Project Manager/Project Management Office (PMO) FT CONTRACT 2025-6108

Cambridge Memorial Hospital; Cambridge; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care through innovative technology. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive significant change within the organization, utilizing proven project management techniques to oversee corporate projects. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, engaging effectively with stakeholders and fostering a culture of excellence. Join a team committed to creating healthier communities and experience a fulfilling career where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Group Benefits including Health & Dental

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Career Development & Education Grant

Wellness & Wellbeing Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing complex projects in healthcare.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of complex corporate projects.
• Ensure alignment of projects with organizational strategy.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Lean Process Improvement

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Job Description

Salary Range: $48.71 - 57.99

Position Summary:

This is an exhilarating time to join the dynamic team at Cambridge Hospital as we embark on a transformative digital journey under Project Quantum, aimed at revolutionizing our information systems and enhancing patient care through advanced technology and process improvements. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who will lead corporate projects within the Project Management Office using proven project management techniques and principles. This role will report directly to the Director of Operational Excellence and is responsible for leading major organizational change initiatives that align with our hospital's strategic priorities including quality and process improvement projects aimed at enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will excel in driving project success through effective stakeholder engagement, robust planning, and meticulous execution.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of complex corporate projects.

• Facilitate workshops dedicated to Quality and Process Improvement, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation across departments.

• Ensure alignment of all assigned projects with organizational strategy through effective engagement and communication with all levels of the organization
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and responsible team members.
• Manage resources effectively to ensure that all assigned tasks are completed on time within budget.
• Align standard PMO processes, methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), and tools to manage projects efficiently.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior management, highlighting risks, issues, and changes in project scope.
• Facilitate effective communication between various departments and project collaborators.
• Identify and mitigate potential roadblocks or risks that could impact project timelines, quality, or budget.
• Lead team meetings, workshops, and reviews to ensure cross-functional collaboration and alignment.

Qualifications:

• At minimum, Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex projects, preferably within the healthcare industry or in an organizational setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, Lean Process Improvement, Six Sigma) and tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Experience in change management, including leading organizational change initiatives.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and project management software such as Microsoft Project or similar.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.