Senior Project Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, or a related field AND Seven (7) years of progressive experience in project management, program coordination, or related healthcare operations work

OR High school diploma with nine (9) years of progressive experience in project management, program coordination, or related healthcare operations work and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

2. Master's degree in a related field preferred.

3. Experience in a large, integrated health system or academic medical center preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Leads multiple concurrent projects spanning clinical, operational, and administrative areas.

2. Defines project scope, objectives, deliverables, success metrics, and resource needs in collaboration with stakeholders.

3. Develops and manages detailed project plans, schedules, and timelines to ensure timely completion.

4. Oversees project execution from initiation through closeout, maintaining adherence to scope, budget, and quality standards.

5. Establishes and maintains project governance, risk management, and issue resolution processes.

6. Serves as the primary liaison between project teams, sponsors, and senior leadership.

7. Facilitates regular project meetings and prepares status updates, progress reports, and executive summaries.

8. Ensures effective communication and stakeholder engagement to promote alignment and transparency.

9. Identifies, assesses, and mitigates project risks while proactively addressing potential barriers.

10. Manages internal and external resources, including staff, vendors, and consultants, to meet project goals.

11. Oversees project budgets, vendor contracts, and financial tracking to ensure fiscal accountability.

12. Applies project management and performance improvement methodologies to drive efficiency and measurable outcomes.

13. Provides leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project team members to promote professional growth and team effectiveness.

14. Ensures projects comply with institutional policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory standards.

15. Prepares comprehensive documentation, lessons learned, and post-project evaluations to support continuous improvement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties through the work shift.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Standard office with potential travel to system locations or project sites.

2. Requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods and to perform moderate physical activity during project-related activities.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, complex healthcare projects with cross-departmental impact.

2. Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.

3. Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and negotiation skills.

4. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

5. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to executive leadership.

6. Proficiency with project management and collaboration software (e.g., MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

7. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

8. Collaborative team player who fosters positive relationships across all levels of the organization.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.