Project Manager (RFT 1.0 FTE)

Job title:

Project Manager (RFT 1.0 FTE)

Company

The Royal

Job description

The PMO Manager for the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (ROHCG) is responsible for ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of hospital projects. This role involves establishing project management standards, managing a portfolio of projects, and providing strategic guidance to project owners to improve project outcomes and align with the Royal’s objectives.Provides advice and support on strategic initiatives, project coordination, operational planning, resource allocation, utilization monitoring, quality improvement initiatives, and corporate liabilities/issues. Responsibilities include leading projects that improve patient safety and support People and Culture/HR initiatives, ensuring the successful implementation of these projects by adhering to best practices and meeting stakeholder expectationsWorks collaboratively with leadership to develop applicable strategies and engages with the management team, senior leaders, and physicians across ROHCG and may include external stakeholders.RESPONSIBILITIES:Strategic Support:

• Develops and implements PM strategies, charters, methodologies, and best practices to standardize project management processes across the hospital.
• Establishes governance frameworks for project management, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Ensures alignment of projects with the Royal’s strategic goals and objectives.

Multi-Project Management Coordination:

• Oversees the portfolio of hospital projects, ensuring they are executed efficiently and effectively.
• Drive initiatives related to People and Culture/HR, ensuring that projects enhance organizational culture, employee engagement, and HR processes
• Execute projects focused on improving quality, infection prevention and control (IPAC), and patient safety to ensure optimal healthcare outcomes and compliance with standards.
• Monitors project progress, identify and address any issues or risks, and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Coordinates with various departments to facilitate project execution and resolve any inter-departmental conflicts.
• Manages and prioritizes resource needs to optimize project performance and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

Risk & Performance Management:

• Identifies potential risks and develops mitigation plans to address them.
• Monitors and manages project risks throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that issues are resolved promptly
• Establishes and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) for project success.
• Prepares and presents detailed project reports, including performance metrics, financial summaries, and status updates, to senior management.
• Conducts post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
• Compiles reports on portfolios to monitor budgets, performance indicators, and risk factors.

Communication:

• Acts as the primary point of contact for project-related communications within the hospital.
• Provides regular updates on project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management and department heads.
• Facilitates meetings and presentations to review project progress and address stakeholder concerns.
• Acts as a coordinator to help facilitate project priorities among teams

Compliance & Quality Assurance:

• Ensures that all projects comply with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Implements quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of project delivery.
• Develops appropriate tracking systems to investigate issues and identify outliers to ensure data integrity and validity

Other:

• Works in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
• Ensures a work environment that is conducive to the Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment, Discrimination-Free Workplace and work safety policies and practices.
• Demonstrates commitment to health equity, values diversity and contributes to an inclusive working environment.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP): Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Proven experience in project management (5 years), with a strong background in managing complex projects in a healthcare or hospital setting. This experience should include managing projects, leading teams, and handling project budgets and schedules.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a PMO or similar function, with a solid understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Proficiency in project planning, execution, monitoring, and control. Ability to manage project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Knowledge and experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
• Knowledge of Ontario Health regulations, standards, and practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with stakeholders, presenting reports, and facilitating meetings.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess project performance, identify issues, and develop solutions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate project teams, resolve conflicts, and drive project success.
• Thinking: Ability to align projects with organizational goals and drive meaningful improvements
• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset

Expected salary

Location

Ottawa, ON

Job date

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 07:47:30 GMT

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