Project Management Lead

Role overview

Project delivery and leadership

• Develop and implement projects, leading resources across the organization to deliver objectives on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Plan, schedule, and control project activities against scope, timelines, and cost parameters.
• Form and guide project teams, build stakeholder relationships, and lead multiple projects while prioritizing effectively.
• Provide project management leadership, expertise, and training using recognized standards and best practices.
• Support operational improvement initiatives using evidence-based quality improvement methodologies.

Project portfolio and schedule

• Projects include capital redevelopment, information technology, and operational improvement, often involving partner hospitals and healthcare agencies.
• Off-hours or non-business hours may be required during critical project implementation periods.
• Reliable transportation for travel to partner sites may be required.

Education and credentials

• Four-year undergraduate degree in project management, business, clinical informatics, or healthcare.
• PMP designation, or ability to achieve it within 12 months of starting.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Quality Improvement certification is preferred; Change Management and ITIL certifications are assets.
• Evidence of continuing education in related fields.

Experience and competencies

• At least 3 years of project management experience using project management tools and techniques.
• At least 3 years of experience building and maintaining effective teams and working relationships.
• Working knowledge of project management and continuous quality improvement methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Experience in workflow process mapping and risk management and mitigation strategies; healthcare experience is preferred.
• Leadership, stakeholder engagement, delegation, coaching, mentoring, facilitation, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution capabilities.
• Adult learning and training experience; effective communication and presentation skills; budget awareness; ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
• Independent decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Workplace arrangement

• Currently works onsite with colleagues, project teams, and vendors, with an option to work from home part time as project deliverables allow.