Project Manager

Description

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation's only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Project Manager who will embrace our reach and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

The Project Manager:

Pay Grade: $ 39.26-62.81

• Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with the hospital's strategic priorities and operational objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-departmental collaboration, fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Track project performance, manage risks, and implement corrective actions as needed to meet project goals.
• Prepare and present project status reports, metrics, and outcomes to the COO and senior leadership.
• Facilitate meetings, ensuring clear communication, effective decision-making, and documented action items.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices in project management.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.
• Promotes adherence to the Health Sciences Compliance Program, the Howard University Code of Ethics and the Health Sciences Standards of Conduct.
• Attends annual and periodic mandatory Compliance Program training including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy training.
• Participates in activities that promote adherence to federal healthcare program requirements.
• Actively participates in Health Sciences Compliance Program activities
• Adheres to the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients, families, and staff.
• Strategic Thinking
• Results Orientation
• Collaboration and Influence. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse teams.
• Adaptability and Flexibility. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Analytical and Data-Driven Approach. Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Smart sheet)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Minimum Requirements:

Five (5+) or more years of project management experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting.

PMP or other relevant project management certification preferred.

At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:

• Work-life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan.)

COVID-19 Vaccination

Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.

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Required Skills

Minimum Requirements:
Five (5+) or more years of project management experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting.
PMP or other relevant project management certification preferred