Senior Project Manager - Process Excellence

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

16h • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager manages projects and/or portfolios of with high complexity, risk and scope and duration to ensure successful delivery of the project. This role works within a matrixed organization of which requires strategic thinking and problem solving, across Essentia’s markets. Successfully employs project management discipline to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control project activities, to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed timeframe and funding parameters. Assists with defining project strategies which are consistent with Essentia strategy, Policies & Procedures, mission, vision and goals. Evaluates completed projects in comparison to cost/time projections and conducts Lessons Learned process to identify opportunities for improvement. Provides project management expertise and facilitation support to project team members. Position requires high level of customer service skills and excellent communications skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, coworkers, senior level leadership, and others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree Business Admin, Finance, Healthcare Management, Project Management or related field
• 5 years prior project management experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required or other equivalent certification (or master’s degree in project management)
• Position requires high level of customer service skills and excellent communications skills

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and/or portfolios of with high complexity, risk and scope and duration to ensure successful delivery of the project.
• Work within a matrixed organization of which requires strategic thinking and problem solving, across Essentia’s markets.
• Employ project management discipline to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control project activities, to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed timeframe and funding parameters.
• Assist with defining project strategies which are consistent with Essentia strategy, Policies & Procedures, mission, vision and goals.
• Evaluate completed projects in comparison to cost/time projections and conducts Lessons Learned process to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide project management expertise and facilitation support to project team members.
• Establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, coworkers, senior level leadership, and others.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• training
• tuition reimbursement
• educational programs
• flexible scheduling
• generous time off
• wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees