Overview

The is a growing department looking for professionals who are eager to help implement the (SJG) mission by training the clinical workforce, developing and strengthening health systems and patient-centered initiatives, and advancing knowledge to sustain continuous improvement through research

Summary

The Manager, Project Management with a focus on implementing Smartsheet within Global Pediatric Medicine (GPM) department. Improve GPM's project management maturity, gain visibility into risks and dependencies, and ensure fast and accurate decision-making.

Develops, implements, and refines PMO methodologies, standards, processes, and policies. Manages project team, either directly or indirectly to include priority setting, resource utilization, continuous performance improvement, and works with department/division leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Smartsheet implementation and adaption within GPM

• Portfolios management to help GPM Leadership ensure the department is focusing on the right projects.

• Improve efficiency and project management processes within GPM

• Improve GPM's project management maturity, gain visibility into risks and dependencies, and ensure fast and accurate decision-making.

• Continuous collaboration with all the teams within GPM to align them with adaption of Smartsheet

• Collaboration with teams internal and external to St. Jude to drive collaboration and alignment between multiple teams.

• Provide training on project methodologies and Smartsheet. Guide the teams with set up of their projects with in Smartsheet

• Lead integration of Smartsheet with other tools and systems

• Monitor and manage the coordination of activities within GPM IS team, implement policies and execute plans.

• Proactively anticipate and understand concerns/issues delays in the project and develop risk assessment and contingency plans.

• Ensure all projects and tasks are executed within predefined timelines and budgets in compliance with all applicable standards & regulations.

• Mentor and guide team members and ensure they have all the resources required, to complete their assigned tasks.

• Engage in hiring, performance management, and other people processes.

• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Skills and Abilities:

• Develops breadth of expertise across multiple technical areas within IT.

• Directs delivery by technically diverse teams to support business outcomes.

• Is able to adapt delivery to address specific functional/business requirements.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Flexibility to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.

• Ability to carry out broad assignments with minimal supervision.

• Strong writing, editing, and analytical skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive matters in a confidential and professional manner.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite

• Cultural sensitivity is a must.

All candidates must submit a cover letter to be considered for the position.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, data science, information science or related field required.

• Master's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum requirement: Five (5) progressive years of IT experience including experience managing at least 1-2 people preferred.

• Experience with Smartsheet is a plus.

• Extensive experience leading projects/processes end to end including resource and vendor management, and communication and collaboration with internal cross-functional teams and external partners preferred.

• Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification issued by Project Management Institute required.

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