Project Manager - Strategy

Women's College Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Toronto seeks a Project Manager - Strategy to lead project initiatives and ensure alignment with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in a related field, PMP certification, and five years of project management experience in healthcare. Responsibilities include budget management, communication with stakeholders, and reporting on project outcomes, all within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible project management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional projects and teams.
• Strong understanding of the project life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project partners on project planning and execution.
• Support leadership in implementing strategic initiatives.
• Monitor project risks and manage changes in scope.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in a healthcare-related field or Health Administration

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

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Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity, and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery, and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality, and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.

Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.

Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.

In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for aligning strategic priorities through effective project and budget management, performance review, and comprehensive reporting. This individual must be capable of working independently with a high degree of initiative, discretion, and sound judgment, while also fostering collaborative relationships with key partners in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Collaborate with project partners to develop and analyze project planning initiatives, define tasks and timelines, and drive successful completion of deliverables on time and within budget for cross-organizational projects.
• Support leadership in the implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment of priorities, timelines, and tasks across the organization.
• Proactively identify and manage changes in project scope; develop and implement contingency plans as needed.
• Monitor and assess project risks; escalate issues related to strategy implementation and performance as appropriate.
• Effectively communicate project objectives, progress, and expectations to team members and partners in a timely and clear manner.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end activity and budget reports; report on project milestones and key metrics to internal and external collaborators.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with other alliances (e.g., hospitals, community agencies, primary care providers) through strategic outreach and relationship management.
• Serve as the primary liaison with funding agencies, providing planning and troubleshooting support as needed.
• Collaborate with departmental and program teams to ensure aligned implementation plans and performance measurement systems.
• Coordinate and facilitate recurring meetings, develop agendas, identify barriers to progress, and lead issue resolution.
• Represent the organization on inter-agency committees to contribute to the development of policy and practice standards.
• Support external relations and advocacy initiatives by drafting strategically aligned position papers, proposals, briefing notes, and business cases in collaboration with clinical and corporate teams.
• Partner with the Finance department to manage project-related expenses and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Develop, monitor, and report on performance and outcome metrics that support strategic decision-making by senior leadership.

As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a healthcare-related field or Health Administration is required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible project management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional projects and teams using project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong understanding of the project life cycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage partners across sectors.
• Experience with budget management and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a complex and evolving healthcare environment.
• Professional behavior and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital.
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices, and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all.

We thank you for your interest, however, only qualified applicants who are selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
• Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
• Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).

Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women, and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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