Project Manager- Strategy and Business Development

Location: Medical Center- Hybrid opportunity

Project Manager – Business Development and Strategic Initiatives

• Manage project planning and timelines, communicate and coordinate with leadership system-wide to progress new initiatives
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary corporate and clinical departments to investigate and identify market opportunities
• Organize and analyze data to inform decision-making for daily operations and future business planning
• Develop & deliver presentations for all levels of leadership
• Support department leadership as necessary
• Health care experience, preferably hospital/provider experience, is preferred but not necessary
• Role will be working in a matrixed reporting structure and will need to be comfortable balancing multiple priorities

At Houston Methodist, the Project Manager position is responsible for implementing and coordinating key strategic projects according to scope and department initiative. This position routinely develops, coordinates and completes projects from design implementation to measurement and maintenance of desired outcomes in coordination with management, developing meaningful reports to support business activities, and communicating professionally and persuasively verbally and in writing. This position monitors milestones and identifies potential barriers to assure successful execution and stabilization of processes, including monitoring and focusing on ongoing analysis of quality and financial outcomes. The Project Manager position regularly provides comprehensive communication regarding project analysis, assignment, timelines and progress reports to the leadership.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 identifies next steps.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 identified committees.

• Documents and implements training strategies for projects. Provides ongoing training, education, and communication required for projects across Houston Methodist and multiple departments, as appropriate.

• 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.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Utilizes efficient and cost-effective work practices with department resources and supplies; provides recommendations to reduce expenses. Completes timely and accurate expense reports as determined by leadership, as applicable.

• Provides supportive financial documentation related to assigned projects, to aid in the evaluation of project effectiveness.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 the efficiency and effectiveness of current practices. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Three years experience in a related discipline, managing multiple projects of a complex nature for a significant duration

• Master's degree combined with HM Fellow satisfies all experience requirements