Project Manager - Health Equity

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$54 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager's primary function is to lead the strategy, reporting, tracking and execution of projects for assigned department(s) and area(s). Coordinates and manages the programming, planning, implementation and monitoring of complex department-wide projects, initiatives and ongoing efforts. In partnership with the department leadership, position uses data, SWOTs and focus groups to analyze issues in order to identify projects that support strategic plans and goals. Ensures projects within the department(s) are completed on schedule and meet all program objectives and appropriate regulations. The Project Manager will bring new and innovative ideas, techniques, and opportunities to the forefront to foster continuous improvement in strategy execution. Facilitates cross functional relationships with key stakeholders in order to align goals, strategy, and deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a work-related discipline / field from an accredited college or university
Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
Ability to apply judgment and make sound decisions.
Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively both as a team player and leader.
Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Knowledge of Windows-based office software, computers and operating systems.
Knowledge of research processes, data development, data analysis, syndicated data and consumer information resources.
Experience in using effective project management tools and methods.
Ability to work in a matrix environment with multiple stakeholders and clients.
Ability to conduct research, conduct analysis, reach conclusions, and present findings.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and presents business cases to obtain project sponsorship, budget, and resource allocation.
Identifies appropriate project team members and stakeholders and completes a RACI to outline expectations regarding roles and responsibilities.
Manages, assesses, and documents project scope and program, describing the objectives, stakeholder identification, resource requirements, parameters, risks and benefits of the project, timelines and tracks and communicates ongoing performance against goals.
Develops and maintains project charters to include purpose, objectives, scope, risk mitigation, metrics, timeline, communication plan, and deliverables, debrief, and measurements.
Documents current and future-state processes and oversees the development and implementation of operational workflows for the department(s).
Ensures projects are progressing at appropriate timelines. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity and quality goals and deliverables.
Monitors project deliverable progress and impacts and adjusts as needed.
Manages communications on a regular and timely basis, ensuring that all project participants are informed of project status, barriers, and required actions. Creates communication and change management plans for all types of stakeholders. Conducts project debrief sessions, identifies lessons learned, and applies the lessons learned to future projects.
Captures data, performs analysis, interprets results, develops summaries and generates optimal, effective, and innovative visual display to inform and operationally support patient care, and business operation improvement initiatives and priorities.
Implements quality control measures to ensure project compliance with department, hospital, and university policies, government codes and regulations. Ensures conformance to the requirements of all project participants.
Identifies when project proposals are warranted by using data analytics, survey data, SWOTs, workforce planning, and focus groups. Conducts a root cause analysis and problem statement.
Develops and manages implementation plans for projects related to the department(s) and/or function(s). In collaboration with applicable partners, develops and implements training around project deliverables that result in changes in process, procedures, policy, etc.
Continuous evaluation of department(s) workflow processes. Leads process optimization efforts by leveraging usage of technology across the respective function(s).
Manages complex information (e.g. large data sets), conducts analyses and develops visual displays on a regular basis in collaboration with the department teams to help identify needs, drive results, and measure effectiveness. Supports operational leaders and team(s) by developing and managing metrics to enable data driven decisions.