Manager, Project Portfolio Team

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a team of project managers and oversee cross-functional initiatives across departments. The role ensures alignment with organizational goals and timely delivery of projects in a healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management, 1-3 years supervising others, and holds a PMP plus a relevant advanced degree.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience managing projects in a healthcare or business environment.
• 1-3 years of experience managing or supervising others.
• Ability to work independently and lead projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management team and foster professional development, continually driving best practices.
• Drive the successful implementation of the overall portfolio of assigned initiatives.
• Provide project direction, establish effective communication, and ensure that execution of the portfolio is in line with overall goals.
• Regularly prioritize portfolio to ensure the appropriate allocation of resources.
• Prepare status reports and updates by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.
• Facilitate meetings that have clear objectives and meaningful outcomes.
• Maintain budget in accordance with the assigned plan.
• Create effective presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Liaise with system resources as needed, including Finance, HR, Foundation, Marketing, and Internal and External Communications.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Conflict management

Time management

Education

Masters degree

PMP

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration/business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday Shift Start Time 8:30 AM Shift End Time 5:00 AM Worker Sub-Type Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Manages and directs the work of project managers and provides managerial oversight of multiple projects. Leads team in managing and reporting deliverables, status, and quality elements throughout the lifecycle for projects that may span multiple functions, departments, and processes. Ensures that scope for all projects is in line with goals and that projects are delivered on time. Works closely with appropriate operational and clinical leadership to ensure decisions are implemented, strategic, and yearly goals are met. Establishes data collection and reporting processes to capture key metrics and provide project reporting. Tracks at-risk metrics and facilitates actions to keep projects on track.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience managing projects in a healthcare or business environment
• 1-3 years of experience managing or supervising others

Education

• Master’s degree in related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, health service, or related field

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and lead projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task and manage various project elements and projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and writing skills for executive communications and project reporting including but not limited to presentations in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with stakeholders
• Skilled in facilitating and leading cross-functional teams and working collaboratively with groups or teams at all levels of the organization and across organizational lines
• Aptitude for problem-solving and strategic thinking
• Demonstrated ability to confront and creatively manage conflict
• Ability to function in a dynamic environment subject to impromptu changes in schedules and priorities

Job Responsibilities

• Lead project management team and foster professional development, continually driving best practices.
• Drive the successful implementation of the overall portfolio of assigned initiatives.
• Provide project direction, establish effective communication, and ensure that execution of the portfolio is in line with overall goals.
• Regularly prioritize portfolio to ensure the appropriate allocation of resources.
• Prepare status reports and updates by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.
• Facilitate meetings that have clear objectives and meaningful outcomes.
• Maintain budget in accordance with the assigned plan.
• Create effective presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Liaise with system resources as needed, including Finance, HR, Foundation, Marketing, and Internal and External Communications.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address 1575 Northeast Expy NE Job Family Program/Project Management