Project Manager 2

Baylor Scott & White Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Project Manager 2 to organize and lead moderate to large-scale projects that support strategic priorities. You will collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery, within scope and budget, aligned with business objectives.

The role requires strong organizational skills, influence without authority, and effective partnership with stakeholders at all levels to drive adoption and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Healthcare, or related field.
• Experience managing moderate to large-scale projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Healthcare operations or healthcare project management experience preferred.
• Experience with waterfall and agile methodologies.
• Proficiency with PM tools such as SmartSheet, Planview, Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leaders, operational leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to support strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate alignment among stakeholders with varying priorities and responsibilities to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinates multiple concurrent initiatives and ensures appropriate follow-up, accountability, and sustainment of project deliverables.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiency, and technology-enabled solutions.
• Supports change management, stakeholder engagement, and communication efforts associated with project implementation.
• Utilizes data, reporting tools, and emerging technologies to improve project visibility, decision-making, and operational effectiveness.
• Develops project plans to ensure feasibility of project with proper resourcing and effective change management.
• Establishes project deliverables and timeframes and holds project team accountable for completion, keeping in mind both short-term and long-term goals.
• Establishes clear project charter, team roles, responsibilities and accountabilities to ensure success of project.
• Prepares and presents project scope document and achieves agreement on project parameters and goals.
• Receives approvals at each phase of project.
• Manages feasibility studies, business planning, and benefit assessments. Ensures cost, benefit, and risk elements are identified and considered.
• Identify staffing, equipment, and financial resources needed to complete the project on time, within budget, and according to goals.
• Interfaces with other departments to obtain needed resources to complete projects within expectations and timeframes.
• Manages moderate to large scale and complex projects to ensure quality and timely achievement of project deliverables and goals.
• Prepares and maintains project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets and status reports.
• Communicates task assignments and due dates in a clear, professional and timely manner.
• Anticipates potential issues and mitigates them by managing the work plan effectively.
• Monitors project status and resolves risks, issues, and action items. Provides recommendations to leadership for support when needed.
• Provides periodic status reports and resolves project problems and issues in a timely manner.
• Facilitates team meetings to discuss project progress (daily stand-ups if using Agile methodology).
• Serves as a contact to senior management and key stakeholders to report project progress and to assist with problem resolution.
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of team members in an effective, timely, and professional manner.
• Prepares schedules, makes job assignments, monitors personnel, and maintains personnel and patient records according to policies and procedures.
• Manages vendors and consultant partners ensuring contract compliance and expected performance. Serves as liaison between end users and project team members as required.
• Maintains business operations and applications knowledge level to provide required information as needed.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project planning

Change management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Healthcare, or related field

Tools

SmartSheet

Planview

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Project Manager 2 organizes and leads moderate to large-scale projects and organizational initiatives that support strategic and operational priorities. This role works collaboratively with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. The Project Manager 2 coordinates multiple concurrent initiatives, facilitates communication across departments, and helps drive adoption, sustainment, and continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization. The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to influence without direct authority, and effective partnership with stakeholders at all levels.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Partners with executive leaders, operational leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and organizational priorities.
• Facilitates alignment among stakeholders with varying priorities and responsibilities to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinates multiple concurrent initiatives and ensures appropriate follow-up, accountability, and sustainment of project deliverables.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiency, and technology-enabled solutions.
• Supports change management, stakeholder engagement, and communication efforts associated with project implementation.
• Utilizes data, reporting tools, and emerging technologies to improve project visibility, decision-making, and operational effectiveness.
• Develops project plans to ensure feasibility of project with proper resourcing and effective change management.
• Establishes project deliverables and timeframes and holds project team accountable for completion, keeping in mind both short-term and long-term goals.
• Establishes clear project charter, team roles, responsibilities and accountabilities to ensure success of project.
• Prepares and presents project scope document and achieves agreement on project parameters and goals.
• Receives approvals at each phase of project.
• Manages feasibility studies, business planning, and benefit assessments. Ensures cost, benefit, and risk elements are identified and considered.
• Identify staffing, equipment, and financial resources needed to complete the project on time, within budget, and according to goals.
• Interfaces with other departments to obtain needed resources to complete projects within expectations and timeframes.
• Manages moderate to large scale and complex projects to ensure quality and timely achievement of project deliverables and goals.
• Prepares and maintains project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets and status reports.
• Communicates task assignments and due dates in a clear, professional and timely manner.
• Anticipates potential issues and mitigates them by managing the work plan effectively. This ensures meeting committed time frames and project milestones.
• Monitors project status and resolves risks, issues, and action items. Provides recommendations to leadership for support when needed.
• Provides periodic status reports and resolves project problems and issues in a timely manner.
• Facilitates team meetings to discuss project progress (daily stand-ups if using Agile methodology).
• Serves as a contact to senior management and key stakeholders to report project progress and to assist with problem resolution.
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of team members in an effective, timely, and professional manner.
• Prepares schedules, makes job assignments, monitors personnel, and maintains personnel and patient records according to policies and procedures.
• Manages vendors and consultant partners ensuring contract compliance and expected performance. Serves as liaison between end users and project team members as required.
• Maintains business operations and applications knowledge level to provide required information as needed.

Key Success Factors

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Healthcare, or related field preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing moderate to large-scale projects and competing priorities in a complex environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Healthcare operations, healthcare administration, or healthcare project management experience preferred.
• Experience supporting executive leaders, operational leaders, or enterprise-wide initiatives preferred.
• Experience in both waterfall and agile methodologies
• Experience with project management tools such as SmartSheet, Planview, Azure Dev Ops, etc.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent certification preferred.
• Ability to influence, build consensus, and drive results without direct reporting authority.
• Strong project planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with audiences at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaboration across departments and service lines.
• Aptitude for learning new technologies, processes, and systems and applying them to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Experience leveraging Microsoft Office applications and collaboration tools, including familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot, preferred.
• Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and communicate recommendations effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail, follow-through, and accountability.
• Aptitude for quickly understanding new processes and technical concepts and communicating them to a different audience.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience