Senior Project Manager

University Health Network; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Senior Project Manager, responsible for overseeing complex projects within the Diagnostics portfolio. You will collaborate across multiple organizations and levels of leadership to implement strategic initiatives that positively impact patient care and operational outcomes. With a temporary full-time position for 2 years, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to Canada's largest research hospital and make a meaningful difference in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Government organization with pension plan

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-10 years of Healthcare Project Management experience.
• PMP or equivalent designation preferred.
• Strong presentation and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent complex initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and manage project plans.
• Interface with project sponsors and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Change Management

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Health or Business

Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

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Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Diagnostics

Site: 67 College Street

Work Model: Hybrid

Reports To: Manager, Office of Strategy Management

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Weekdays, Monday - Friday

Status: Temporary Full Time (2 years)

Closing Date: June 19, 2025

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Office of Strategy Management, the Senior Project Manager is a key member of the leadership team within the Diagnostics portfolio. The Senior Project Manager can listen, collaborate, connect the dots, and build trust in a team. They are able to think strategically, act practically and implement judiciously all while building commitment to a collective goal.

This dynamic leadership role is responsible for managing multiple concurrent, complex initiatives. It also involves working with multiple organizations and engaging different levels of leadership. Critical to this role is the ability to apply a health system lens, bringing stakeholders together to design and implement solutions that positively impact the vision and strategic directions of the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (JDMI) and Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC).

Duties

• Assume overall end-to-end project management ownership of multiple projects throughout project life cycle within a multi-disciplinary team environment, including monitoring the deliverables of each project to ensure milestone and on-budget completion
• Maintain a strong focus on change management and communications across the multiple stakeholders with an emphasis on customer service
• Regularly interface with project sponsors and stakeholders at various levels to build and maintain strong relationships for successful project and program delivery
• Develop, implement, manage and review short and long-term plans in alignment with program goals and objectives
• Mobilize a project team with the right mix of talent and skills to execute on plans; guide team and remediate plans as needed
• Regularly monitor stakeholder engagement and report on implementation progress, risks and issues to Manager and Director on a regular basis and identify strategies to minimize/resolve
• Maintain project budget and collaborate regularly with finance team; take remedial action to attain budget and revenue targets in consultation with Manager and Director
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree is required, preferably in a health or Business or related field; Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or related field is preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent designation and Change Management Certification are assets
• Minimum 6 -10 years Healthcare Project and Management experience
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering large, complex projects, preferably in a public-sector or healthcare environment with multiple stakeholders is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to integrate both project and change management methodologies effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management from both internal and external healthcare organizations, and project stakeholders
• Excellent ability to anticipate and analyze risks and issues, explore alternatives, develop appropriate recommendations with project team, subject matter experts and present approach to senior leadership
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects, prioritize multiple conflicting priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills
• Experience managing an interdisciplinary project team required; general supervisory or managerial experience an asset
• Able to perform in multiple roles which contribute to project, operational or strategic goals/initiatives
• Strong tactical and good critical strategic thinking
• Proven ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong presentation, writing, and/or training skills
• Excellent team building skills, listening, coaching, group facilitation and conflict resolution skills
• Experience in the development of commercial services, business plans, and generating revenue opportunities for an organization an asset
• Experience leading vendor management and contract negotiation an asset
• Proficient use of computer, software, and peripheral equipment, i.e., Windows, MS Office, MS Mail/Outlook, MS Project
  
  
  

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
  
  
  

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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