Project Manager, Transformation PMO - Full Time Regular - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Oak Valley Health•Markham, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transformation Project Management Office (PMO) assists in the development of Oak Valley Health’s strategy as well as its execution. We manage complex corporate-wide projects that support this strategy while also promoting project management and process improvement standards across the organization. We are problem solvers committed to building a culture of innovation where good ideas are supported and scaled. Reporting to the Manager, Transformation PMO, the Project Manager will work directly with Project Sponsors and Leads from various departments to manage large corporate projects ensuring project objectives are met on time, on budget, and within scope. The Project Manager will create businesses cases, develop project charters, assess health equity impacts, manage stakeholders, implement and monitor project management plans, and facilitate effective decision making, risk mitigation, and change management.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (Master’s degree preferred)
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) designation required
5+ years experience managing complex projects in the field of healthcare, preferably in acute care environments
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing change management strategies
Strong knowledge of project management tools and processes
Knowledge of acute care hospital operations and emerging issues and priorities
Business literacy & experience developing business cases to guide decision making
Strong facilitation skills and ability to manage group process
Exceptional ability to synthesize complex issues & communicate effectively, with clarity & impact, to various audiences across all organizational levels, utilizing a variety of media
Well-developed presentation & writing skills; ability to use tact, diplomacy & persuasion to achieve objectives
Computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office software applications & proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, business intelligence tools, process mapping, and presentation software
Demonstrated good attendance/performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Nice To Haves

Experience/Certification as a Clinical Healthcare Professional (Nursing or Allied Health Professions) is an asset

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing all project stages from planning through to completion
Develop and maintain integrated project management plan, including but not limited to project charters, schedules, health equity impact assessments, risk logs, communications plans, project budgets, change management plans, and close-out repots.
Schedule project activities for efficient completion using tools such as work breakdown structures, critical path analysis, and gantt charts
Create status reports, briefing notes, and presentations to effectively communication with project stakeholders
Act as the primary liaison between senior leadership, project leadership, subject matter experts, vendors, supporting departments, front-line staff, and patients to ensure project objectives are being met and risks are identified and mitigated appropriately.
Facilitate and lead project related meetings, which will include brainstorming, steering committees, working groups, lessons learned sessions, and project closure meetings.
Transition project deliverables to operational leaders.
Provide expertise and support to continuous improvement within the Transformation PMO (may include supporting internal workshops, brainstorming sessions, priority setting, refinement of tools/templates, etc.)