Project Manager

at  Womens College Hospital

Women’s College Hospital is the first and only independent, academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a primary focus on the health of women. If you’re ready to be part of the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution in which the possibilities for creative innovation, breakthroughs in new thinking and groundbreaking work in academic ambulatory medicine are limitless. Women’s College Hospital is committed to patient safety as a key professional value and an essential component of daily practice. With the mobilization of our 2018-2022 Strategic Plan, WCH has entered an exciting phase of its history – strengthening its bond with partners and introducing a new and inspiring vision: Healthcare revolutionized for a healthier and more equitable world.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Master’s degree in a healthcare field or health administration is required.
• Current certification in Project Management (PMP designation preferred).
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible project management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in leading projects or teams, including demonstrated skills in using project management methodology, applying methods and standards, estimating, and tracking time and efforts, allocating and deploying resources.
• Previous experience with SAP systems and implementation is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of full development process – including requirements analysis, design, development, deployment, testing, and maintenance is an asset.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans that align with departmental and organization objectives.
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across sectors.
• Proven experience in managing budgets and financial reporting.
• Advanced computer proficiency (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and strong research skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Professional behavior and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital.
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all.

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST, HOWEVER, ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WHO ARE SELECTED TO BE INTERVIEWED WILL BE CONTACTED.

Women’s College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

• Leads, develops, monitors, and evaluates the overall management of the SAP implementation project throughout its lifecycle.
• Participates in project planning activities and manages execution of projects according to plan.
• Proactively identifies changes in work scope, while ensuring appropriate planning measures are taken with internal and external stakeholders to reassess and amend the scope of work (budget and timelines).
• Actively works to identify and analyze risk, establishes contingency plans and is responsible for initiating mitigating action. Devises contingency plans as required.
• In collaboration with project partners, analyzes, and develops project planning initiatives such as the creation of project plans, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful project execution for SAP software implementation.
• Oversees strategic policy decisions and operational plans for program design, development, and execution, working directly with internal and external project teams.
• Effectively communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Creates and oversees budget program to support SAP implementation as well as managing project-related expenses and financial reporting.
• Prepares quarterly and year end activity and budget reports, communicates progress, milestones, and other key project metrics to project leads and internal/external stakeholders.
• Responsible for delivering regular status updates on SAP project implementation via reports, and presentations to key stakeholders.
• Coordinates with project partners to ensure alignment and successful execution of project deliverables.
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies, funding agreements, and data sharing protocols.
• Collaborates with vendors on the delivery of SAP-related business transformation processes.
• Manages change initiatives related to the SAP implementation, including communication and training plans.
• Ability to multi-task between various projects throughout the organization as needed.
  As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.
  The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.