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Sr Project Manager - Houston Methodist West

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston, TX
Full Time
Senior
about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

At Houston Methodist, the Senior Project Manager position is responsible for initiating, defining and managing very high-profile projects of considerable complexity. This position sets the strategic direction for the assigned area of responsibility, ensuring completion of projects related to quality processes, systems linkages, documentation, reporting, metrics and review. The Senior Project Manager position has full project life cycle ownership; leading, coordinating, and completing projects from planning and design implementation to measurement and maintenance of desired outcomes with minimal supervision, developing meaningful reports to support business activities, and communicating professionally and persuasively verbally and in writing. This position monitors milestones and identification of potential barriers, providing innovation recommendations and solutions to assure successful execution and stabilization of process. The Senior Project Manager position regularly provides and disseminates project analysis, assignment, timelines and progress reports to leadership, as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establishes and maintains clear and concise communication, leading and initiating problem resolution related to the project scope.
  • Identifies needs and constraints of project scope and status availability.
  • Facilitates communication, managing stakeholder(s) expectations.
  • Executes project requests from customers and department leadership.
  • Serves as an effective liaison between multiple client groups and stakeholders across various levels of management.
  • Works creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment fostering teamwork, innovation and excellence.
  • Actively leads and participates in meetings and provides meaningful contributions that drive decision-making and clearly identifies next steps.
  • Responsible for directing, developing, and implementing operational projects as assigned.
  • Develops and manages project team and scope, goals and critical success factors, effectively communicating progress and delivering timely project outputs.
  • Works in collaboration with leader to drive project to successful outcomes, serving in an advisory capacity for complex business decisions.
  • Works with leadership teams across multiple departments to identify priorities and achieve organizational alignment.
  • Actively participates in internal quality-improvement teams, proactively driving quality-improvement initiatives.
  • Develops and presents communications such as reports and presentations with compelling data for leadership review.
  • Analyzes, measures and drives project performance utilizing data gathering tools and methods.
  • Develops and leads training strategies, education and communication related to projects.
  • Tracks project status, coordinates deadlines, identifies barriers, and implements solutions.
  • Utilizes software applications to create/compose senior management level communications and reports.
  • Utilizes efficient and cost-effective work practices, provides recommendations to reduce expenses.
  • Prepares estimates and detailed project plans for all phases of the project.
  • Participates in strategic planning, generates and communicates new ideas, and supports hospital and department goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Five years experience in a related discipline, managing multiple complex projects for a significant duration.
  • Master's degree combined with HM Fellow satisfies all experience requirements.
  • Demonstrates skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the job, assessed through ongoing evaluations.
  • Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English, especially regarding activities impacting safety or security.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers.
  • 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 (pivot tables, v-lookups, managing large data sets).
  • Intermediate word-processing and presentation software skills.
  • Strong project and time management skills.
  • Resourcefulness, independence, and judgment in problem-solving.
  • Flexibility in handling change and multiple high-priority demands.
  • Professional handling of confidential/sensitive information.

Nice to Have

  • PMP - Certified Project Management Professional (PMI).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Five years of related project management experience or four years with demonstrated progressive responsibility, or a Master's degree with HM Fellow.

Benefits & Perks

  • Not explicitly specified in the description.

Working at Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation. The growing campus offers 253 beds and access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available, including cardiology, neurology, cancer care, orthopedics, gastroenterology, bariatrics, childbirth with level III NICU, emergency care, and advanced imaging.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 26, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

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About Houston Methodist Hospital

Website

houstonmethodist.org

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Houston, TX

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

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