Senior Project Manager - Information Management & Technology

About the Opportunity

An IM/IT Senior Project Manager, reports to an IM/IT Program Manager, and oversees a dynamic multi-disciplinary team responsible for the design, development, testing, and implementation of  IM/IT projects throughout the province. This supports the the organization and it’s clients direction towards the rationalization of disparate systems and the One Person, One Record (OPOR) strategy. This leadership position has direct responsibility and accountability for the projects within their portfolio.  This includes projects which they act as the assigned project manager and those managed by their direct reports.

The role will concentrate on the IM/IT aspects of redevelopment projects in the Western and Central Zones. It emphasizes Operational Readiness (for people, processes and technology) and preparation (following established standards from NSH) for Facility Activation for new locations and facilities from an IM/IT standpoint.

NSH IM/IT Senior Project Managers are responsible for management of large and/or complex projects within NSH IM/IT as well as the support of NSH IM/IT project prioritization and supporting processes. NSH IM/IT Senior Project Managers will also support IM/IT Managers, IM/IT Project Managers and leads in education, training and development of their project management skills to allow them to support the projects they are responsible for.

The IM/IT Senior Project Manager will be committed to a high standard of performance and will provide support across the organization to enable IM/IT projects in support of NSH’s and its clients’ strategic mission, vision and goals. The IM/IT Senior Project Manager holds a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to, project oversight of resources and stakeholders; managing timelines and milestones; documenting outcomes; and, monitoring, summarizing and communicating the progress of activities to the appropriate leadership team members. Additionally, this leadership position ensures that all activities within their responsible area are supported by the NSH IM/IT business plan, established policies/procedures, and in line with IM/IT service management level policies and practices. The IM/IT Senior Project Manager would also function in a senior subject matter expert role within the team.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Knowledge and skills in the areas of Project Management methodologies, IM/IT tools, applications and systems of support
• Undergraduate degree. Consideration may be given to those with equivalent training and work experience
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience with IT/IM Services, project management, programs and services
• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience 
• Project Management Certification (PMP) required
• Master’s degree an asset, particularly in health administration, leadership, masters of business administration
• Certified Health Executive (CHE) and/or Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) designation an asset
• IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Project Management Professions (PMO) and/or organizational change management certification an asset
• Project Management experience  in a complex health care organizational environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of health care issues
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills with the ability to multi-task to meet tight deadlines
• Experience in leading teams of staff with indirect accountabilities to other operational units
• Ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to execute through effective delegation, motivation and oversight
• Ability to develop and establish financial policies and procedures
• Excellent verbal, written communication and influencing skills
• Experience in working with patient care leaders

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, Full-time position; 75 Hours Biweekly 

Compensation and Benefits

$45.45 - $56.81 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.