Project Manager - Ambulatory Operations Improvement - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt)(Non-Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager provides a wide range of project management and operational support including in the assistance in the administration and coordination of a variety of project management functions including planning, budgeting, organizing, research and delivery of services. Assignments may be with existing departments or entities within USC Health, organizations that are part of due diligence process with USC Health, or organizations that USC Health is building a relationship with.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Bachelor's degree In a related field. Equivalent experience may substitute for Bachelor's Degree.
4 years Experience of directly related project management or administrative experience
Demonstrated experience in organizing and defining tasks, setting priorities, working independently, and following through with minimal direction in order to perform effectively under conditions of frequent interruptions, fluctuating workloads, and conflicting time demands.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential material with discretion.
Communicate effectively and diplomatically with a wide variety of constituents to include: physicians, staff and executive stakeholders
Advanced skill in computer programs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. required.
Demonstrated ability in organizing multiple tasks with conflicting priorities, delivering the desired results on or below budget and successfully meeting deadlines.
Working knowledge of preparation of accurate program descriptions budgets and schedules.
Working knowledge of PC computer systems and applications using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relations with widely diverse groups such as staff members, faculty, and executive leaders, on a variety of complex issues and administrative tasks.
Demonstrated ability to establish constructive working relationships with members of departmental staff by performing duties in a cooperative and helpful manner.
Skill in communications to clearly convey complex problems and proposals in both formal and informal settings.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Nice To Haves

Master's degree Degree in related field.
Demonstrated professional experience at a similar level of complexity, including responsibility for multiple or major projects management.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Project management certification and training.

Responsibilities

Oversees and administers project functions such as planning, organizing, coordination, and implementing activities to meet objectives.
Responsible for organizing multiple tasks with conflicting priorities, delivering the desired results on or below budget and successfully meeting deadlines.
Responsible for the preparation of accurate program descriptions budgets and schedules.
Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.
Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals
Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
Analyzes information/situations, defining problems, articulating logical recommendations and recognizing alternatives and their implications.
Oversees the timely and accurate production of the reports and formulation of recommendations/researches on subjects as assigned.
Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis
Work closely with acquired or partnered or affiliated hospitals, ambulatory facilities and physician practices to expand existing Keck Medicine clinical programs, develop new clinical programs as needed and facilitate integrated multidisciplinary programs across the Keck Medicine provider network
Develop and maintain effective relations with widely diverse groups such as staff members, faculty and executive leaders on a variety of complex issues and administrative tasks.
Establish constructive working relationships with members of departmental staff by performing duties in a cooperative and helpful manner.
Communicates clearly in conveying complex problems and proposals in both formal and informal settings.
Perform other duties as assigned.