Project Manager

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

Responsible for translating strategic initiatives into operational project plans for execution. In collaboration with project sponsor(s) and leaders(s), the project manager plans, resources, implements, controls and evaluates projects that support the organization's strategic plan. Advises on scope changes, quality assurance, and other technical aspects of the project, requiring foundational knowledge in the specific area.

Job Description

Summary
Responsible for translating strategic initiatives into operational project plans for execution. In collaboration with project sponsor(s) and leaders(s), the project manager plans, resources, implements, controls and evaluates projects that support the organization's strategic plan. Advises on scope changes, quality assurance, and other technical aspects of the project, requiring foundational knowledge in the specific area.

Job Duties

• Assists leaders and sponsors in development of requirements and build path toward strategic goals.
• Develops project plans including tasks, resources and timeline; identifies, documents and manages project risks and project change requests.
• Independently leads and facilitates assigned projects in collaboration with team members, stakeholders and leadership, engaging other bsuiness and stakeholder groups as necessary.
• Conducts written and oral project updates for senior management and other leaders.
• Focuses on team's performance, ensuring accountability and engagement to deliver project outcomes.
• Educates project management principles to key stakeholders and peers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with concentration in project management, business management, healthcare administration, public health, social services or relevant field.
• 3 years related work experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Ability to identify business development opportunities.
• Interpersonal skills to manage large, complex projects working effectively with internal and external executive personnel to accomplish organizational goals.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality in working with stakeholders.
• Strong research and strategic analysis skills.
• Knowledge of various project management techniques to keep teams aligned and focused on milestone level task reporting.
• Strong emotional intelligence and adept at relationship building.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years related work experience.
• Knowledge of healthcare work processes.

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

130 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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