Houston Methodist Hiring for IT Senior Project Manager at Houston, Texas Full Time

JOB SUMMARYAt 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.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESJob responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.PEOPLE – 25%Independently manages assigned projects to ensure outcomes match agreed upon customer expectations and outcomes. (EF)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. (EF) Guides and facilitates stakeholders throughout the organization in establishing detailed requirements for complex projects. (EF)SERVICE – 20%Independently plans and organizes projects. (Ef)Defines scope and objectives of assigned project(s). (EF)Determines time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing project. Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks. (EF)Serves as a mentor to more junior project managers. (EF)QUALITY/SAFETY – 25%Establishes the project quality plan, including the application of Portfolio & Process Management Office testing standards. (EF)Independently establishes the project risks and mitigation plans. (EF)Adheres to standards and procedures for project initiation, planning, execution, control, monitoring, and closure defined by the Portfolio & Process Management Office. (EF)FINANCE – 20%Prepares the Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) for the project and assist IT Financial Analyst(s) with the approval process. (Ef)Manages Purchase Orders (PO) and invoices throughout the project life cycle. (EF)Closes all project expenditures at the end of the project.(EF)GROWTH/INNOVATION – 10%Proposes opportunities to improve the Portfolio & Process Management Office and leads improvement initiatives by planning, implementing and ensuring adoption. (EF)Proactively manages own professional development and completes Individual Development Plan (IDP). (EF)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 REQUIREMENTSBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline with an information technology focus.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSFive years of successful experience in implementing large to enterprise scale and complex projects, preferably in a healthcare environment.CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIREDPMP and Prosci certifications preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREDDemonstrates 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 securityAbility 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 principlesProject management skills with ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environmentAbility to deliver projects using leading-edge technologyStrong knowledge of current technologiesStrong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidenceExceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively facilitate meetingsStrong teamwork and interpersonal skills.Ability to operate under a dual reporting relationship (IT, customers)Solid knowledge in Microsoft Office products SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWork AttireYes/NoUniform NoScrubsNoBusiness professionalYesOther (dept approved) NoOn-Call* No (for Non-Exempt or Exempt jobs)*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc) regardless of selection above. Travel** May require travel within YesHouston Metropolitan area May require travel outside Yes of Houston Metropolitan area **Travel specifications may vary by department. Please note any other special considerations to this job: __________________________Company Profile:Houston Methodist (HM) is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. HM consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area. HM also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, HM employs over 25,000 employees. Houston Methodist is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide the best patient care and service in a spiritual environment.In 2019 Houston Methodist and its physicians treated more than 6,333 international patients from more than 76 countries. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services’ consulting and education divisions also provide advisory services and training and development to health care organizations around the world.