Project Manager Ambulatory Services - Full time -Washington DC

The Project Manager will oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of a specific short-term, long term and ongoing projects which have a beginning, an end and specified deliverables.

Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree Related field (Required)
Master's Degree Business, Healthcare Management or Finance (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience
5 years Related and progressive experience (Required)
3 years Project management experience (Required)
3 years Experience in writing/ communications, healthcare administration and non-profit management (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Familiarity and experience with electronic database research tools, including use of the Internet.
Understanding of management information systems and technology is helpful.
Full command of Microsoft Word, Excel and/or similar software applications.
Knowledge and awareness of Project Management principles, documents and plans.
Good facilitation and analytical skills.
Ability to deliver results on time, on budget, and to the very highest standards.
Ability to quickly gain the technical, behavioral and contextual elements of a project.
Running large and small scale projects.
Stakeholder management.
Personal skills required Strong drive and resilience.
Action and result oriented.
Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels.
A willingness to see things through to the end.
A team player who is comfortable working with other professionals.
Ability to influence/work through people at all levels.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Being an inspirational employee who is able to demonstrate enthusiasm, passion.
Willingness to take on project ownership and accountability.

Functional Accountabilities
Project Communication

• Develop communication plan (oral and written) for each initiative with assigned teams to include updates and status reports associated with each project.

• Develop and implement stakeholder satisfaction tools for each project to ensure stakeholder buy-in and satisfaction.

• Keep executives informed of progress, barriers, etc.

• Facilitate team discussions and provide detailed feedback and follow-through.

• Listen and provide feedback to end user suggestions and issues.

Project Management

• Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.

• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.

• Ensure resource availability and allocation.

• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.

• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.

• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.

• Report and escalate to management as needed.

• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Internal and External Relations

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.

• Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.

• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance