Project Management Office Project Manager

Parkland Health

22h

About The Position

Provides project management leadership for concurrent, complex information technology and operational projects that directly impact patient care, improve operational efficiency, and support the health system’s strategic goals. Uses Parkland’s standard project management processes, methods, and tools. Under general supervision, plans, manages, controls, and reports on work performed by project teams, applying Parkland’s project management methodology to achieve organizational goals and facilitate the development of project objectives and deliverables. The role also supports resource coordination, risk and issue management, customer communication, process improvement, and adherence to applicable requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; preferably in computer science, business, finance, or health sciences/administration. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for both education and experience requirements.
Five years of project management experience in a health care setting, or five years of project management experience and a current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational skills and demonstrated analytical and statistical skills.
Detail-oriented.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel.
Working knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
Strong proficiency with MS Project 2003.
Self-starter able to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Nice To Haves

Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, management, control, and reporting for multiple concurrent and increasingly complex projects.
Apply Parkland’s project management direction, methodology, processes, and tools to assigned projects and facilitate development of project objectives and deliverables.
Maintain comprehensive, consistent project documentation and report metrics, including variances, milestone progress, resource usage, and change control.
Work with Portfolio Program Managers, internal and external customers, and vendors to identify, obtain, and resolve competing resource demands in a matrix organization.
Identify and communicate issues and risks; recommend and implement mitigation and contingency strategies to support project health.
Maintain responsive customer service through follow-through and communication about project health and priorities.
Recommend and implement improvements to project management processes, methods, and tools to increase effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency.
Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines affecting the IT area; develop internal controls that promote compliance with applicable laws, accreditation requirements, and health plan requirements, and seek guidance as needed.
Identify opportunities to improve work processes and customer satisfaction; make recommendations, implement changes, and monitor results as appropriate.
Stay current with developments and trends in IT project management through seminars, workshops, professional journals, and participation in professional organizations, and integrate relevant knowledge into work practices.