Project Manager - Department of Medicine

WVU; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU is seeking a Project Manager for the Department of Medicine to lead various projects affecting multiple departments. The role involves overseeing project planning, management, and communication while ensuring successful collaboration with IT and vendors. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in project management, with preferred certifications in Project Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field or relevant experience.
• Certification in Project Management preferred.
• Experience in project management, coordination, or systems analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams on organizational-wide mid-to-low risk projects.
• Manage project planning, execution, and closure.
• Ensure clear communication of project status and issues.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field

High School Diploma with four years of relevant experience

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Project Manager - Department of Medicine

Apply locations: Health Sciences Center | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago | Job requisition id: JR25-09963

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Responsibilities

1. Lead project teams on organizational-wide mid-to-low risk projects affecting multiple departments; manage smaller projects including planning, reporting, scope, cost, resources, and risk management.
2. Collaborate with IT, vendors, and clients to ensure project success.
3. Serve as a liaison between the department and affiliated practices, providing on-site visits, communication, and issue resolution to meet client needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field OR High School Diploma with four years of relevant experience in project management, coordination, or systems analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Project Management (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma, CPHQ)

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The following outline the general duties; other responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Project Management: Oversee project planning, execution, and closure, including scope, schedule, resources, and risk management. Maintain project work plans and facilitate transition to support.
2. Communication: Ensure clear, factual communication of project status and issues at all levels. Conduct meetings and motivate teams.
3. Resource & Fiscal Management: Manage staffing, vendors, and budgets typically under $500,000. Escalate issues as needed.
4. Problem Solving: Identify, evaluate, and resolve project issues with systematic approaches.
5. Collaboration & Leadership: Foster positive relationships, mentor team members, and influence stakeholders.
6. Tools & Administrative Tasks: Use project management software and participate in departmental activities.
7. Travel & Policies: May require travel; adhere to organizational policies.

Physical & Work Environment

Frequent walking, standing, and other physical activities; standard office environment.

Skills & Abilities

• Maintain confidentiality, work under stress, adapt to workloads, communicate effectively, prioritize, and work in dynamic environments.

Additional Information

Scheduled weekly hours: 40; Shift: Exempt; Location: Morgantown, WV; Employer: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals.

WVUHS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and nondiscrimination in employment.