Project Manager, IT Project Management

Hsnsudbury; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Sciences North is seeking an experienced Project Manager to link IT strategy with execution across local, regional, and provincial levels. You will ensure timely, efficient, and quality IT system implementations using PM best practices and work under the Director of Informatics.

You will define project scope with stakeholders, develop integrated plans, and manage budgets and resources. Strong change management, cross‑functional leadership, and excellent communication are essential for

Qualifications

• Defines project scope with stakeholders.
• Develops integrated project plans and tracks milestones.
• Prepares funding proposals with business cases.
• Establishes objectives and measures for project completion.
• Identifies resources, time, money, and equipment required.
• Applies change management and PM practices to goals and timelines.
• Coordinates cross-domain resources to meet deadlines and budget.
• Manages project budget, authorizes purchases, and reports finances.
• Promotes policy and standards compliance including privacy and security.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project teams across a large portfolio.
• Lead PM methodologies within IT and clinical systems.
• Provide training and promote PM knowledge sharing.
• Support accreditation and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Health Administration

PMP Certification

Health and Safety Awareness (4 steps)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hospital information systems

Job description

KEY FUNCTION

Act as the link between eHealth Strategy and Execution (e.g. local, regional, provincial, or national strategy). Ensure the timely, efficient, and quality implementation of Information Technology (IT) systems and services, utilizing project management best practices.

REPORTING

Under the general direction of the Director, Informatics.

DUTIES

• Define the scope of a project in collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Develop and execute integrated project plans, and ensure accurate and appropriate deliverables, milestones, resources, inter-project dependencies, and progress reporting.
• Compose proposals for funding with supporting business cases.
• Determine the objectives and measures against which a project will be monitored and evaluated at its completion.
• Determine the resources (e.g. time, money, and equipment) required to complete a project.
• Apply change, improvement, and project management principles and practices in setting goals, policies, procedures, targets, and timelines for each project.
• Coordinate resources to ensure that project tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Manage project budget, authorize purchases, and prepare financial reports.
• Promote and support compliance to policies and standards, including privacy, security, architecture, and project management best practices.
• Support project team members in their use of project management methodology and the promotion of and contribution to the project management knowledge, practices, tools, and templates within IT.
• Act as an administrator for IT project portfolio management software.
• Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
• Participate in the accreditation process and work to ensure that the program and HSN achieve, maintain and continually improve upon their accredited status.
• Teach, coach and lead staff in the development and monitoring of quality indicators and improvement initiatives.
• Engage in and foster professional development of all staff and provide opportunities for learning within budgeted resources.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors; investigate report, debrief and take or direct corrective action as required on incidents.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders/organizations/community groups to achieve program objectives, integrate and link services and foster partnerships across the continuum of service delivery.
• Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
• Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Minimum of a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in a Computer Science or Health Administration field, from an accredited university or equivalent.
• Current Certificate as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.
• Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing/leading enterprise-level projects across the full development or deployment lifecycle.
• Training or recent experience working in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Training or recent experience with successful project delivery is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to integrate and manage several related plans to support effective project delivery across a large and diverse portfolio.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Change Management Theories.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively resolve scope, cost, and scheduling issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional project teams in a matrix environment, and develop and maintain productive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapid changes in technical and organizational settings.
• Demonstrated excellent presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, advise and teach others using the principles of adult learning.
• Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and principles of management, hospital committee structure, conflict management and resolution, system needs analysis and organizational assessment.
• Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and employees.
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software, e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook and patient information systems.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.
• Demonstrated willingness to support the strategic and tactical goals of IT and HSN.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
• Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
• Ability to travel between local sites.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.