Project Manager at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Req ID:113813

Recruiter:Jin Young Lim

Shift: Days

Employment Status:Regular - Full Time

Salary Grade: S 18

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Job Summary

This role will manage projects as assigned through the Project Management Office The Project Manager will lead and implement projects that support key strategic initiatives across the research institute and at times, the hospital enterprise. This individual will manage projects that have a focus on process improvement, change management and systems implementation.

The Project Manager will could be required to deliver the following:

• Manage PMO assigned projects including the planning, scope, accountability, deliverables, timelines, communication and training, both within the team and across the institute.


• Assist Program Manager to develop and implement strategic and support plans for the project management office.


• Assist in planning and execution of project improvement initiatives.


• Lead Business Analysts activities as needed


• Manage RFP activities that include the following deliverables; Financial Assessment, Project Charter, Project Plan, Complete Request For Proposal (RFP), Bidders List, Reference Call Questions, Final Recommendation


• Assist in the education of PMO methodologies and processes to stakeholders across the institute.


• Plan, direct and optimize activities, interdependencies and resources across projects.


• Assist in the creation and use of measurement activities required to report on project effectiveness, return on investment (ROI) and other success metrics.


• Manage all project documentation based on the needs of each project.


• Manage risks and issues, lead corrective actions and ensure policy compliance.


• Utilize educational materials and opportunities for stakeholders.


• Collaborate with stakeholders and PMO team members to improve the quality of project and program delivery across the institute.


• Perform on-going learning and training related to project/program management, business analysis and Research Administration activities
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Project Identification
  
  
  
  • Identify and organize projects by defining project scope, goals and deliverables
  
  
  • Perform needs analyses to ensure that institutional needs are met
  
  
  • Identify key stakeholders and appropriate project team members
  
  
  
  

• Project Initiation and Planning
  
  
  
  • Secure project approval, determines resource availability, timeline and financial commitment, and manages project progress
  
  
  • Facilitate discussions to meet mutually agreed upon goals
  
  
  • Coordinate complex customer input, ideas and feedback
  
  
  • Complete detailed project plan documents, including project work breakdown structure, schedule, roles and responsibilities
  
  
  • Manage and communicate project objectives and goals to the project team
  
  
  • Present project plan documents to key stakeholders and audiences
  
  
  
  

• Project Execution
  
  
  
  • Manage project execution from start to finish including tracking progress, identifying issues and mitigating risks
  
  
  • Establish rapport with collaborating departments and teams
  
  
  • Meet regularly with project sponsors including to communicate progress toward project milestones and project status, provide insights into project health, proactively escalate issues and provide recommendations for bringing projects back into alignment with expected outcomes when needed
  
  
  
  

• Project Closure
  
  
  
  • Complete post-project evaluations to determine project outcomes
  
  
  • Ensure project outcome is in alignment with desired impact and results
  
  
  • Complete lessons learned and present outcomes and findings to key stakeholders and audiences
  
  
  • Assemble and archive project documents
  
  
  
  

Job Responsibilities (Continued)

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

Required Education and Experience

Required education: Bachelor's degree

Required Experience:

• Three (3) years of project management, quality or process improvement experience

Preferred Education, Experience & Cert/Lic

Preferred Experience:

• Five (5) years of project management, quality or process improvement experience.


• Five (5) years of business analysis experience.


• One (1) year of experience managing cross-functional teams


• Previous experience in a healthcare or research related environment

Preferred Licenses/certificates/registrations:

Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) or Black Belt (CSSGB) Certifications

Additional Technical Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of Project Management Body of Knowledge guidelines (PMBOK) including productivity tools, project charters, work plans and budgets.


• Intermediate knowledge of Business Analysis Body of Knowledge guidelines (BABOK)


• Intermediate knowledge of quality improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)


• Intermediate knowledge of change management principles including organizational dynamics, change theory, and improvement methods / tools


• Intermediate knowledge of risk management principles


• Fundamental knowledge of healthcare / research operations and systems


• Advanced proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation & diagramming software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)


• Excellent verbal and written communications skills


• Excellent time management skills


• Excellent organizational skills


• Strong analytical skills


• Solid negotiation skills


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision


• Ability to gather, analyze and make recommendations/decisions based on data


• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels


• Ability to influence others to accomplish tasks outside of the direct span of control

All CHOP employees who work in a patient building or who provide patient care are required to receive an annual influenza vaccine unless they are granted a medical or religious exemption.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for its patients, family members, visitors and employees. In an effort to achieve this goal, employment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, other than for positions with regularly scheduled hours in New Jersey, is contingent upon an attestation that the job applicant does not use tobacco products.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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