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PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The project manager accomplishes project objectives by planning, evaluating, and directing project activities; also controls and implements the assigned project(s) within assigned budget and baselined schedule. The project manager assures that procedures are documented and transitioned to ensure satisfactory ongoing operation of the implemented system(s)/application(s). The project manager is responsible for clinical, administrative, and operational level projects within the IT PMO.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies, plans and conducts evaluation of information and network related needs and recommends the project management approach for the project.
• Develops and obtains approval of artifacts and activities as required in the PMO Project Management Methodology based on the size, priority, complexity, and risk of the project.
• Conducts all aspects of assigned projects with professionalism, quality, on time and within budget. Coordinates/leads the efforts of assigned project members in all project endeavors including the implementation and transition of ongoing support of assigned projects.
• Assures project gates are completed in a timely manner and that action items are resolved prior to project completion.
• Maintains effective lines of communications and relationships within all stakeholder groups/impacted areas including but not limited to: Information Services, hospital departments, patients, staff and community as required.
• Provides input on the assigned project members performance to their management.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations; uses computer-based training and actively participates in Christiana Care PM Community discussions.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting accountability for delivery of assigned projects with quality; and by exhibiting Christiana behaviors that exemplify the Values of Love and Excellence.
• Submits complete and accurate status reports and timesheets for all assigned projects.
• Approves team time sheets in timely manner assuring accuracy and completeness for assigned projects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience in a discipline related to the assigned area.
• 5 - 8 years of combined project management, data processing and system analysis experience; preferred in an IT Healthcare System environment managing multiple projects.
• A master's degree is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of the structured systems development life cycle (SSDLC) process and project management controls, techniques and reporting.
• Knowledge of hospital applications within computer environments.
• Skill in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, etc.)
• Skill in written and verbal communication, presenting to groups of all technical and managerial levels.
• Skill in analyzing, interpreting and solving business problems.
• Skill in developing proposals for hardware and software.
• Skill in developing detail workplans and directing project tasks of project team members.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to translate business problems into practical information system alternatives.
• Ability to identify key elements of an assignment, anticipate potential problems and take steps to avoid them.
• Ability to use a personal computer to perform duties.
• Ability to assume responsibility and to work flexible hours on a limited basis.
• Ability to acquire a broad hospital functional knowledge.
• Ability to deal with specialists in a significant number of functional areas.

ChristianaCare Offers:

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
• 12 week paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

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EEO Statement: Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

UPDATE: ChristianaCare is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our patients and caregivers. As we continue to meet the needs of our caregivers and our community through the COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment to health and safety requires that we take new steps to ensure a safe environment for medical care for our patients and a workplace that avoids preventable harm for our caregivers. For this reason, vaccination for COVID-19 is required for all caregivers at ChristianaCare and is considered a safety standard that is job-related and consistent with business necessity for all caregivers.