Project Manager
Renton, WA

Job Description

 

Job Description

Information Technology

 

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE: Project Manager  

JOB OVERVIEW: This position is responsible for managing all aspects of assigned projects at Valley Medical Center, to include overall planning, resource coordination, scheduling, budgeting and execution. Ensures projects are delivered within the planned schedule, budget, and scope. 

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Information Technology 

HOURS OF WORK: As required to fulfill responsibilities 

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director, Project Management Office

PREREQUISITES Level 1:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Healthcare or other related field.


* Minimum 1 year working in an Information Technology role or project coordination role.


* Familiarity with Project Management methodology.



 

PREREQUISITES Level 2: (In Addition to Level 1)

* Minimum 3 years Project Management experience required, healthcare setting preferred.



 

PREREQUISITES Level Senior: (In Addition to Level 1 & 2)

* Minimum 5 years Project Management experience required, healthcare setting preferred.


* PMP or Process Improvement Certification preferred.



 

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Proficient with Microsoft tools.


* Able to handle multiple demands and competing priorities.


* Ability to collaborate and work in a multidisciplinary team environment.


* Tolerates ambiguity in instructions and work situations.


* Will direct the work of others.



 

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time; requires manual and finger dexterity, and vision corrected to normal range; requires ability to travel several miles to various sites on any given day; visual acuity with assistive devices as necessary to read typed and hand-written information in paper and electronic formats; must be able to tolerate fine motor movements associated with computer use; lift/carry 10 pounds occasionally. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Administrative Partner

B. Essential Responsibilities and Competencies

* Work with project sponsors, stakeholders and team members to define project requirements, scope, risks, staffing requirements, organization and approach.


* Work with resource managers to obtain resource assignments.


* Work with the project team and sponsors to develop detailed project work plans, timelines and budgets.


* Appropriately and effectively use the departmental standard methodology and templates.


* Plan, direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progress on schedule and within budget.


* Track and manage issues; escalate issues to the appropriate level in a timely manner.


* Track and manage project budgets; may have signing authority.


* Prepare status reports and keep project sponsors, team, stakeholders and others informed of project status and related issues.


* Manage requests for changes to scope, schedule, and budget according to defined change control procedures.


* Serve as project liaison representing the project to other departments, senior management, affiliated individuals or institutions, and outside organizations.


* Effectively close projects ensuring that all project work and documentation is complete and that all project work has been successfully transitioned to operations.


* Contribute to project portfolio planning by developing project justifications and estimates and/or proposals.



 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate competency in the following areas:

 

* Project Management: Demonstrates skill in applying project management concepts and tools in the successful planning, execution, controlling and closing of IT projects; determines which process or deliverable is best for the project at hand; develops high quality and appropriate deliverables.


* Technology/Clinical Skills: Stays knowledgeable in a broad spectrum of information technologies and/or clinical subject matter; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.


* Analysis: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.


* Problem Solving: Skillfully identifies, analyzes, resolves or escalates problems/issues in a timely and appropriate manner; develops alternative solutions; facilitates resolution by working well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.


* Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates interpersonal and social skills required for positive interaction with others; utilizes behaviors that establish trust, minimize conflict, maximize cooperation; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas.


* Oral communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens well and solicits information and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation and facilitation skills; conveys complex or technical information effectively to technical and non-technical folks; effectively conducts meetings.


* Written communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents complex data effectively.


* Teamwork: Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments; supports others’ efforts to succeed.


* Leadership: Displays passion and optimism; earns respect and trust; empowers others to fulfill project goals; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; gives appropriate recognition to others.


* Delegation: Delegates work assignments: matches responsibility to the person; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.


* Ethics: Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.


* Decision making: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process.


* Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.


* Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work and work of his/her project team to ensure quality; ascribes to a standard of excellence.


* Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work/project environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.



  

Job Qualifications:

PREREQUISITES Level 1:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Healthcare or other related field.


* Minimum 1 year working in an Information Technology role or project coordination role.


* Familiarity with Project Management methodology.



 

PREREQUISITES Level 2: (In Addition to Level 1)

* Minimum 3 years Project Management experience required, healthcare setting preferred.



 

PREREQUISITES Level Senior: (In Addition to Level 1 & 2)

* Minimum 5 years Project Management experience required, healthcare setting preferred.


* PMP or Process Improvement Certification preferred.



 

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Proficient with Microsoft tools.


* Able to handle multiple demands and competing priorities.


* Ability to collaborate and work in a multidisciplinary team environment.


* Tolerates ambiguity in instructions and work situations.


* Will direct the work of others.