Operations Project Manager, OPMO

Utah

Salt Lake City (UT)

Hybrid

USD 75,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a Project Manager to implement institutional priorities by applying standard project management processes. The role provides administrative project leadership, support, and communications for assigned projects and serves as a liaison between teams to ensure successful execution.

This position is located in Salt Lake City with a hybrid work setup. Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalency and three years of progressively responsible experience in a business or

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalency.
Three years of progressively responsible experience in a business or health care setting.
PMP Certification (preferred).
Master's degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

Provides direction and support to multidisciplinary project teams.
Leads project planning and plan implementation for system initiatives.
Facilitates the development and usage of standard project management principals and documentation, including scope definition and management, project communication, risk mitigation and timeline development and management, and other PM processes based on project and stakeholder need.
Actively engages stakeholders in decision making, project status updates, and appropriate communication and escalation of impacts to project constraints.
Performs appropriate project closure processes to include evaluation and documentation of project successes, assessment of results and lessons learned.
Leads operational projects in accordance with applicable OPMO standards, project management best practices, policies, procedures, and project stakeholder approaches.
Responsible for project stakeholder satisfaction relating to assigned projects.
Ensures defined project goals and deliverables are completed timely, and to stakeholder specifications.
Continuously monitors and reports on project deliverables and quality achievements to all stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Stakeholder relations

Strategic prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Three years of experience in healthcare/business setting

PMP Certification (preferred)

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

For use in the Operational Project Management Office (OPMO) only. This position is responsible for the implementation of institutional priorities through the application of standard project management processes and procedures. The incumbent provides administrative project leadership, support, and communication for assigned projects and departmental and senior leaders. The incumbent also serves as a liaison between involved teams within the organization, ensuring successful execution of all projects.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Provides direction and support to multidisciplinary project teams.
Leads project planning and plan implementation for system initiatives.
Facilitates the development and usage of standard project management principals and documentation, including scope definition and management, project communication, risk mitigation and timeline development and management, and other PM processes based on project and stakeholder need.
Actively engages stakeholders in decision making, project status updates, and appropriate communication and escalation of impacts to project constraints.
Performs appropriate project closure processes to include evaluation and documentation of project successes, assessment of results and lessons learned.
Leads operational projects in accordance with applicable OPMO standards, project management best practices, policies, procedures, and project stakeholder approaches.
Responsible for project stakeholder satisfaction relating to assigned projects.
Ensures defined project goals and deliverables are completed timely, and to stakeholder specifications.
Continuously monitors and reports on project deliverables and quality achievements to all stakeholders.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
Working knowledge of project management processes.
Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
Ability to work independently within a team setting.
Ability to foster successful working relationships with staff, coworkers, internal customers, department and administrative leaders.
Demonstrated ability to translate business strategies into clear, appropriate priorities and objectives.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalency.
Three years of progressively responsible experience in a business or health care setting.

Preferred

PMP Certification (Project Management Professional Certification).
Master's degree in a related field.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Listening, Sitting, Speaking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number

85177

Reg/Temp

Regular

Employment Type

Full-Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule

M-f, 8-5

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