Program Manager

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

36d

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the scheduling, budget, and technical performance of strategic programs. Ensures adherence to master program plans and schedules, develops solutions to program problems, and leads team members assigned to programs on various project teams or departments. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Acts as an advisor to leadership and program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. Capable of working on complex programs and exceptions without direct supervision. This job is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the scheduling, budget, and technical performance of strategic programs. Ensures adherence to master program plans and schedules, develops solutions to program problems, and leads team members assigned to programs on various project teams or departments. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Acts as an advisor to leadership and program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. Capable of working on complex programs and exceptions without direct supervision. Job Description To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Ochsner's discretion.

Requirements

Education Required - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Health Sciences or related field
Work Experience Required - 7 years project management experience, including tracking and planning projects, & PMP or equivalent certification
Certifications Required – PMP or equivalent (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Master Change Agent, AGILE Project Management, or Program Management Professional)
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard (proficiency in various office software packages, including but not limited to Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint)
Excellent judgement, decision making and time management skills.
Analytical skills and logical through process to formulate practical solutions to problems.
Positive interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively and professionally work with people from all backgrounds.
May require ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Responsibilities

Formulate, organize and monitor inter-connected projects in conjunction with complex and strategic.
Works in tandem with relevant leadership and executives on decisions and strategies as they correlate to the function’s strategic plan and high visibility projects
Lead, coach, and mentor project managers and other staff.
Develop and support the control of deadlines, budgets and activities.
Manages the escalation of high priority risk mitigation and change management.
Develops and reviews Statements of Work and high visibility project presentations as needed.
Supports leadership in resource assignment(s) to projects and aids in the evaluation of Project Managers.
Other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.