1. Plan, organize, coordinate and manage major projects. Track the activities of multiple projects and resources devoted to each project and ensure timely completion. Report on a regular basis the status of project tasks, adjustments to timelines, resource requirements and barriers to completion. Formulate and design working protocols to achieve end results. Identify and coordinate all necessary resources (physical, HR, financial, systems) to achieve project objectives. 2. Work collaboratively and diplomatically with multiple offices to define project scope, goals and deliverables; acquire information, set deadlines and monitor progress. Facilitate strong relationships, unity and focus with managers, directors and team members to achieve project goals. Effectively communicate logical project phases to participants, identify obstacles, recommend and implement solutions. Oversee work completed by staff in multiple areas supporting larger projects and utilize team-building skills to facilitate timely completion of projects. 3. Orchestrate reviews focused on both routine processes and problem areas to proactively resolve structural, control, or operational issues. Identify and communicate best practices throughout the organization. Conduct reviews of methods and procedures to evaluate efficiencies and foster consistent and effective practices. Aid departments in meeting and maintaining established expectations for organization-wide goals and objectives. 4. Recognize and make the most of opportunities for systems integration. Engage business partners to optimize integration opportunities. 5. Track project deliverables using appropriate tools. Monitor and report on the progress of the project, including problems and solutions. Intervene where necessary to keep the project on task while maintaining unity among all stakeholders and team members through a positive, collaborative and diplomatic approach. 6. Staff a number of committees on behalf of leadership. Provide detailed information and written reports for committee decision-making and policy planning. Compile and present status reports to management, keeping them abreast of projects with summary updates along with revised policies and procedures relevant to the project. 7. Present project detail/status to departmental staff and leadership at regular meetings when necessary. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Knowledge of finance and strategy with the ability to create high-quality deliverables to meet business planning demands.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Analytic and problem-solving skills.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Strong organization skills with the ability to lead and prioritize complex projects to meet department objectives and deadlines.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Well-developed communication, interpersonal, and presentation abilities with the ability to navigate and develop effective working relationships.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Strong experience with PowerPoint and Excel.

Preferred Education:  MBA or MPH preferred. Experience in healthcare environment preferred. 

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Posting Position Title:  Project Manager, YM

University Job Title:  Project Manager

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  MBA or MPH preferred. Experience in healthcare environment preferred. 

Bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare administration or related field and a minimum of five years of work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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