Project Manager II

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 76,139 - 109,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Exclusive discounts for staff

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Project Manager II to act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders. This role involves developing project plans, gathering requirements, and leading initiatives to improve efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a Master's Degree and extensive experience in managing healthcare projects, along with strong communication and organizational skills. The position comes with a comprehensive health benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 7-10 years of related experience in healthcare.
• Current registration with a relevant professional College/Association if applicable.
• Excellent communication skills within interdisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of assigned projects for the Data and Solutions Infrastructure team.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed on time and on budget.
• Coordinate project activities and manage resources.

Skills

Project management principles

Communication skills

Financial management

Facilitation and negotiation

Education

Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration or relevant discipline

Tools

Project management software

Spreadsheet applications

Database applications

Job description

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $55.27/Hr. – CAD $79.45/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Project Manager II with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

At VCH, we are looking for a strong Project Manager II who can act as a liaison between our technical team and a range of business stakeholders across the organization. You will develop project plans, gather and refine requirements, and lead meetings to keep initiatives moving forward. After helping to clarify and document business requests, you will partner with technical leaders to design and plan solutions, working with the team to ensure efficient delivery while keeping project sponsors informed. We are seeking someone with a proven track record of managing projects, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Our ideal candidate is comfortable using AI tools and has experience leveraging them to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all aspects of assigned projects for the Data and Solutions Infrastructure team and across VCH.
• Ensure that project deliverables are completed on time and on budget, as described in the project plan.
• Lead and coordinate project activities, including financial responsibility for the project and management of resources as needed to meet the schedule and budget.
• Work with stakeholders at all levels and inspire others to achieve goals and deliverables through facilitation, effective communication of corporate visions, and fostering a culture in which individual competencies can thrive.
• Establish project teams and provide leadership, guidance and support to designated project staff. Projects may involve process improvement and work redesign, productivity review/staff deployment, and the provision of strategic information to support those processes.
• Communicate with all levels of staff and management within the Data and Solutions Infrastructure team and across VCH to facilitate consensus, consult, negotiate and share information.
• Liaise with consultants, vendors and other health care entities and external agencies to negotiate contracts for the provision of goods and services.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration, Business Administration, or a relevant health care discipline with seven (7) to ten (10) years of recent, related experience that includes hospital budgeting, managing large‑scale projects, and facilitating and managing consultation processes with a wide range of stakeholder groups.
• Current registration with a relevant professional College/Association, if applicable.
• Excellent communication skills to function within a complex interdisciplinary environment, including the ability to communicate with the physician community.
• Computer literacy with word‑processing, spreadsheet, presentation, project management and database applications.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Displays comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies and ability to coach team members on these skills.
• Uses sound business acumen to manage the fiscal resources of assigned projects/services in a financially responsible manner consistent with the organization’s overall goals.
• Utilizes initiative, vision, independent thinking and creative problem‑solving abilities to implement project plans and realize project completion.
• Maintains a broad knowledge of patient care delivery systems in primary, acute and community settings.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of available resources for projects and applicable stakeholder groups, providing feedback and detailed analysis on project processes and making recommendations as required.
• Utilizes effective facilitation, persuasion and negotiation abilities to achieve consensus, resolve conflict and achieve desired outcomes.
• Works effectively under time pressure to meet deadlines, balance work priorities and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Vaccine Policy

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly‑funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for the offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.
• Growth of your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services available to employees and their immediate families.
• Recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

EEO Statement

We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.