Project Manager - Marketing Dept.
- Job Ref:
- 62328
- Talent Area:
- Professional
- Job Shift:
- 1st - Day
- Job Type:
- Full-Time
- Posted Date:
- Oct. 4, 2024
At Houston Methodist, the Project Manager position is responsible for implementing and coordinating key strategic projects according to scope and department initiative. This position routinely develops, coordinates and completes projects from design implementation to measurement and maintenance of desired outcomes in coordination with management, developing meaningful reports to support business activities, and communicating professionally and persuasively verbally and in writing. This position monitors milestones and identifies potential barriers to assure successful execution and stabilization of processes, including monitoring and focusing on ongoing analysis of quality and financial outcomes. The Project Manager position regularly provides comprehensive communication regarding project analysis, assignment, timelines and progress reports to the leadership.
Requirements:
- Maintains formal and informal communication with partners, clinicians and department leadership to identify needs and constraints of project scope and status availability. Coordinates communication and assists in managing stakeholder(s) expectations.
- Serves as an effective liaison between multiple client groups and stakeholders across various levels of management.
- Actively participates in meetings, as assigned, and provides meaningful contributions that assist in driving decision-making and aids in clearly identifies next steps.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Effectively implements and manages project needs with various stakeholders, including clear communication and timely delivery of project outputs. Creates and develops presentations and informational materials, as appropriate.
- Provides input to clients in an advisory capacity in order to help individuals make sound business decisions by identifying needs, making assessments, and problem solving.
- Develops project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. Oversees work efforts as appropriate to ensure the best possible delivery of service, quality outcomes, and high customer satisfaction.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists with developing and preparing clear and concise communications, business cases/analysis, reports and presentations with compelling data for leadership review.
- Utilizes data gathering tools and methods to analyze and gather data needed for project requirements. Communicates and disseminates timely data analysis and findings to management and appropriate entities and/or identified committees.
- Documents and implements training strategies for projects. Provides ongoing training, education, and communication required for projects across Houston Methodist and multiple departments, as appropriate.
- Tracks the status and coordinates deadlines of all assigned projects, utilizing a variety of software application. Identifies potential barriers to project progression and works towards solutions/resolutions.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Utilizes efficient and cost-effective work practices with department resources and supplies; provides recommendations to reduce expenses. Completes timely and accurate expense reports as determined by leadership, as applicable.
- Provides supportive financial documentation related to assigned projects, to aid in the evaluation of project effectiveness.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in strategic planning for department. Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality or service.
- Supports hospital and department goals and offers innovative solutions through participation in department projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of current practices. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Three years experience in a related discipline, managing multiple projects of a complex nature for a significant duration
- Master's degree combined with HM Fellow satisfies all experience requirements
- N/A
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to conduct effective presentations
- Ability to establish and maintain positive Sponsor, project team member and internal relationships
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
- Advanced spreadsheet skills (i.e. creating pivot tables, performing v-lookups, and managing large data sets). Intermediate word-processing and presentation software skills
- Strong project and time management skills
- Initiative - Exhibits resourcefulness, independent action and judgment that are position appropriate. Evaluates, selects and acts on various methods and strategies for solving problems and meeting objectives
- Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the face of changing demands
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs No
- Business professional Yes
- Other (department approved) No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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