JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction, manages project planning, funding, approval, and implementation. Works with staff members and other stakeholders to successfully plan and execute projects that support the priorities of the organization while ensuring that projects are completed on schedule. The following duties are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities and ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Level I employees perform work under close supervision, may only perform simple or routine aspects or the position, and generally require a good deal of instruction and/or training. Level III employees perform high level, complex, and responsible tasks within this position, train lower level employees, and generally work with minimum supervision and follow-up from their supervisor.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

All Coordinates and manages projects, incorporating and adhering to project management standards and methodology, using prescribed tools and documents as required to coordinate and manager projects. Successfully manages the scope of the project, including client priorities and expectations of product and services, ensuring customer satisfaction. Tracks the day-to-day activities required to ensure projects are completed on time, successfully, and in a manner consistent with organizational goals, departmental policies, and/or the standard terms and conditions of the contract, if applicable. Coordinates assigned staff in all aspects of the planning, design and implementation of highly complex projects. Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks/reviews vendor deliverables. Serves as the lead contact for internal and external customers on assigned projects. Forecasts resource needs and secures skilled staff from resource managers as far in advance as possible. Develops budgets and tracks invoicing as appropriate. Communicates all of the requirements and commitments (both verbally and in writing) for each project with clients, ANTHC staff and management. Participates with other project managers in standards development, educational sessions and process improvement projects. Publishes and maintains status reports, communication plans, risk plans as is consistent with ANMC standards. Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking analysis and project budgets. Performs other duties as assigned.

Project Manager I

Assists in the development of project scope and objectives. Assists in the development of detailed work plans, which include clear milestones and assignment of project task responsibilities and schedules.

Project Manager II

Leads the development of project scope and objectives. Develops detailed work plans, which include clear milestones and assignment of project task responsibilities and schedules. Serves as the lead contact for internal and external customers on assigned projects. Provides supervision and management to staff.

Project Manager III

Leads the development of project scope and objectives. Develops detailed work plans, which include clear milestones and assignment of project task responsibilities and schedules. Serves as the lead contact for internal and external customers on assigned projects and communicates with senior management and/or functional area manager regarding status of specific projects. Provides supervision and management to staff. Provides guidance and mentorship to other Project Managers within the department.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

All

• Knowledge and proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Knowledge of Project management experience to include the use of standard methodologies on complex projects in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of applicable statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders and other operational guidelines and directives. Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, contractors, and representatives from other local, state and Federal organizations.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with individuals with wide array of cultural, political, educational, socio-economic, geographic and linguistic backgrounds.
• Skill in addressing sensitive issues and situations.
• Skill in advising leaders of complex organizational units.

Project Manager II, III

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of cost accounting, budgeting and strategic planning.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Project Manager I, II

A Bachelor’s Degree in project management or related field. Progressively responsible professional/exempt work experience in all aspects of the planning, design and implementation of highly complex projects may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

Project Manager III

A Master’s Degree in project management or related field. Progressively responsible professional/exempt work experience in all aspects of the planning, design and implementation of highly complex projects may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Project Manager I

Non-supervisory - Four (4) years professional work experience managing major projects or working in positions using all the aspects of planning, design and implementation of projects. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

Project Manager II

Supervisory - Seven (7) years professional work experience managing major projects or working in positions using all the aspects of planning, design and implementation of projects. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

Project Manager III

Supervisory - Ten (10) years professional work experience managing major projects or working in positions using all the aspects of planning, design and implementation of projects. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Project Manager I

N/A

Project Manager II, III

Relevant industry related certification/licensure. Four years additional project management work experience may be substituted for certification/licensure.

PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

N/A

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

N/A

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Project Manager I Project Management Professional.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Project Manager I

Travels frequently within Alaska in small fixed wing aircraft; travels outside Alaska.

Project Manager II

According to the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional specific technical certifications.

Project Manager III

Travels frequently within Alaska in small fixed wing aircraft; travels outside Alaska.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds.
• ANMC is not a latex free facility; an employee should expect to work in an environment where latex may be present.