Project Coordinator, Senior

Emory•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Coordinator partners with leadership to plan, coordinate, and support the implementation of large-scale projects impacting multiple Emory Healthcare departments. Working under the direction of the Department Leader and/or Project Manager(s), this role assists with project planning, scheduling, and execution while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and project goals. Projects typically include a significant technical component and require coordination across departments such as Patient Financial Services, Patient Access, Finance, and Information Technology/Services. The Senior Project Coordinator may independently manage smaller-scale initiatives where revenue or resource impact is not enterprise-wide and minimal supervision is required. The role requires the application of established project management methodologies to develop project scope documents, work plans, status reports, and related project materials. This position also supports operational analysis, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to drive project success.

Requirements

High School Diploma with seven (7) years of related experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree with two (2) years of related experience; OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience; OR Successful completion of The Emory Clinic Operations Development Program (ODP)
Demonstrated success utilizing project management methodologies and tools for small-scale projects and/or process improvement initiatives

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a healthcare environment
Demonstrated interest in project management and leadership development
Project-related certifications such as Lean, Six Sigma, PMP, or similar
Experience leading technical or cross-functional projects

Responsibilities

Collaborate with leadership to plan, coordinate, and support the implementation of large-scale departmental projects
Assist with project scheduling, planning, and execution under the direction of the Department Leader and/or Project Manager(s)
Develop and maintain project scope documents, project plans, timelines, and status reports
Coordinate cross-functional project activities involving departments such as Patient Financial Services, Patient Access, Finance, and Information Technology
Independently manage smaller-scale projects where enterprise-wide impact is limited and minimal supervision is required
Plan, organize, schedule, and facilitate meetings across multiple departments and stakeholder groups
Lead meetings with diverse stakeholders to define project requirements, identify deliverables and milestones, and resolve project-related challenges
Facilitate discussions related to project decision-making, deliverables, timelines, and operational constraints
Participate in the analysis and documentation of organizational systems and processes
Identify opportunities for operational improvement and assist with implementing process enhancements
Facilitate and guide redesign teams and process improvement initiatives
Coordinate the work of small project teams or committees to achieve project goals and associated milestones
Support larger-scale projects by managing components of the project under leadership supervision
Prepare and coordinate detailed work plans for personal assignments and team activities
Prepare, review, and distribute project documentation including status updates, reports, and technical materials
Inform leadership of project progress and status on an ongoing basis
Design, prepare, and generate accurate operational and project reports as needed
Collaborate with departmental resources to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and that current and future state documentation is submitted for technical specifications and implementation
Work with leadership to develop and implement a professional development plan
Participate in professional activities and industry organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, best practices, and emerging developments in project management and healthcare operations