Project Manager IV

Job Profile Summary 

​This role focuses on managing operational aspects of ongoing projects from initiation through completion and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.   In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Administration Project Management duties: Serves as a liaison between the general project management office and the team members engaging in planning, reviews the status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, prepares status reports, and assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction.  A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs.  The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education.   A specialist level role that is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.  Typically manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager, coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals, resolving difficult and often complex problems. 

Job Overview 

This position is responsible for planning, tracking, managing, and finalizing a range of complex and cross-functional projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. Primary responsibilities include initial assessment of scope, effort and resources, writing project charters, facilitating project initiation meetings, detailed project planning, managing execution of project tasks, monitoring progress and timelines, and project status and other communication.  Will also serve as point person for ongoing support, troubleshooting issues, questions, or concerns. Provides project management support for stakeholder engagement, customer service, process improvement (LEAN), event coordination, and managing project teams. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and is responsible for delivering defined project outputs to time, budget and project quality criteria.  This position is responsible to ensure information flows smoothly between the project teams, relevant steering committees or advisory boards, and leadership. Prepares written, verbal, and visual communications regarding timelines, progress reports, and identifies risks/issues. 

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Master’s degree. 

2. Project Management certification, PMP, or equivalent. 

3. Five (5) years of experience managing complex projects in a healthcare environment. 

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1. Develops and aligns the project portfolio with organizational objectives, priorities, and strategies.  

2. Identifies opportunities for process improvement across departments and projects. Leads process assessment, reengineering, and implementation efforts to optimize efficiency, quality, and productivity. 

3. Develops and implements change ma