Job Information
Houston Methodist IT Sr Project Manager - Clinical Informatics in Houston, Texas
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/A
LICENSES 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* No
TRAVEL
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.
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.