JOB SUMMARY
Plans, executes and finalizes projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. Acquires resources and coordinates the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. With senior management defines the project's objectives and oversees quality control throughout its life cycle.
Key Job Responsibilities
Essential Function
Directs and manages project development from beginning to end.
- Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
- Develops best practices and tools for project execution and management
- Develops full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
- Effectively communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner
- Estimates the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
- Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes when necessary
- With senior management, determines and assesses need for additional staff and/or consultants and assists in making the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.
- Develops best practices and tools for project execution and management
- Sets and continually manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
- Conducts project post mortems and creates recommendation reports in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
Directs and manages project timeline in an efficient and effective manner.
- Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path.
- Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
- Tracks project milestones and deliverables
- Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirement documentation and presentations
- Determines the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas
- Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential crises and devises contingency plans
Works collaboratively with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis in an efficient, customer responsive and value added manner, in compliance with MEDCARE standards and promotes customer satisfaction to manage and direct projects
- Coaches, mentors, motivates and supervises project team members and contractors, and influences them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
- Builds, develops and grows any business relationships vital to the success of the project
Essential Function
- Recommends and works with senior management to negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the organization, when necessary
- Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team
Maintains confidentiality of patient, department and/or hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e., HIPAA, Confidentiality and Compliance Policies) for any purpose
Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Responds to problems/opportunities to improve work environment and participates in unit based performance improvement activities which includes committees, monitoring and follow-up.
Demonstrates flexibility to work as needed to provide continuous IT systems, applications and services.
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demand
N/A
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
Weight
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Lifting
Carrying
Pushing
Pulling
Climbing
Balancing
Stooping
Kneeling
Crouching
Crawling
Reaching
Handling
Grasping
Feeling
Talking
Hearing
Repetitive Motions
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
Qualifications
Education
Education Level
Education Details
Required/ Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience in Business, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Math or Engineering. Healthcare background,
Preferred
Work Experience
Experience
Experience Details
Required/ Preferred
Minimum 4 years experience
Of direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects from planning through execution.
Required
and
Experience leading cross-functional teams is required. Must have experience in defining, planning, and executing projects of various durations and budgets.
Required
and
Experience with IT related projects is a plus. Familiarity with Smartsheet Project Management Software is a plus.
Preferred
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience in Business, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Math or Engineering
- Minimum 4 years experience of direct work experience in a project management capacity
- Experience leading cross-functional teams
- Experience in defining, planning, and executing projects
- Experience with IT related projects
- Familiarity with Smartsheet Project Management Software
What We Do
Regional One Health is a prominent healthcare organization in Memphis, TN, serving a five-state region. It operates the only Level I trauma center within 150 miles of Memphis, acting as the region's safety net with inpatient and outpatient services, including specialized care for trauma, burns, and neonates.
