Project Manager Health Performance - Mississauga, Canada - Regional Municipality of Peel

Regional Municipality of Peel

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Description:

Project Manager Health Performance & Accountability

Health Services, Strategic Policy and Performance

Status:

(1)

Contract Full Time - 15 Months

Salary Range:
$96,785 - $120,979 per annum

Work mode:
Hybrid

_see below for more details about this work mode._

Location: 7120 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

The Project Manager leads well-defined projects that improve current levels of performance and/or improve existing processes, services or programs across the Health Services department.

Given current health system priorities, the project manager will work with internal and external stakeholders to operationalize a Transitional Behavioural Support Unit in one of Peel Region's long term care homes.

This position will support the successful implementation of transitional clinical services and emotion-based dementia care to stabilize expressive behaviours and enable transition to long term care homes or community settings

What you will do in this role:

Support the Health Leadership and Divisional Management Teams to build capacity across the Health Services department to continuously improve processes
Lead project team(s) in a matrix environment
Ensure all phases of project delivery are performed within standards, timeframes and budget requirements
Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a project
Coordinate the logistics (e.g. preparation of tenders and contracts, develop project plans, work schedules and determines priorities) or operational elements (e.g. budgets and resource requirements) for well defined projects
Determine priorities and resource allocation
Work with clients to define business requirements for projects and write Project Charters (and Business Cases, if required) and obtain approvals from the Project Sponsor and/or the Steering Committee
Design the overall project strategy, create, execute and control project plans, manage project change control process, and administer the project's budget
Provide regular reporting to the Manager, Director, Project Sponsor, Steering Committee, and Divisional/Departmental Management Teams or other Regional Committees and other stakeholders, as appropriate
Motivate project team(s) to work as a cohesive unit and ensure the completeness of the project's products
Design and implement project change management plans
Manage project risk
Resolve strategic issues or escalate to the appropriate level
Close the project and conduct postimplementation review
Develop and deliver presentations to division or department and steering committees
Keep abreast of best practices in project management, process improvement and process management
Contribute to fields of expertise both internally and externally

What the role requires:

University degree in Business, Public or Health Administration combined with 3 to 5 years experience in project management
Working knowledge of project management processes utilizing the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) by PMI
Ability to provide specialized advice to support process improvement projects within Health Services
Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple priorities in a very dynamic and changing environment
Ability to develop project budgets
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong interpersonal skills to work with and motivate multidisciplinary teams and to work with senior management, other divisions and staff
Ability to work independently with mínimal direction
Strong customer service orientation and ability to build collaborative environment
Ability to influence and negotiate without direct authority
Excellent facilitation skills with sound knowledge of various facilitation techniques
Ability to think strategically
Ability to maintain focus, energy, commitment and positive attitude in the face of uncertainty, change and resistance.
Ability to adapt and work effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups.
Ability to encourage others to seek and act upon opportunities for different and innovative approaches to problems and changing client need.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification by Project Management Institute (PMI) is an asset
Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan (effective start date) (Nonunion LTC, RFT, RPT)

- % in lieu of benefits (LTC, short term contracts no benefits)

Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) up to 3 weeks per annum
3 Paid personal days and floating holidays (nonunion)
Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing (nonunion)
Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (nonunion/ where applicable)
Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusi