Project Manager, Assistant Director Advancement Services

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Project Manager to translate strategic initiatives into actionable project plans. You will collaborate with sponsors and leaders to plan, resource, implement, and evaluate projects supporting LVHN's strategic goals.

You will regularly communicate with senior leadership, support fundraising programs, and coordinate regional initiatives while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, healthcare administration, public health, or related field.
• 3 years related job experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills and leadership to manage large, complex projects.
• Knowledge of healthcare work processes across departments.
• Maintains confidentiality with stakeholders.
• Strong research and strategic analysis skills.
• Knowledge of project management techniques to keep teams aligned.
• Strong emotional intelligence and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Manage proposal and gift agreement process for region through proper channels.
• Support Senior VP with fundraising reporting, proposal management, and action entry.
• Support SVP with special projects, strategic initiatives, and departmental priorities.
• Assist with regional budget tracking, procurement processes, and vendor coordination as assigned.
• Assist in the implementation and administration of regional programs, fundraising initiatives, and operational processes.
• Support regional advancement events, campaign activities, and stewardship initiatives, including occasional evening or weekend responsibilities.
• Represent OIA Lehigh Valley on assigned committees, workgroups, and events.
• Coordinate leadership meetings involving donors, volunteers, faculty, administrators, and senior leaders.
• Develops the project plan including tasks, resources and timeline; manages and motivates multiple teams across projects.
• Develops and integrates comprehensive communication plans to ensure key stakeholders receive updates.

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation’s most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We’re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.Whether you’re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Assumes responsibility for translating strategic initiatives into operational project plans for execution. In collaboration with project sponsor(s) and leader(s), the project manager plans, resources, implements, controls, and evaluates projects that support LVHN's strategic plan. The project manager communicates regularly and often works one-on-one with senior leadership on a wide variety of topics and/or projects.

Job Duties

• Manage proposal and gift agreement process for region through proper channels.
• Support Senior VP with fundraising reporting, proposal management, and action entry.
• Support SVP with special projects, strategic initiatives, and departmental priorities.
• Assist with regional budget tracking, procurement processes, and vendor coordination as assigned.
• Assist in the implementation and administration of regional programs, fundraising initiatives, and operational processes.
• Support regional advancement events, campaign activities, and stewardship initiatives, including occasional evening or weekend responsibilities.
• Represent OIA Lehigh Valley on assigned committees, workgroups, and events.
• Coordinate leadership meetings involving donors, volunteers, faculty, administrators, and senior leaders.
• Assists the project leadership and/or sponsor(s) to develop the requirements and build a path toward the strategic goalsDevelops the project plan including tasks, resources and timeline.
• Manages and motivates multiple teams across several projects to achieve shared goal.
• Develops and integrates comprehensive communication plans to ensure key stakeholders receive key project information.
• Identifies, documents and manages project risks and project change requests.
• Independently leads and facilitates assigned projects, in collaboration with team members, key stakeholders and leadership, engaging other business and stakeholder groups as necessary.
• Focuses on team's performance, ensuring accountability and engagement to deliver project outcomes.
• Prioritizes projects, delivering work product within clearly defined timelines while exhibiting open-mindness and ability to manage ambiguity.
• Effectively conducts written and oral project updates for senior management and other leaders.
• Demonstrates eagerness and curiosity to understand core business elements critical to project's success in relevant topics (e.g. healthcareoperations, public health, patient access and experience, healthcare IT, human resources, finance and revenue cycle, and social services) through independent reading, professional networking, and/or attending relevant conferences & workshops.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree with concentration in project management, business management, healthcare administration, public health, social services or relevant field
• PMP - Project Management Professional
• PMI - State of Pennsylvania

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.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.