Senior Project Coordinator

Emory Healthcare•Lithonia, GA

About The Position

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Senior Project Coordinator works with Leadership to project manage, plan, schedule, and assist in the implementation of large scale projects impacting Emory Healthcare departments under the supervision and direction of the Department Leader &/or the Project Manager(s). Assignments typically involve a heavy technical component that will require coordination across multiple Emory Healthcare departments, including but not limited to Patient Financial Services, Patient Access, Finance, and Information Technology/Services. The Sr. Project Coordinator may independently perform these activities where revenue &/or resource impact is not enterprise-wide and where minimal supervision is required. Individuals in this role are expected to leverage proven project management methodologies to prepare and present Scope documents, project plans, status reports, and related project materials and demonstrate increasing expertise in these skillsets over time. Successfully plans, organizes, schedules, and facilitates meetings for groups and staff across the organization. May lead meetings with diverse stakeholder groups in order to accomplish specific meeting goals including, but not limited to: gathering and defining project requirements, facilitating critical decision conversations, and identifying and resolving undefined deliverables, milestones, constraints, and ambiguities. Consistently demonstrates exceptional organization and superb communication skills (verbal and written). Often participates in analyzing and documenting organizational systems and processes, makes recommendations for operational improvements and coordinates the implementation of changes, leveraging both individual and team approaches. Coordinates the work of a small project team or committee to accomplish approved goals and associated milestones & may lead components of a larger scale project under supervision. Prepares, reviews, and coordinates detailed work plans for his/her own activities &/or the activities of others. Facilitates and guides redesign teams and process improvement teams. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Informs Leadership of project status on an on-going basis. Designs, prepares, and generates accurate reports, as needed. Works closely with the Department resources to ensure tasks are completed timely and associated current & future state documentation is submitted so that technical specs can be initiated.

Requirements

High school diploma with seven (7) years of related experience
Bachelor's Degree with 2 years related experience; OR any combination of equivalent education and experience; OR successful completion of The Emory Clinic Operations Development Program (ODP).
Demonstrated success in utilizing project management methodologies and tools for small scale projects &/or process improvement initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Healthcare environment.
Demonstrated interest in project management and leadership.
Project related certifications (LEAN, Six Sigma, PMP, or similar).
Experience leading technical projects.

Responsibilities

Works with Leadership to project manage, plan, schedule, and assist in the implementation of large scale projects impacting Emory Healthcare departments under the supervision and direction of the Department Leader &/or the Project Manager(s).
Assignments typically involve a heavy technical component that will require coordination across multiple Emory Healthcare departments, including but not limited to Patient Financial Services, Patient Access, Finance, and Information Technology/Services.
The Sr. Project Coordinator may independently perform these activities where revenue &/or resource impact is not enterprise-wide and where minimal supervision is required.
Individuals in this role are expected to leverage proven project management methodologies to prepare and present Scope documents, project plans, status reports, and related project materials and demonstrate increasing expertise in these skillsets over time.
Successfully plans, organizes, schedules, and facilitates meetings for groups and staff across the organization.
May lead meetings with diverse stakeholder groups in order to accomplish specific meeting goals including, but not limited to: gathering and defining project requirements, facilitating critical decision conversations, and identifying and resolving undefined deliverables, milestones, constraints, and ambiguities.
Consistently demonstrates exceptional organization and superb communication skills (verbal and written).
Often participates in analyzing and documenting organizational systems and processes, makes recommendations for operational improvements and coordinates the implementation of changes, leveraging both individual and team approaches.
Coordinates the work of a small project team or committee to accomplish approved goals and associated milestones & may lead components of a larger scale project under supervision.
Prepares, reviews, and coordinates detailed work plans for his/her own activities &/or the activities of others.
Facilitates and guides redesign teams and process improvement teams.
Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
Informs Leadership of project status on an on-going basis.
Designs, prepares, and generates accurate reports, as needed.
Works closely with the Department resources to ensure tasks are completed timely and associated current & future state documentation is submitted so that technical specs can be initiated.