The Project Manager is responsible for managing projects and programs for an assigned department or area. This position will collaborate with organizational leader to provide clear project vision, value and deliverables to achieve goals and ROI.

The Project Manager partners with business stakeholders to develop clear project plans, define project metrics and regularly report on project status and results. This position provides independent, analytical, and programmatic support for the department’s strategic initiatives.

The Project Manager provides support and assistance to other department and/or EPMO Managers and Project Sponsors by coordinating project deliverables.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:  N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements preferred:
PMP certification
Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum 2 years of project management experience

Experience PREFERRED:
Minimum 3 years of experience working in health care or university administration setting managing multiple projects using project management methodology.

Education/training REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, or a combination of education and experience

Education/training PREFERRED:
Bachelor’s degree in business, statistics, health care management or related degree.

Independent action(s) required:
Experience in managing cross-functional projects including planning and organizing work to achieve project and organizational objectives.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assist in the development and execution of new and ongoing projects.
Strong interpersonal skills to assist, support and collaborate with a variety of work teams.
Ability to plan and organize work in order to achieve project goals and organizational objectives.
Ability to manage and be responsible for shifting business priorities, demands and timelines.
Ability to deliver clear and concise presentations and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of key stakeholders.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged sitting
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Independent action(s) required:

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills in order to oversee process improvements, problem solve, and develop sound recommendations.

Experience in managing large complex cross-functional programs and projects including planning and organizing work to achieve project and organizational objectives.

Experience managing multiple concurrent projects or multi-track programs using project management practices and methodologies and process improvement techniques.

Experience in financial management, modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.

Strong project management and business analysis skills, including the ability to interpret business needs, translate needs to application and communicate via business process improvement techniques.

Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, delegate, and influence.

Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of key stakeholders, including hospital executives, patients and families, hospital administrative staff, clinicians, and external vendors/contacts.

Ability to plan, organize, and influence the work of others in order to achieve project and organizational objectives.

Ability to manage change, shifting business priorities, demands and timelines. Experience directly managing project managers.

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