SENIOR STRATEGIC PROJECT MANAGER (50080564)

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Strategic Project Manager drives the setup, execution, and closeout of strategic initiatives within the Office of Cultural Excellence and the Health Engagement Zone, including social determinants of health (SDOH) projects of varying scales and complexity. Working closely with the Chief Culture Officer and the Director, Health Outcomes and Culture Engagement, the role provides consolidated accountability, communication, and coordination for assigned projects and supports implementation of the office’s and corporation’s vision and strategic plan. The position executes plans according to consensus-driven milestones and deliverables and collaborates with project stakeholders, resource managers, task owners, and community partners. The role engages diverse neighborhood stakeholders, community-based organizations, and residents, applying a health equity lens to project planning and implementation. The position is based in an office environment, with work performed virtually by computer or in person in offices and conference rooms. It requires adaptability to changing assignments and travel to corporate division locations across the city. Occasional events and out-of-state conference travel may be required. Standard office equipment, including a computer and Microsoft Office applications, is used.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least three years of experience managing complex projects.
Valid driver’s license required.
Ability to productively engage staff, customers, stakeholders, and partners at all levels and coordinate participation across diverse roles inside and outside the organization.
Ability to identify key project team members and stakeholders for project setup and planning.
Ability to facilitate discovery and planning for projects of all scales and complexities.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse neighborhood stakeholders and commitment to working with vulnerable residents and their advocates to improve quality of life and health outcomes.
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, listening, and networking skills.
Ability to delegate, collaborate, and exercise tact and diplomacy in complex situations.
Ability to work independently under the general direction of leadership to meet performance objectives.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and with social media platforms.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Project management certification(s) preferred but not required.
Proficiency in languages other than English is a plus; applicants are asked to identify any in their application.

Responsibilities

Work with the Chief Culture Officer and Director, Health Outcomes and Culture Engagement to create short- and long-term plans advancing the office’s strategic plan, set milestone targets, and meet deadlines.
Establish, plan, manage, and close out approved projects, incorporating the voice of the community and defining start and finish dates and, where appropriate, milestones.
Facilitate clear, realistic, actionable project objectives that meet business requirements and stakeholder expectations, and develop work plans to achieve agreed results.
Develop processes for delegating and completing tasks, coordinate timelines across multiple projects, and clarify responsibility for each deliverable.
Identify, manage, and update project constraints and risks, adjusting schedules and targets as needed.
Work with the Chief Culture Officer on project financing to ensure sufficient budgets and resources to meet objectives within agreed timelines and constraints.
Coordinate units assigned to shared projects, keep team actions aligned, and make effective decisions about how to progress.
Organize project status reporting and communications, keeping stakeholders and team members informed of progress and issues; centralize project materials for access by the team and stakeholders.
Perform quality control during project development and ensure results are reviewed for continual improvement.
Engage diverse neighborhood stakeholders, community-based organizations, and residents, applying a health equity lens to planning and implementation.
Support and promote project management standards, policies, and processes, and maintain protected health information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
Write talking points and prepare the Director, Health Outcomes and Culture Engagement, and Chief Culture Officer for presentations with key stakeholders.
Represent the Office of Cultural Excellence and Health Engagement Zone initiative internally and externally, and present the office’s vision to the community.
Plan and organize team meetings and support strong internal communication.
Use social media to help share the office’s vision and work.
Attend events and conferences to support or represent the department or corporation.
Perform other duties as assigned.