Project Manager

jeffersonhealth; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia seeks a Project Manager who translates strategic initiatives into operational plans. You will collaborate with sponsors and leaders to plan, resource, implement, control, and evaluate projects aligned with the organization's strategy.

You will advise on scope changes and quality assurance, lead teams across departments, report to senior management, and foster accountability to deliver outcomes while maintaining confidentiality and professional relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Strong confidentiality when handling stakeholder information.
• Experience collaborating with executives and sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Develops requirements and builds path toward strategic goals.
• Creates project plans with tasks, resources and timelines.
• Identifies, documents and manages project risks and change requests.
• Leads assigned projects with stakeholders and leadership.
• Provides senior management updates.
• Ensures team accountability and engagement to deliver outcomes.
• Educates stakeholders on project management principles.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic analysis

Project planning

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in project management, healthcare administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition 1

Job Details Responsible for translating strategic initiatives into operational project plans for execution. In collaboration with project sponsor(s) and leaders(s), the project manager plans, resources, implements, controls and evaluates projects that support the organization's strategic plan. Advises on scope changes, quality assurance, and other technical aspects of the project, requiring foundational knowledge in the specific area.

Job Description

Summary Responsible for translating strategic initiatives into operational project plans for execution. In collaboration with project sponsor(s) and leaders(s), the project manager plans, resources, implements, controls and evaluates projects that support the organization's strategic plan. Advises on scope changes, quality assurance, and other technical aspects of the project, requiring foundational knowledge in the specific area.

Job Duties

• Assists leaders and sponsors in development of requirements and build path toward strategic goals.
• Develops project plans including tasks, resources and timeline; identifies, documents and manages project risks and project change requests.
• Independently leads and facilitates assigned projects in collaboration with team members, stakeholders and leadership, engaging other bsuiness and stakeholder groups as necessary.
• Conducts written and oral project updates for senior management and other leaders.
• Focuses on team's performance, ensuring accountability and engagement to deliver project outcomes.
• Educates project management principles to key stakeholders and peers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with concentration in project management, business management, healthcare administration, public health, social services or relevant field.
• 3 years related work experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Ability to identify business development opportunities.
• Interpersonal skills to manage large, complex projects working effectively with internal and external executive personnel to accomplish organizational goals.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality in working with stakeholders.
• Strong research and strategic analysis skills.
• Knowledge of various project management techniques to keep teams aligned and focused on milestone level task reporting.
• Strong emotional intelligence and adept at relationship building.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years related work experience.
• Knowledge of healthcare work processes.

Additional Qualifications

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

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.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Primary Location Address 130 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Company Overview

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gende