University of Missouri Health Care

Project Manager- Health System

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in project management, business, information technology, computer science, or a related area.
  • Three years of relevant experience or completion of a Master’s in Health Administration fellowship program.
  • Preferred completion of an MHA fellowship within a healthcare organization.
  • Project management experience in a healthcare setting is a strong plus.
  • Additional licenses/certifications as required by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

  • Manage planning and implementation of projects for assigned responsibilities.
  • Organize project collaboration meetings across functional areas.
  • Oversee project execution from business plan development to completion.
  • Approach project challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.
  • Provide strategic recommendations for project completion.
  • Maintain clear communication with team leaders and health system executive leadership.
  • Foster relationships for continuous improvement processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and growth.
  • Collaborative work environment in the healthcare sector.
  • Flexibility of a business analyst role across cross-functional teams.
  • Access to executive leadership for status presentations.
  • On-site work arrangement fostering team cohesion.
Full Job Description
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Work Arrangement: On-Site
Department: Network Development

Facility: Quarterdeck Building, 2401 Lemone Industrial Blvd, Columbia, MO
Compensation:
Base Pay Range: $68,266 - $111,426 per year, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

The Project Manager I, Health System is responsible for managing and coordinating all work for low and medium-complexity projects while managing multiple cross-functional teams and providing strategic recommendations to shape strategy related to achieving project objectives. The Associate Project Manager will be also responsible for presenting status updates to health system executive leadership every week.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
• Manage the planning and implementation of projects for assigned areas of responsibility. Maintain all appropriate project deliverables and duties including, but not limited to timelines, project scheduling, task delegation, risk management, status reporting, and project health status presentations to leadership.
• Organize and facilitate project collaboration meetings across functional areas to ensure all project leaders are learning and connecting their work.
• Manage project execution throughout the entire lifecycle, from business plan development through project completion.
• Use a solution-oriented mindset to project challenges. Quickly align cross-functional teams to drive towards solutions and mitigation efforts to ensure projects stay on track.
• Make recommendations regarding project strategy to achieve project completion.
• Collaborate with the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Project Manager III and cross-functional team leads and provide regular, clear, and concise project updates to team leaders and health system executive leadership regarding timelines, project health status, risk identification and mitigation plans, budget tracking, and resources/capacity constraints.
• Drive transparent communication and collaboration with project team members, as well as cross-functional internal/external business partners to ensure successful on-time project delivery.
• Through collaboration with cross-functional and clinical team members build relationships and strive for continuous improvement processes.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in project management, business, information technology, computer science, or a related area.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience or completion of a Master's in Health Administration fellowship program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Completion of an MHA fellowship within a healthcare organization.
• Project management or other relevant experience within a healthcare setting.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

About University of Missouri Health Care

The University of Missouri Health Care is a healthcare system affiliated with the University of Missouri. The system includes several hospitals and clinics, as well as a medical school and research facilities. The system is based in Columbia, Missouri, and serves patients throughout the state. The University of Missouri Health Care is known for its expertise in a variety of medical specialties, including cancer care, cardiology, and neurology. The system is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and to advancing medical knowledge through research and education. The University of Missouri Health Care has been recognized for its excellence in healthcare and has been ranked among the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
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