Project Manager - Nursing Planning and Strategy Execution

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $93,392 - $140,130

About The Position

The Project Manager (PM) independently assumes primary responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating, and delivering broad-scope projects throughout the entire project life cycle, from initiation through handoff to the customer. The PM achieves project objectives on time and within budget, in accordance with Mayo Clinic project management methodologies and standards.

The PM may lead one or multiple medium-to-large projects with department- or site-level strategic importance. Projects may involve moderate-to-high risk and risk interdependencies, multiple relationships, and moderate-to-high costs. The PM manages established budgets and participates in creating and tracking budgets, with strict adherence to departmental and institutional budget guidelines.

With minimal supervision, the PM facilitates problem-solving, decision-making, and change management, and takes prudent actions to achieve project objectives. The position calls for project management experience, implementation capability, negotiation skills, entrepreneurial thinking, strong business acumen, and the ability to work across functions and build relationships. The PM may provide matrix supervision and evaluate staff from other departments, divisions, and contractors or vendors. The PM demonstrates a project-focused culture and advises other staff on project management practices, methods, and standards. Additional duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Agile methodologies are important to this role. The PM may monitor Scrum processes and meetings, improve team efficiency, motivate the team, and advocate for changes that support quality and timeliness. Team leadership may include guiding teams in Agile and project management practices and values; assessing team or organizational maturity and coaching toward higher levels at a sustainable pace; removing or escalating impediments; fostering a trusting and safe environment; facilitating work without coercion or dictating assignments; facilitating discussion, decision-making, and conflict resolution; and supporting and educating the Product Owner, particularly on creating and refining the backlog.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience in project management and business-related activities, or a master's degree and 2 years of experience in project management-related activities.
• 2–3 years of healthcare experience.
• Strong business acumen and ability to work with diverse functions and build relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Preferred educational background in nursing, project management, business administration, or management.
• Preferred certifications may include Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, and/or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP).

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coordinate, and deliver projects throughout the project life cycle, from initiation through customer handoff.
• Achieve project objectives on time, within budget, and in accordance with Mayo Clinic project management methodologies and standards.
• Independently lead one or multiple medium-to-large projects with department- or site-level strategic importance.
• Manage established project budgets and participate in budget creation and tracking, adhering to departmental and institutional guidelines.
• Facilitate problem-solving, decision-making, and change management, and take actions to accomplish project objectives.
• Apply negotiation skills and work across functions to build relationships.
• Provide matrix supervision and evaluate staff from other departments, divisions, and contractors or vendors when required.
• Demonstrate a project-focused culture and advise staff on project management practices, methods, and standards.
• Use Agile methodologies and, when applicable, monitor Scrum processes and meetings.
• Support team efficiency, motivation, quality, and timely delivery; guide teams in Agile and project management practices.
• Assess team or organizational maturity and coach toward higher levels at a sustainable pace.
• Remove impediments or guide the team in doing so, escalating issues to management when appropriate.
• Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised and resolved.
• Facilitate team discussion, decision-making, and conflict resolution without coercion or dictating assignments.
• Support and educate the Product Owner, especially in creating and refining the backlog.
• Perform additional job functions as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level