Analyst Project Management IS&T

Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an IS&T Project Management Office coordinator to provide project coordination and support. You will coordinate tasks for projects, communicate with sponsors and stakeholders, and help manage timelines and budgets within enterprise standards.

The role requires research, requirements gathering, and maintenance of project records. Strong MS Office skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or Technical School Diploma.
• Less than 1 year related work experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills to support projects and stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and maintenance of project charters, scopes, tasks, agendas, and timelines.
• Act as liaison to partners and stakeholders regarding project priorities and status via reports.
• Learn and apply the organization's project management standards during execution.
• Performs research and analysis on specific issues, as required.
• Gathers, enters and/or updates data to maintain project records and databases.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Confidentiality

Reading floor plans

Math/calculation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Responsible for providing project coordination and support to the IS&T Project Management Office. Coordinates and manages tasks for projects/initiatives and facilitates associated project efforts for IS&T. Communicates consistently with appropriate partners, project sponsors, committees, leaders and other stakeholders regarding project priorities, project status, and project opportunities. Conducts research, requirements gathering, validates scope while working with requestors, vendors and Management. Contributes to the creation of status reports and a variety of other project management documents. Prioritizes and arranges activities, appointments and meetings. Uses existing Enterprise project management standards, processes, policies, and methodologies to manage timelines, resources, and budgets. Provides assistance and support to the members of the Project Management Office in problem solving, project planning and coordination, and assists with development and execution of stated goals and objectives.

Job Duties

• Assist with development and maintenance of project charters, scopes, tasks, agendas, meeting minutes, timelines, budget and scope.
• Act as communication liaison to partners, sponsors, committees, leaders and stakeholders about project priorities and status through oral/written status reports and presentation materials.
• Acquires knowledge of the organization's project management standards and procedures to ensure adherence through project execution.
• Performs research and analysis on specific issues, as required.
• Gathers, enters and/or updates data to maintain project records and databases.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or
• Technical School Diploma
• Less than 1 year related work experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills to support projects, working effectively with internal and external personnel to accomplish organizational goals.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality in working with stakeholders.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, interest, area, circumference, and volume.
• General ability to read floor plans.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree
• 3 years related work experience or combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of inventory management.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, facilities specifications around electrical, plumbing and IT connectivity.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel acti