Project Manager - IS Portfolio Governance

at  Keck Medical Center of USC

The Project Manager provides a wide range of project management and operational support including in the assistance in the administration and coordination of a variety of project management functions including planning, budgeting, organizing, research and delivery of services.
The Information Technology Project Manager will provide project management and implementation oversight for healthcare related systems, applications implementations and process development based upon the policies and procedures set forth by the Project Management Office. This person will provide management on jobs within a healthcare environment which integrate both the physician and facility aspect of business. Could be required to supervise other employees or contract labor specific to a project.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree In a related field.
• Bachelors Degree for this department preferred only (Not required).
• 2 years IT Project Management experience is required
• Conduct complex analysis of administrative organization, policies, procedures, practices, and cost-benefit studies.
• Provide administrative reports and analysis in support of the overall efficiency and effectiveness of operation as appropriate.
• Advanced skill in computer programs, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential material with discretion.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with a wide variety of constituents to include: patient and family, staff, faculty, alumni, business, political and community leaders and the general public is essential.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with implementing Business and Practice Management or an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in either a physician office or hospital is preferred
• Prior experience with any of the following applications are preferred: Kronos, Lawson, McKesson, Cerner, IDX.
• Certification - Job Relevant Sigma qualitfication

• Anticipate how technology enhancements will affect operational workflows.
• Understand the business impact of different solutions, and can assess the tradeoffs between business needs, technology requirements and costs.
• Help customers define requirements, clarify their current and future technology needs, and determine how to best meet their needs including determining the resources required.
• Analyze cross-technology and cross platform issues. Evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of proposed solutions. Conceive and implements projects that may require systems integration, small teams and multiple technical platforms.
• Participate in the development and management of project budget.
• Provide project assignments to the project team, manage project scope and ensure the quality of deliverables.
• Maintain ongoing communication with customer(s) during the course of the project ensuring that they are up to date on progress.
• Manage vendors in the context of the project.
• Develop and manage project success metrics.
• Able to clearly communicate expectations, plans, and requirements for a project to stakeholders.
• Adhere to PMO processes and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.