Project Manager - Strategic Planning

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Project Coordinator to coordinate short- and long-term projects across departments in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes teamwork, process improvement, and delivering measurable outcomes.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of project coordination experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong communication and leadership skills. This on-site position supports a dynamic healthcare environment and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience coordinating small or departmental projects.
• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills to drive cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage timelines and budgets and communicate status clearly.

Responsibilities

• Creates, manages, and executes project scope, schedule, resources, and change management initiatives.
• Communicates and documents project plan, status updates, business goals, and governance plan to team and stakeholders.
• Identifies and manages project risks, issues, and opportunities proactively.
• Collaborates with specialists inside and outside the organization to deliver subject matter expert activities.
• Ensures project deliverables are on time, high quality, and on budget.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Business Administration or Health Administration

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.

Work ShiftDay

Work Day(s)Monday-Friday

Shift Start TimeVariable

Shift End TimeVariable

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Job Description

Coordinates and completes short- and long-term projects as needed.

Experience

• 1 year of experience in coordinating small or departmental projects
• 1 year of experience in a professional working environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the healthcare industry
• Master's degree in related field, ex: Business Administration, Health Administration, or Science

Education

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate field

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills in facilitating and leading cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets and other financial skills
• Proficient at a high level in Microsoft Office products
• Advanced oral and written communication skills, to include facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to address and creatively manage conflict
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage timelines
• Personal organization and time management skills
• Personal adaptability
• Listening skills
• Demonstrated ability to keep teams focused on achieving desired results and not just completing tasks
• Demonstrated ability to focus on relationships within teams to ensure results are achieved

Job Responsibilities

• Creates, manages, and executes project scope, schedule, resources, and change management initiatives.
• Communicates and documents project plan, status updates, business goals, and governance plan to team and stakeholders.
• Identifies and manages project risks, issues, and opportunities proactively.
• Collaborates with specialists both inside and outside the organization with assigned tasks to deliver subject matter expert activities.
• Ensures project deliverables are on time, high quality, and on budget.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1575 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

Program/Project Management