About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Project Portfolio Director or designate, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading key organizational priorities and complex, multi-phased projects within the assigned project portfolio. Working collaboratively with Island Health programs, consultants, executive leadership and other internal and external partners, the Senior Project Manager leads planning and implementation activities ensuring results delivery and works with teams to identify, plan, implement and evaluate improvement and change initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Health Information Science, Social Science or a related field. Seven (7) to ten (10) years' of relevant, related experience, including project management experience, working within or directly within the health care industry and/or public sector. Project Management Professional (PMP) designation/certification is required.
Skills And Abilities
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Must have knowledge of Project Management methodologies and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
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Strong change management skills and or certification as a Change Management Practitioner (PROSCI).
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Stays current with the trends and developments in project management.
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Conversant in various tools for project management, project planning, and time tracking, e.g., JIRA, MS Project, MS Excel, MS Visio and or other project software.
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Detail oriented with excellent analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to deal with situations where information is difficult to obtain, complex, confidential, highly sensitive, or ambiguous.
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Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.
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Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
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Excellent organizational and teamwork skills.
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment including group facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
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Strong ability to negotiate with and influence others.
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High level of initiative and self-direction.
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Demonstrated leadership and commitment to continuous professional learning.
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Previous experience in the health care industry and or public sector.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD5909.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Project Portfolio Director or designate, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading key organizational priorities and complex, multi-phased projects within the assigned project portfolio. Working collaboratively with Island Health programs, consultants, executive leadership and other internal and external partners, the Senior Project Manager leads planning and implementation activities ensuring results delivery and works with teams to identify, plan, implement and evaluate improvement and change initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Health Information Science, Social Science or a related field. Seven (7) to ten (10) years' of relevant, related experience, including project management experience, working within or directly within the health care industry and/or public sector. Project Management Professional (PMP) designation/certification is required.
Skills And Abilities
-
Must have knowledge of Project Management methodologies and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
-
Strong change management skills and or certification as a Change Management Practitioner (PROSCI).
-
Stays current with the trends and developments in project management.
-
Conversant in various tools for project management, project planning, and time tracking, e.g., JIRA, MS Project, MS Excel, MS Visio and or other project software.
-
Detail oriented with excellent analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to deal with situations where information is difficult to obtain, complex, confidential, highly sensitive, or ambiguous.
-
Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.
-
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
-
Excellent organizational and teamwork skills.
-
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment including group facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
-
Strong ability to negotiate with and influence others.
-
High level of initiative and self-direction.
-
Demonstrated leadership and commitment to continuous professional learning.
-
Previous experience in the health care industry and or public sector.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD5909.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.