At our company, our mission starts with our people. Guided by our HEART values of Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust, we strive to create a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work every day. As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead complex, multidisciplinary, or enterprise-wide projects and provide expertise for short- and long-term assignments within and beyond your designated areas of responsibility. You’ll develop and guide project teams, monitor progress, analyze and improve work processes, use data to solve problems, and support strategic initiatives.
The Senior Project Manager will play a critical role in advancing the strategic priorities of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, Urgent Care, and the Clinically Integrated Network. Partnering closely with the President, this role will lead projects ranging from targeted organizational initiatives to complex, system-wide efforts. Key areas of focus will include expanding patient access, transforming the patient and family experience, strengthening clinician well-being, and accelerating innovative models of care, including virtual and alternative care delivery. This individual will be an important driver of the five-year strategic plan, helping turn bold ideas into meaningful and sustainable results.
ResponsibilitiesJob Duties & Responsibilities
• Leads multiple complex, multidisciplinary, or enterprise-wide projects involving strategic planning, business development, financial analysis, affiliations, contracts, staffing, facilities, and operations
• Coordinates resources, data, information, and personnel to complete assigned projects
• Monitors project progress against plans and budgets and adjusts plans with project sponsor approval as needed
• Communicates project progress, issues, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership
• Analyzes project data and presents findings to support informed decision-making
• Evaluates project effectiveness during and after completion and serves as the primary contact for long-term initiatives
• Coordinates team goals, tracks progress, and provides quarterly updates to executive leadership
• Identifies and implements improvements to work processes, efficiency, and communication across teams
• Provides project management and operations guidance to senior leaders on issues involving multiple departments
• Participates in task forces, leadership committees, and strategic planning initiatives with external healthcare partners
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal teams, leadership, and external partners
Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5 years of relevant work experience, including 2 years managing medium to large-sized projects required
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, nursing, or a related healthcare, business, or science field preferred
• A master’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, nursing, or a related healthcare, business, or science field may substitute for 2 years of relevant work experience
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience
- At least 2 years managing medium to large-sized projects
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, nursing, or a related healthcare, business, or science field
- Master's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, nursing, or a related healthcare, business, or science field may substitute for 2 years of relevant work experience
What We Do
Texas Children's Hospital is a world-renowned pediatric hospital in Houston, Texas, specializing in pediatric and women's health. Consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas and among the best in the nation, it leads in patient care, education, and research. The hospital provides a wide range of specialized services, including cardiology, neurology, and cancer care, to create a healthier future for children and women.
