Project Manager

St. Luke’s University Health Network • Allentown, PA

21d

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Project Manager, Information Technology is a member of the Portfolio Management Office (PMO). This position leads the planning, organizing, and integration of cross-functional information technology programs and/or projects to deliver specific measured results. Responsibilities include leading a team of individuals through the IT project lifecycle; the development and management of project charters/business cases, budgets, work plans, communication plans, issue logs and risk processes. Leads cross functional teams, vendors, and contractors in the completion of program and/or project related tasks. Ensures scope changes follow SLUHN’s PMO change management procedures and protocols. Facilitates the creation and maintenance of all program/project documentation and aids in the development, planning, and execution of testing project related applications as appropriate. The Project Manager is an active member of the PMO, contributing to the creation, further development and adherence of a project methodology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration (or relevant major) or equivalent work experience is required.
• Minimum 2 - 3 years of experience working in a team environment, with an ability to work independently with little oversight.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working within a PMO or equivalent experience is required.
• 2 – 4 years of financial/decision support experience is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) is required.
• Proficiency in Project Management software is required.

Nice To Haves

• 1 – 3 years of experience in a hospital/healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with management and stakeholders.
• Facilitates the drafting and submission of project budgets and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary with justifications.
• Contributes to preparation of initial project timelines and cost estimates; benefits; feasibility; and priority for PMO review.
• Develop full-scale project plans for approved projects and associated communications documents.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope and develop options/contingency plans.
• Develop and deliver status reports and project presentations as needed.
• Facilitate definition of project success criteria, obtain approval from sponsor, and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees