Original job description
Job Summary
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.The Project Manager I leads and co-ordinates all aspects of the current projects undertaken by the department. The role will ensure the deliverables are completed on time and on budget, as identified in the project plan. The Project Manager I will identify and track metrics as they relate to the project deliverables. The role will provide consultation, guidance and support to designated project staff, contractors and stakeholders.
Duties/Accountabilities
Establishes detailed project charter, plans and objectives to outline timelines and project deliverables. Executes project plan according to project methodologies, ensures successful and coordinated completion of project components, consults with stakeholders as needed and ensures readiness for project implementation.
Tracks project progress according to project plan and identified metrics. Monitors and reports on the status of projects and major barriers encountered. Makes recommendations to Director regarding projects scope and related changes required to facilitate a successful outcome. Implements or contributes to the implementation of effective processes to assess project risks, identify risk mitigation strategies and monitor risk throughout the project lifecycle.
Participates in the development and monitoring of project budgets within the context of operations demands and environmental and resource constraints and uses best practice methods to thoroughly monitor and adhere to allocated budgets.
Provides leadership by giving advice or guidance in situations that require interpretation and judgment
Qualifications
A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration, Business Administration or relevant health care discipline with a minimum of five (5) year’s recent, related experience in project management and facilitating and managing consultation processes with a wide range of stakeholder groups. Project Management Professional designation considered an asset. Experience or working knowledge of population and public health is key to the success of this role. Excellent communication skills to function within a complex interdisciplinary environment including ability to communicate with the physician community. Computer literacy with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, project management and database applications.
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Responsibilities
Leads and coordinates projects from planning through implementation, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within budget while tracking progress, metrics, risks, and barriers. Provides guidance to project staff and stakeholders, reports project status, recommends scope changes, and contributes to budget oversight.
Requirements
Requires education and experience equivalent to a master's degree in health services administration, business administration, or a relevant healthcare discipline, plus at least five years of recent related project management and stakeholder consultation experience. Working knowledge of population and public health, strong communication skills, computer literacy, and the ability to communicate with physicians are important; a Project Management Professional designation is an asset.
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Stakeholder Consultation
- Project Coordination
- Metrics Tracking
- Risk Management
- Budget Monitoring
- Communication
- Leadership
- Population Health
- Public Health
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheet Applications
- Presentation Applications
- Database Applications
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Project Management
- Project Charter
- Project Plans
- Project Deliverables
- Project Methodologies
- Project Implementation
- Metrics Tracking
- Stakeholder Consultation
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Mitigation
- Project Lifecycle
- Budget Monitoring
- Population Health
- Public Health
- Healthcare
- Interdisciplinary Environment
- Physician Community
- Project Management Professional
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheets
- Presentation Applications
- Database Applications
