Project Manager (Non-IT), PMP

About the role

The purpose of this position is to coordinate assigned projects from initiation through completion, delivering both on-time and within budget. This role is highly interactive with the other departments within Emerus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate all facets in preparation of opening the hospitals to the public for Hospital Openings projects.
• Work with the various departments throughout Emerus and our partners to ensure building and departmental readiness, training, equipment planning, move-in, stocking, deliveries, etc are in place for opening.
• Assist in the successful completion of Enterprise-wide projects, including Finance, Marketing, Nursing, etc.
• Develop, track, communicate project schedules for assigned projects.
• Be the point of contact and coordinate all departments that must come together throughout the projects.
• Manage resources with peers and functional managers.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues.
• Ensure that all required contracts are in place.
• Report on project budgets.
• Provide frequent project status to management and project teams, including reporting and meetings.
• Make informed and effective decisions when presented with multiple options on how to progress with the project.
• Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.
• Develop and manage Turnover and Operations Readiness plans for new hospital openings.
• Participate in review of blueprints for new hospital opening projects regarding layout and electrical placement, clinical requirements for the building, etc.
• Work with regional CEO, CNO and functional and clinical departments to perform audits before hospital openings to validate hospital is ready to see patients.
• Cookordinate development of punch list of items for Construction to be corrected in the new hospital prior to opening; work with the team to prioritize and track completion.
• Work with Supply Chain to confirm supplies are delivered to new hospitals before opening, as required.
• Travel to all hospital locations as required; be on-site at hospitals at pivotal times during process including Operations walk-throughs, Turnover, Move-in, etc.
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
• Collect lessons learned and track completion in future projects.
• Take initiative to keep abreast of developments in Project Management and pursue continuous education.
• Fill in for the supervisor when requested.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Work off-hours and on call when required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years required, 6+ years preferred experience as a project manager in healthcare
• Bachelor's Degree or higher required
• PMP required
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead teams on complex project completion
• Organizational skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Addresses challenges effectively even in uncharted territory
• Self driven, capable of making informed decisions with minimal guidance
• Achieves objectives without the need for rigid guidelines
• Communicates well both verbally and in written form
• Able to maintain clear and concise documentation
• Communicates effectively in meetings
• Balances driving details and keeping an eye on completion of the end goal
• Takes initiative
• Shows an interest in learning new things
• Fulfills commitments and expects the same of others
• Proficient in MS Office, including MS Project
• Working knowledge of Smartsheet a plus
• Strong spatial skills preferred
• A strong customer service focus required
• Familiarity with DNV Interpretive Guidelines, CMS CoP, ISO and NIAHO or other regulatory standards and accreditation organizations is advantageous
• Fluent in English; written and oral communication required
• 25% travel as needed