GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Senior Project Manager leads cross-functional project teams to implement the initiatives of Bryan Health. Responsibilities include developing project plans and management of all costs, tasks, issues, risks, schedules and resources as per the project plan, while developing and maintaining a working relationship with stakeholders and customers as determined by the project. Provides agreed upon deliverable goals throughout the project life cycle.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
2. *Provides successful leadership in the timely delivery of large, medium and small projects.
3. *Increases and maintains current knowledge of the healthcare industry, the organization's business, project management practices and project management methodologies.
4. *Creates and manages project schedules to ensure overall project success, emphasizing innovative solutions, value management, quality assurance, functional efficiency and client satisfaction.
5. Adheres to internal Project Management best practices and PMP methodology and procedures; learns, fully understands and uses all Bryan Health planning and implementation tools such as Microsoft Project Enterprise Management Solutions, Cost Benefit Analysis, the RFP Process, quality assurance and control, and any other standardized approach developed to improve the course and outcome of projects.
6. *Identifies the scope, goals, objectives, requirements and limitations of the project.
7. *Assesses the impact of projects by supporting activities that meet the respective project aims, communicating with team members, resource managers, senior management, departments and sponsors regarding the project, determining measures, that assess the level of project success and using external comparisons and benchmarks to establish organizational standards for project management.
8. *Assimilates large volumes of information from different sources and visualizes/analyzes relationships between parts/whole; recognizes, respects and incorporates the diverse ideas, perspective and values of team members to meet organizational and project objects.
9. *Develops and implements quality improvement planning, measurement and improvement cycles related to projects as assigned.
10. *Plans, executes and manages the tasks, phases and deliverable of the project based on the identified project goals and objectives; closes the project when completed and captures knowledge accrued.
11. Advances work knowledge by participating in continuing education in-services, reading periodicals and literature and seeking ongoing development opportunities.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of system development life cycles and project methodologies.
2. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment, software applications and other equipment relevant to work function of assigned areas.
3. Knowledge of the structure and functions of a hospital and medical center system.
4. Ability to analyze problems, identify needs, priorities risks, manage change and implement effective work strategies.
5. Ability to manage the scope, time, cost, complexity and quality of the assigned project.
6. Ability to translate project purpose and vision into measurable, obtainable outcomes.
7. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple tasks and projects with minimal supervision.
8. Ability to monitor budget and predict buying and spending patterns in alignment with the medical center strategic objectives.
9. Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
10. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
11. Ability to coordinate multiple services and functions among staff in frequently high stress situations in order to achieve project goals.
12. Ability to utilize knowledge of formal and informal organizational structures to escalate issues and facilitate effective decision making at optimal times.
13. Ability to utilize leadership and teamwork skills to freely gain support and cooperation from coworkers throughout the organization and external vendors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in business or relevant area of study required. Certification of Project Management (PMP) required.

Minimum of five (5) years leading moderate to large projects using established project management methodologies required. Minimum of five (5) years business experience, preferably in the healthcare industry, required.