Project Manager, Health Innovation and Technology Assessment

Ontario Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Health in Ontario is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Health Innovation Pathway initiatives, coordinating planning, implementation and evaluation to improve patient outcomes and system value.

The role requires navigating with OH programs, regions, MOH and external partners, reporting to leadership and driving complex multi-workstream projects with strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of project management experience in healthcare.
• Experience with matrixed structures and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong planning, change management and process development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-priority, long-term health-tech projects with provincial scope.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Engage with OH programs, regions, MOH and external partners.
• Lead governance, risk management and status reviews.
• Develop materials for executive review and communication.
• Create and improve project and portfolio management standards.

Skills

PM skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Health Sciences

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences

Project Management certification

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Project

Visio

Excel

Job description

At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value.

How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

Job title: Project Manager, Health Innovation and Technology Assessment Status: Full-Time Permanent Salary Range: $93,422.14 - $121, 355.94 Bargaining unit: AMAPCEO Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 weekly hours

The Health Innovation Pathway (HIP) brings promising innovations into the health system, improving patient outcomes, driving economic growth and helping Ontario’s health system reach its full potential. It is designed to accelerate the adoption of new technologies that can improve patient care. The pathway connects the dots for end-to-end innovation adoption in Ontario, creating a single window to introduce new solutions and giving health service providers the tools they need to improve care. The program includes the Health Technology Assessment program at Ontario Health and has built upon that program to include a concierge service that will act as a single point of contact to provide navigational and advisory supports, as well as implementation planning and adoption for new technologies.

Under the direction of the Director, Health Innovation and Technology Assessment, the Project Manager will oversee project level activities as well as aspects of planning, implementation, and evaluation of HIP. They will also be responsible for engaging with OH programs, regions, Ministry of Health (MOH), external partners and relevant ministries and agencies. A strong collaborative working relationship with the leadership teams across Ontario Health is essential. The Project Manager is an integral member of the Health Innovation Pathway program and plays a key leadership role in ensuring that the team achieves its objectives and its annual commitments to the Ministry of Health. This incumbent manages complex, multi-workstream projects to an acceptable level of risk by balancing scope, time, cost and quality while maintaining a positive environment that promotes individual development and high-performance standards.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Manages projects of high priority, complexity and long-term duration with provincial scope for the Health Innovation Pathway including managing all applications to the pathway throughout their lifecycle.
• Manages multiple projects concurrently.
• Pulls diverse internal and external interdisciplinary groups together, emphasizing interdependence, shared overall objectives, and the need for combined skills.
• Promotes a team environment to foster high levels of engagement and morale.
• Monitors all project deliverables to ensure successful delivery within the constraints of scope, schedule, cost and quality.
• Leads complex interdependencies between projects and key partners.
• Conducts regularly scheduled status reviews, provides business guidance, identifies deviations to work plan and implements corrective action.
• Develops and presents material for review and informational purposes using excellent written, verbal, and graphical communications skills, with ability to express complex concepts effectively.
• Be the key interface with Managers, Directors, executives and internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates exceptional tactical and critical strategic thinking.
• Performs cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.
• Creates new or improves existing project and portfolio management standards (including processes and tools).

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience A Master’s Degree in Health Sciences; Health Administration, Business Administration or related field is an asset; an undergraduate Degree in Health Sciences, Health Administration, Business Administration or related field is required. Project Management certification is an asset. 5-8 years of relevant Project Management experience leading projects in a healthcare environment is required including managing medium to large projects/programs with progressively increasing scale and scope of execution authority. Experience working with clinical experts, technical teams, and healthcare administrators. Demonstrated success working in matrixed management structures and engaging diverse stakeholder groups to achieve organizational goals. Strong understanding of the healthcare sector and experience working within healthcare system environments.

Knowledge and Skills Strong planning and project management skills. Experience in change management, process development and business/project management operations is preferred. Ability to successfully execute multiple large-scale, complex, high-risk projects. Ability to lead staff in a project environment. Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, clinicians; external healthcare organizations, and customers/vendors. Ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders to establish trust, credibility and respect. Must be passionate about leadership, organizational health, culture, values and team development. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a hands-on manner, adjusting to issues as needed in a dynamic work environment. Ability to prioritize and effectively anticipate and respond to issues as they arise. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, evaluate alternatives, find solutions, and make decisions. Excellent presentation and facilitation skills. Ability to distill complex concepts by providing clarity to an executive level audience. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio and Excel.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Ontario Health (OH) welcomes applications from candidates across Ontario. Please note that this role follows an in-office work model, requiring employees to work from a designated, approved Ontario Health location.

Ontario Health is the provincial agency responsible for ensuring Ontarians receive high-quality health care services where and when they need them. Since it was established in June 2019, Ontario Health has brought together the strengths of many existing health care organizations to work together to build a better health care system for all Ontarians. Building on the expertise and knowledge of our people, we are committed to applying the best of what we collectively do, and in partnership with others, to transform the health system and improve the quality and delivery of care for patients, families, and health care providers.