Project Manager - HM System Staffing

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains formal and informal communication with partners, clinicians and department leadership to identify needs and constraints of project scope and status availability. Coordinates communication and assists in managing stakeholder(s) expectations.
• Serves as an effective liaison between multiple client groups and stakeholders across various levels of management.
• Actively participates in meetings, as assigned, and provides meaningful contributions that assist in driving decision-making and aids in clearly identifying next steps.
• Effectively implements and manages project needs with various stakeholders, including clear communication and timely delivery of project outputs.
• Creates and develops presentations and informational materials, as appropriate.
• Provides input to clients in an advisory capacity in order to help individuals make sound business decisions by identifying needs, making assessments, and problem solving.
• Develops project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Oversees work efforts as appropriate to ensure the best possible delivery of service, quality outcomes, and high customer satisfaction.
• Assists with developing and preparing clear and concise communications, business cases/analysis, reports and presentations with compelling data for leadership review.
• Utilizes data gathering tools and methods to analyze and gather data needed for project requirements.
• Communicates and disseminates timely data analysis and findings to management and appropriate entities and/or committees.
• Documents and implements training strategies for projects.
• Provides ongoing training, education, and communication required for projects across Houston Methodist and multiple departments.
• Tracks the status and coordinates deadlines of all assigned projects, utilizing a variety of software application.
• Identifies potential barriers to project progression and works towards solutions/resolutions.
• Participates in strategic planning for department.
• Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality or service.
• Supports hospital and department goals and offers innovative solutions through participation in department projects to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Three years experience in a related discipline, managing multiple projects of a complex nature for a significant duration or a Master's degree combined with HM Fellow.
• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with sponsors, project team members, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills (e.g., creating pivot tables, performing v-lookups, managing large data sets).
• Intermediate word-processing and presentation software skills.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Exhibits resourcefulness, independent action, and judgment appropriate to the position.
• Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the face of changing demands.

Nice to Have

• Experience with data analysis tools and methods.
• Experience in healthcare or hospital project management.

Qualifications

• Educational background: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree with HM Fellow satisfies all experience requirements.

Benefits & Perks

• Not explicitly specified in the description.