarters in Washington, D.C., APhA prepares members to thrive at every career stage and in every pharmacy setting with world-class continuing education, transformative events, unique practice tools, and timely solutions to complex challenges. We’re committed to helping them deliver outstanding patient care, receive due recognition, and work at a full scope of practice. APhA advocates to give pharmacists a voice in decisions that affect their future while promoting their undeniable value to health care teams. Our goal is to facilitate pharmacists’ delivery of the highest quality patient-centered care.
WHAT WE’RE ABOUT
Collaboration shows us that by working together and leveraging skills, talents, and strengths, we can achieve greater results than those achieved by individuals. Collaboration means active listening and open communication, sharing knowledge, and supporting each other with a commitment to the team’s success to achieve shared objectives.
Lifelong Learning is a commitment to continuous personal and professional growth through a proactive mindset, adaptability, and pursuit of new skills to enhance performance and drive innovation at APhA.
Excellence is about striving for the highest quality and standards in all aspects of our work. It involves consistently striving to improve, delivering outstanding performance, and achieving superior quality within the organization and for members. Excellence encourages individuals to go beyond the ordinary and to inspire others to do the same.
Accountability means taking responsibility for our actions and decisions, and for their outcomes – both individually and collectively. This includes following established processes, taking initiative and holding others accountable.
Respect involves valuing each person's unique contributions, treating others with kindness, and fostering a culture of mutual appreciation. Respect means listening actively, acknowledging diverse perspectives, presuming positive intent, and maintaining professionalism in all interactions.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As the Senior Project Manager, IT, you will:
- Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop comprehensive project plans outlining tasks, timelines, resource requirements, and milestones.
- Conduct project initiation activities, including project kickoff meetings and stakeholder engagement.
- Build, lead, and motivate cross-functional project teams.
- Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their skills and expertise.
- Foster a collaborative and positive team culture, promoting effective communication and knowledge sharing.
- Communicate project goals, progress, and potential issues to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Engage with key stakeholders, and end-users, to ensure alignment with project objectives and expectations.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns in a timely and effective manner.
- Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and assess project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring that financial resources are allocated effectively.
- Optimize resource utilization by aligning project requirements with the skills and availability of team members.
- Track and report on budget expenditures and resource allocations.
- Implement and monitor quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality project outcomes.
- Conduct regular project reviews to assess progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Oversee project closure activities, including the documentation of lessons learned and the transition of deliverables to end-users or support teams.
- Generate regular status reports for project stakeholders, highlighting key metrics, accomplishments, and upcoming milestones.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans and lessons learned.
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies within the IT project management field.
LOCATION: Washington, DC – Hybrid, two days a week in the office (Tuesday & Thursday)
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
APhA may be the right fit for you have:
Experience and Education required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or similar field is required.
- Formal project management training and Project Management Professional certification required.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience managing information technology projects and software development.
Skills, knowledge and abilities required:
- Detailed knowledge and experience with scalable project management methodology; project management software tools and group facilitation
- Knowledge of or prior experience with Agile methodology preferred
- Experience serving as a project manager on technology projects
- Strong teamwork skills
- Ability to write clearly and concisely
- Strong oral communication skills
- Experience managing multiple, concurrent projects
- Experience with vendor management
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth in project management
APhA does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, disability, veteran status, religion, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work' in the United States on a full-time basis.
