At Houston Methodist, the IT Sr. Project Manager position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities of large to enterprise scale and complexity technology projects to ensure that goals and objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame, funding parameters and requirements. Executes the project plans and activities following project management best practices ensuring quality and integrity of the information throughout the entire life cycle of the project. Interacts with stakeholders across the organization including Sr. Leadership and Executives in order to accomplish goals. Serves as a role model and mentor to more junior staff

　　PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Independently manages assigned projects to ensure outcomes match agreed upon customer expectations and outcomes.

　　Effectively communicates project information to stakeholders through agreed upon channels and timelines. This includes communicating with multiple levels of the organization including Senior and Executive leaders.

　　Guides and facilitates stakeholders throughout the organization in establishing detailed requirements for complex projects

　　SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Independently plans and organizes projects.

　　Defines scope and objectives of assigned project(s).

　　Determines time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing project. Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.

　　Serves as a mentor to more junior project managers.

　　QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Establishes the project quality plan, including the application of Portfolio & Process Management Office testing standards.

　　Independently establishes the project risks and mitigation plans.

　　Adheres to standards and procedures for project initiation, planning, execution, control, monitoring, and closure defined by the Portfolio & Process Management Office.

　　FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Prepares the Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) for the project and assist IT Financial Analyst(s) with the approval process.

　　Manages Purchase Orders (PO) and invoices throughout the project life cycle.

　　Closes all project expenditures at the end of the project.

　　GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Proposes opportunities to improve the Portfolio & Process Management Office and leads improvement initiatives by planning, implementing and ensuring adoption.

　　Proactively manages own professional development and completes Individual Development Plan (IDP).

　　This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

　　EDUCATION

　　Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline with an information technology focus.WORK EXPERIENCE

　　Five years of successful experience in implementing large to enterprise scale and complex projects, preferably in a healthcare environment.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

　　N/ALICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

　　PMP - Certified Project Management Professional (PMI) and

　　PROSCI - Certified in Prosci Change Management (PROSCI)

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

　　Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

　　Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

　　Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

　　Project management skills with ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environment

　　Ability to deliver projects using leading-edge technology

　　Strong knowledge of current technologies

　　Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence

　　Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively facilitate meetings

　　Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

　　Ability to operate under a dual reporting relationship (IT, customers)

　　Solid knowledge in Microsoft Office products

　　SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

　　WORK ATTIRE

　　Uniform No

　　Scrubs No

　　Business professional Yes

　　Other (department approved) No

　　ON-CALL*

　　*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

　　On Call* NoTRAVEL

　　Travel specifications may vary by department

　　May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes

　　May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

　　Company Profile:

　　Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

　　Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity

　　Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

　　Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

　　Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

　　Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.