Manager Project Management Office

General Summary

Under limited supervision provides strategic leadership development and management of the Project Management Office (PMO) within the University of Maryland Medical Center Center for Healthcare Transformation. The Manager of the PMO will be responsible for the development and effectiveness of the PMO to ensure alignment with organizational priorities to achieving safety quality and efficient patient care. This position requires significant experience in project and portfolio management and will lead organizational change to adopting a PMO strategy to ensuring project management success in alignment with organizational strategic operational and financial objectives.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

1. Responsible for the overall development leadership management and effectiveness of the Project Management Office (PMO) within the University of Maryland Medical Center.
2. Design and implement PMO structure and strategy to ensure appropriate project management resources are dedicated to achieving organizational priorities.
3. Establish processes and tools to govern intake prioritization and management of project requests throughout the organization.
4. Develop implement and govern project management processes tools templates policies and metrics to ensure appropriate methodologies resource utilization and PMO success.  
5. Contribute to the evolution of the PMO collaborating with peers and stakeholders on improving standards processes tools and implementing leading practices.
6. Collaborate with senior executives to define project priorities and communicate effectively with organizational stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for initiatives.
7. Collaborates with department and organizational leaders to identify define prioritize and delegate projects throughout PMO team members.
8. Implement appropriate project management methodologies (e.g. Agile Waterfall) based on project requirements and organizational environment and culture.
9. Develop and monitor project performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) providing regular updates to executive leadership on progress risks and issues
10. Analyze financial data including project budgets risks and resource allocation to ensure projects meet fiscal requirements.
11. Supervise PMO project managers and coordinators providing oversight to their portfolio of projects to ensure optimal project management and project success.  
12.  Establish mechanisms for gathering feedback from project teams to identify areas for improvement.
13. Continuously optimize project management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
14. This position will work closely with cross functional teams to drive various projects process improvements and ultimately key results aligned with enterprisewide) initiatives.
15. Coach and mentor project coordinators and managers and share knowledge of best practices fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
16. Support change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions during project execution and address resistance and promote acceptance among stakeholders
17. Develops solutions that incorporate business logic stakeholder needs and appropriate change management techniques including communication and education to ensure improvements are successfully implemented and sustained.
18. Independently conducts relevant best practice research process analyses benchmarking and performance measurement activities such as baseline and sustainment metrics as directed. Develops presentations of the information that inform audiences in a clear and accurate manner.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

1. Bachelors degree in Business Administration Project Management Healthcare Administration or related field required.
2. A Masters degree from an accredited university in Business Administration Healthcare Administration Public Administration or related field is preferred.
3. Seven (7) Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in healthcare system acute care hospital or healthcare management and/or related healthcare consulting to include demonstrated results and achievements in leading large projects.
4. 13 years experience with supervising and leading team members.
5. Project Management Lean and or Six Sigma certification is required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven examples of delegation collaborative teamwork and active listening
2. Experience utilizing project management methodologies with proven examples of applying fundamental project management principles
3. Ability to coach mentor and motivate others.
4. Ability to facilitate complex teams to the defined outcomes while meeting critical deadlines.
5. Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problemsolving environment while demonstrating teamwork innovation and excellence.
6. Ability to lead up across and down multiple organizational levels.
7. Ability to constructively engage negotiate resolve conflict with influence and coach for results staff and leaders at all organizational levels.
8. Ability to analyze summarize and present complex operational and clinical information.
9. Personal and professional characteristics presenting a high level of emotional intelligence business acumen professional sophistication and flexibility and maneuverability in approach.
10. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
11. Thorough understanding of project management principles and methods.
12. Practical knowledge of and competency with various computer software applications to monitor and report project status.
13. Continuation of professional development to keep abreast of emerging best practices methodologies and technologies.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $57.13/hr$85.75/hr

Other Compensation (if applicable): MIP Eligible

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