Lead Project Manager, HCSE PMO

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking a Senior Project Manager to supervise the PMO team in the Health Care System Engineering office. The role coordinates project initiatives, ensures compliance with policies, and oversees resources from initiation through closeout, including FF&E and procurement.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 8+ years of healthcare design/construction project management, and PMP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 8+ years in Healthcare-Design/Construction or project management.
• 5+ years of project management leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Senior Project Manager and Project Manager daily activities within PMO.
• Assist Director with program assignments and monitor resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, compliance, information security, and licensing.
• Oversee projects from initiation to closeout including FF&E selection and procurement.
• Manage internal and external relationships through effective communication.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Public speaking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (Management / Business / Science / Construction / Engineering)

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Project

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

Leads and supervises Senior Project Manager and Project Manager in daily work activities within the Health Care System Engineering PMO office; assists Director with program assignments and monitors project resource allocation to achieve strategic system goals; coordinates, oversees, and/or collaborates on assigned projects (i.e. routine, strategic, Facilities Architectural and Engineering) ensuring compliance with Harris County Purchasing Policies, Corporate Compliance, Information Security Guidelines, Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) policies, codes/licensing, state, and other applicable Harris Health System policies. Fifty percent of duties shall be the execution of assigned projects per departmental requirements; leads project management process through project initiation, funding, programming, requirements identification, design, furniture, fixture & Equipment (FF&E) selection, procurement, pricing/purchasing, construction, and project closeout. Manage internal and external relationships through effective communication. Leads and participates in a collaborative team environment to achieve best possible outcomes. Demonstrates a high quality work ethic by exhibiting professional attitude, honesty and integrity.

Degrees

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Management, Business, Science, Construction Management, and/or Engineering or equivalent.

Licensed/Certifications

PMP (Project Management Professional) from PMI preferred

Work Experience

8 Years of experience in Healthcare-Design/Construction related field & Project Management. Experience managing technically complex projects, large projects

Management Experience

5 Years of Experience in Project Management

Communication Skills

• Above average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
• Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
• Writing/ Correspondence
• Writing/ Reports

Language

N/A

Proficiencies

MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Project, PC

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Analytical, Design, Mathematics, Other -Project Schedule Management Software, Project Information / Program Management System, A/E Software

Work Schedule

Flexible

Reports To Position

Director

Employees Supervised

Supervisory Responsibilities

Other Special Requirements

Microsoft Outlook, E-Builder

Equipment Operated

Computer, Copier, Scanner, Phone, Projector, plotter, A/E Tools