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IT Sr Project Manager
Location:
Hybrid, 8100 Greenbriar St,
Houston,
TX 77054
- Job Ref:
- JR-4116
- Time Type:
- Full Time
- Job Shift:
- Day
- Job Type:
- Full Time
At Houston Methodist, the IT Sr. Project Manager position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities of large to enterprise scale and complexity technology projects to ensure that goals and objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame, funding parameters and requirements. Executes the project plans and activities following project management best practices ensuring quality and integrity of the information throughout the entire life cycle of the project. Interacts with stakeholders across the organization including Sr. Leadership and Executives in order to accomplish goals. Serves as a role model and mentor to more junior staff
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONSExempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline with an information technology focus.
EXPERIENCE
- Five years of successful experience in implementing large to enterprise scale and complex projects, preferably in a healthcare environment.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred
- PMP - Certified Project Management Professional (PMI) and
- PROSCI - Certified in Prosci Change Management (PROSCI)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Project management skills with ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environment
- Ability to deliver projects using leading-edge technology
- Strong knowledge of current technologies
- Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively facilitate meetings
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to operate under a dual reporting relationship (IT, customers)
- Solid knowledge in Microsoft Office products
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Independently manages assigned projects to ensure outcomes match agreed upon customer expectations and outcomes.
- Effectively communicates project information to stakeholders through agreed upon channels and timelines. This includes communicating with multiple levels of the organization including Senior and Executive leaders.
- Guides and facilitates stakeholders throughout the organization in establishing detailed requirements for complex projects
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Independently plans and organizes projects.
- Defines scope and objectives of assigned project(s).
- Determines time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing project. Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.
- Serves as a mentor to more junior project managers.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Establishes the project quality plan, including the application of Portfolio & Process Management Office testing standards.
- Independently establishes the project risks and mitigation plans.
- Adheres to standards and procedures for project initiation, planning, execution, control, monitoring, and closure defined by the Portfolio & Process Management Office.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepares the Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) for the project and assist IT Financial Analyst(s) with the approval process.
- Manages Purchase Orders (PO) and invoices throughout the project life cycle.
- Closes all project expenditures at the end of the project.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Proposes opportunities to improve the Portfolio & Process Management Office and leads improvement initiatives by planning, implementing and ensuring adoption.
- Proactively manages own professional development and completes Individual Development Plan (IDP).
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: No
- Business professional: Yes
- Other (department approved): No
- On Call* No
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline with an information technology focus.
EXPERIENCE
- Five years of successful experience in implementing large to enterprise scale and complex projects, preferably in a healthcare environment.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred
- PMP - Certified Project Management Professional (PMI) and
- PROSCI - Certified in Prosci Change Management (PROSCI)
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Houston Methodist also includes a research institute; a comprehensive residency program; international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care clinics, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities. Come lead with us!
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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