Healthcare IT Project Leader: Digital Change & Delivery

Aquent; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent partners with a leading healthcare organization in Washington to drive technology initiatives and improve patient outcomes. The project manager will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, ensure on-time delivery, and manage budgets.

The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, risk management, and continuous improvement to enhance care quality and operational efficiency in a complex healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Tailor communications for diverse audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Experience with change management.
• High emotional intelligence.
• Excellent problem solving.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Solid business and financial acumen.
• Budget management experience.
• Vendor management experience.
• Knowledge of PM methodologies and tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more medium-sized technology projects from initiation to completion.
• Plan, organize, and guide project teams to execute tasks efficiently and cost-effectively, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Distribute project information and documentation using established communication channels.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive communication plan, including regular project status reports, tailored for various audiences.
• Proactively collaborate with and motivate team members and vendors to ensure projects stay on track towards their objectives.
• Actively observe project workflows, identify bottlenecks or areas of inefficiency, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Manage the project scope, schedule, plan, budget, and artifacts with meticulous attention to detail.
• Monitor project progress by tracking task completion, managing the budget, updating project documentation, and maintaining project status reports.
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies, providing leadership updates and developing solutions.
• Take ownership of implementing chosen solutions for identified problems, coordinating with the team and monitoring progress.
• Identify key stakeholders and understand their roles and interests in the project, anticipating and addressing resistance proactively.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders based on trust and respect.
• Proactively seek feedback and be open to constructive criticism, using it as a tool to identify areas for development and refinement of skills.
• Work closely with technology knowledge workers and leaders, as well as stakeholder leadership and their teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Change management

Emotional intelligence

Problem solving

Time management

Organization

Business acumen

Budgeting

Vendor management

PM methodologies

MS Office

Education

CAPM certification (in progress)

Tools

PM tools

Job description

Aquent partners with a leading healthcare organization in Washington to drive technology initiatives and improve patient outcomes. The project manager will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, ensure on-time delivery, and manage budgets.

The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, risk management, and continuous improvement to enhance care quality and operational efficiency in a complex healthcare environment.