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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Experience
- 5 years of experience in project management with progressive responsibility
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in project management in a healthcare environment
- 2 years of experience in supervision or lead project management
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Computer Science, Business, health service, or related field
Certification Summary
- No professional certifications required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficient at an expert level in Microsoft Project or comparable project management software
- Proficient at a high level in the use Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Able to demonstrate organizational, analytical, fiscal management, and time management skills
- Highly skilled in communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Excellent verbal and writing skills for executive communications and project reporting
- Able to develop and maintain good working relationships and interact positively and productively with teams, including administrative staff and executive leadership
- Able to function in a dynamic environment subject to impromptu changes in schedules, priorities, and project scope
- Able to lead projects from inception to completion with minimal management supervision and to assist other team members in learning these skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop and complete complex projects across large system
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and competing priorities through time management and relationship management
- Demonstrated ability to influence decision makers and actions across a large system
Job Responsibilities
- Develops and monitors detailed implementation plans and ensures flawless implementation with stakeholders in support of department strategy, decisions, and direction.
- Maintains robust project management tracking process, regularly provides updates on projects, and escalates appropriate issues in a professional and timely manner.
- Creates effective presentations for executive-level communications and facilitates meetings for clear objectives and meaningful outcomes.
- Provides high-level consultative, technical, and decision-making support to department. Conducts due diligence and research and analyzes/interprets data, processes, and systems related to assigned projects.
- Works collaboratively with the department’s internal resources and external resources (both at Children’s and national peer programs).
- Provides project portfolio management services and support.
- Oversees multiple project implementations concurrently while managing and providing leadership support to assigned project managers.
- Supervises data management coordinators and guides project managers by providing implementation and leadership direction.
- Directly manages impromptu and scheduled critically needed projects as needed.
- Takes a lead role in documenting project management protocols, procedures, and guidelines.
- Provides implementation services independently, including project management, strategic planning, rollout support, system selection, and operational planning.
- Acts as point of escalation for project managers and team members.
- Oversees team status reporting and escalates issues and resource needs.
- Manages the development and progress of project plans, including master schedule, budget impact, resource allocation, and risk management.
- Communicates project plans and milestones with department, all project team members, users, and other stakeholders.
- Establishes internal support for methods used.
- Manages project management expectations effectively, involving the right partners at the right time to accomplish collective goals and ensure that projects remain in line with operational goals.
- As assigned, acts as a liaison to system resources, including academics, fundraising, marketing, communication, and finance.
- Tracks and facilitates department strategic plan, specifically in regard to clinical and business operation programs.
- Responsible for all aspects of managing and leading a team including interviewing, hiring, training, developing, directing work and processes, managing performance, recognizing, and rewarding employees.
- Mentor team members to encourage personal and professional growth.
- Encourage ongoing skill development by providing opportunities for continued education.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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Skills Required
- 5 years of experience in project management with progressive responsibility
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Computer Science, Business, health service, or related field
- Proficient at an expert level in Microsoft Project or comparable project management software
- Proficient at a high level in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Organizational, analytical, fiscal management, and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for executive-level reporting
- Ability to lead projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities and influence decision makers across a large system
- Experience in project management in a healthcare environment
- 2 years of supervision or lead project management experience
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta and has not been reviewed or approved by Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with on‑site or near‑site primary care, a 24/7 nurse line, Teladoc, and counseling resources. Wellness services such as fitness centers, classes, and biometric screenings reinforce access to care and preventive support.
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Parental & Family Support — Near‑site child care, a child‑care credit, adoption and fertility assistance, and paid parental and other leaves indicate strong family‑oriented support. Everyday convenience perks like a free concierge service further ease caregiving and life logistics.
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Retirement Support — A dual‑plan setup with a 403(b) savings plan and a separate employer‑funded 401(a) growth plan signals meaningful long‑term financial support. Financial‑wellness resources are also highlighted.
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Insights
What We Do
For more than 100 years, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has depended on clinical and nonclinical employees to help make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Consistently ranked as one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s is the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. We’re also one of Atlanta’s leading employers and have been recognized as one of the nation’s top places to work. Our System includes: • 789 licensed beds • Three hospitals • Urgent Care Centers • Marcus Autism Center • Center for Advanced Pediatrics • Support Center for nonclinical staff • More than 14,000 employees, including more than 4,400 nurses and 2,300 physicians representing more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs Why Children’s? Here are some of the reasons new graduates and experienced clinicians alike choose Children’s. • We manage more than 1.1 million patient visits and 44,400 surgical procedures annually. • We are home to the only Level 1 and one of the only Level 2 pediatric trauma centers in Georgia. • We take a team approach to care. Our clinicians collaborate with social workers, chaplains, music therapists, therapy dogs and many others to help ensure kids receive comprehensive care.
