Sr. Project Manager - Houston Operations

We’re searching for a Senior Project Manager, someone who’s ready to be part of the best ranked children’s hospital in Texas, and among the best in the nation. In this position, you will lead and be responsible for projects which are complex, multi-disciplinary and enterprise-wide to provide expertise in short and long-term assignments internal and external to the designated areas of responsibilities. Key functions of this role include team development, monitoring, and guidance; work process analysis and improvement, data analysis and creative problem solving, and facilitation of various strategic initiatives.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities
·       Manages multiple complex projects.
·       Manages projects delegated by leadership including, but not limited to, business planning and development, strategic planning, financial analysis, development of affiliations and contracts, medical staffing, facilities planning and construction, and operations planning and development.
·       Coordinates resources needed for completion of assigned projects. Includes managing and coordinating data, information and/or personnel.
·       Manages the completion of projects/assessments. Monitors progress against plan and budget. When necessary, adjusts plan with approval of project sponsors.
·       Maintains regular communication with project stakeholders regarding progress of project/assessment.
·       Analyzes issues and data related to projects and presents findings to leadership for effective decision-making. Presents recommendations orally and in writing in a clear, concise format.
·       Follow-up during and after assignments to evaluate the effectiveness of the project.
·       Serves as lead and point-person for long-term projects as requested.
·       Performs a variety of duties to support areas of responsibilities.
·       Provides services internal and external requiring a high level of project management and operations expertise.
·       Must have proficiency presenting to high level executives

Skills & Requirements
·       Required bachelor's degree with a preferred bachelor's degree in business administration, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or other related healthcare, business, or science field preferred
·       Required 5 years relevant work experience, including 2 years of experience managing medium to large-sized projects
·       A master's degree in business administration, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or other related healthcare, business, or science field may substitute for two years of relevant work experience

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. 

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children