Project Manager, Providence Health Innovation - Vancouver, Canada - Providence Healthcare

Providence Healthcare

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Mandatory Vaccination Please Note:

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Providence Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Summary:

Within the context of a client and family centred model of care and, in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Providence Health Care and Providence Research the person promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Providence Health Innovation, Research and Engagement (PHIR+E) (or designate), the Project Manager is a professional level position providing organizational planning, oversight, and management for the implementation of projects of medium to large scope and complexity that may impact multiple sites of the organization and/or partner organizations.

Coordinates project activities to ensure project deliverables are completed on time and on budget.

Works collaboratively and inspires others to achieve goals and deliverables through facilitation, effective communication of project vision, and ensuring the culture is one in which individual competencies can thrive.

Liaises with operational leaders, staff, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure site(s) readiness and assists with the management of the change at the site(s) level.

Leads diverse project team(s) and coordinates related activities. Effectively manages project resources.

Communicates with stakeholders, and all levels of staff and management on the scope and status of projects and acts as a resource.

Liaises with consultants and other external agencies, as needed.

A pilot innovation project(s) also includes organizing and managing logístical aspect (e.g., from coordinating events, managing financial transactions, recruitment of participants, ensuring efficient day to day operations).

In addition, the Project Manager develops briefing papers, reports, and presentations ensuring the timely and effective implementation of decisions. Participates on committees and working groups as required.

Qualifications / Skills and Education:
Education, Training and Experience

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Baccalaureate degree in a relevant field and five (5) to seven (7) years' recent, related experience that includes managing medium to large-scale projects, preferably directly with health care organizations.

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) is an asset.

Eligible for registration and/or registration with an applicable licensing body may be required depending on project.

Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of project management concepts, tools, and methodologies.
Excellent ability to work independently and effectively in project teams.
Broad knowledge of health care systems including understanding the interface between primary, acute, community, research, and academic environments.
Interest, knowledge, and experience in research preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Knowledge of best practices for change management and change leadership.
Knowledge of budget management, funding, and project administration.
Knowledge of policies, procedures, rules and regulations and best practices within the sector.
Ability to utilize initiative, vision, independent and analytical thinking and creative problemsolving abilities to implement project plans and realize project completion.
Ability to interact productively and professionally with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders within a complex interdisciplinary environment including physician, nursing and other health professional communities.
Effective facilitation, persuasion, and negotiation skills to achieve consensus, resolve conflict and achieve desired outcomes.
Proven leadership skills with demonstrated ability to motivate and mentor others.
Ability to work effectively under time pressure to meet deadlines, balance work priorities and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Works with other members of the projects' leadership teams to establish detailed project charters, plans, and objectives to outline timelines and project deliverables.
Executes project plans according to project methodologies, ensures successful and coordinated completion of project components, facilitates consensus with stakeholders as needed, and ensures readiness for project implementation.
Tracks progress of projects according to project plans, monitors, and reports on the status of projects and major issues/obstacles encountered. Makes recommendations regard