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Position Description:
The Project Manager within the Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania (CPUP), is responsible for leading and managing key strategic initiatives in assigned areas across CPUP and the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS). The Project Manager is tasked with the development of robust project plans that detail scope, specific actions, accountable parties, deliverable timelines, and communication / training specifics for key projects and initiatives both within the team and across the institution. The Project Manager is CPUP's primary liaison with other UPHS entities and is responsible for assigned internal communications, as well as being a key member of the department's team.
Accountabilities• Determines scope and size of a project, as well as the requirements for each stage and builds a cohesive project plan with defined tasks and timelines.• Plans, directs, and coordinates project activities, manages resources and activities and maintains project focus by shifting priorities when necessary.• Manages systems and operational issues and is prepared to discuss through scheduling appropriate resources and utilizing communication tools. Participates in measurement activities, completes reports and provides project plan updates.• Delegates project tasks to interns when appropriate.• Coordinates assigned events. Plans/manages logistics for events, ensures departmental engagement, operates within budgetary guidelines.• Facilitates CPUP leadership rounds process, organizes, facilitates, and actively contributes to ad-hoc CPUP projects.• Organizes, facilitates, and actively contributes to standing committees.• Contributes to ongoing professional development of other team members.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree Healthcare, Finance, Business Administration, or Management And 2+ years experience required.

Master's Degree Healthcare Management or Business Administration preferred.

Microsoft Visio skills
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word, Access)
Ability to utilize critical thinking
Strong communication skills with all levels of staff and personnel

Additional Information:

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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