Focused on the Future of Care

We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type:

Hybrid

Job Description Summary:

Manages and directs multiple projects and programs of various size mostly focused on Information Technology. Responsible for all aspects of the project from start to finish, have full ownership and responsibility over project quality and provides input to project management processes and lifecycles. Identifies appropriate resource needs, develops the project schedule and may work directly with a Senior Project Manager, Functional Manager or Program Manager regarding the status of assigned projects. Coordinates the work of other IT professionals and administrative staff to achieve IT goals and processes, such as network upgrades, software and app development, data management and hardware installations. Requires basic Project Management knowledge areas and have demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge in projects, understand the function of each team member, and effectively coordinate activities as well as have excellent understanding of the health system/health care processes and support systems. Supports the overall mission and strategic direction of Memorial Health System. Ensure the vision, values, and strategic plan are cascaded throughout the organization to achieve desired business outcomes.

This is a Hybrid position requiring 3 days per week onsite in Springfield, IL.
8am - 4:30pm Mon - Fri

Job Description:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Computer Science, Project Management, Organizational Development, or related field required. In lieu of degree, four years’ related experience will be considered.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred (or completion of either within one year of hire).

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification within one year of hire.

Experience:

• At least three or four years of experience in structured, formal project management required.

• Ability to lead small to medium projects.

• Proven experience using project management tools.

• Demonstrated technical project management experience.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to understand a situation, issues or problem by breaking it into smaller pieces, or tracking its implications in a step by step way.

• Collaboration: Ability to work cooperatively and inclusively with other individuals and/or teams not formally lead; working together as opposed to working separately or competitively.

• Communication: Ability to use written and spoken communication in formal and informal situations to convey meaning, build shared understanding, and productively move agendas forward.

• Project Management: Ability to plan, execute and oversee a multi-year project involving significant resources, scope and impact to meet unique goals and objectives.

• Demonstrated successful management of a project team. This includes participating in project scoping, cost planning/budgeting of the project, identification of requirements and stakeholders. In addition, experience with risk / issue identification and mitigation planning is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate all processes related to project management activities including creating project documentation and schedule, directing and managing project work, monitoring and controlling project activities and value, and conducting thorough closure and handoff to operations.

• Must have strong analysis, planning, and organizational skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead Tier Three through Tier Five projects, ranging from one month to one year in duration.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Experience with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Project Web Application, and Visio preferred.

• Data modeling and/or workflow process mapping experience preferred.

Scope of Supervision:

Directly supervises 0 Colleagues; indirectly supervises 0 colleagues

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I will put safety first in everything I do. I will speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety. I will take action to create an environment of zero harm.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I will continually advance my knowledge and skills. I will seek out continuous improvement opportunities. I will deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes.

• INTEGRITY: Show respect and Compassion - I will respect others and show compassion. I will behave honesty and ethically. I will be accountable for my attitude, actions and health.

• STEWARDSHIP: Reduce Waste - I will use resources wisely and maintain financial stability. I will work together to coordinate care and services across the health system. I will promote healthier communities.

2. Regarding specific projects, manages the communication, planning, monitoring/controlling, team building and design aspects to ensure successful completion of project objectives. Evaluates project activities for effectiveness and goal achievement.

a. Ensures initiatives under PMO are strategically focused on standardization or centralization of MHS functions or functional areas.

b. Manages changes to the project scope, schedule, cost and resource needs to keep the project plan on track, updated and reflective of approved changes utilizing the approved change management plan.

c. Identifies opportunities for improvement to existing project management methods. As necessary, collaborates with Quality, Decision Sciences, Innovation, and/or Transformation Division colleagues to enhance project outcomes.

d. Continuously identifies, monitors, and advises System Director, Integration and Project Management on PMO project risks and collaborate to prepare risk mitigation plans.

3. Supports a culture and infrastructure within MHS that enables structured approaches to project-related decision-making and prioritization of strategic initiatives when assigning resources.

4. Applies a governance framework for decision making to monitor and control the lifecycle of projects in the areas of meetings, reporting, risk and issue management, assurance, and project management control processes.

5. Manages large amounts of sensitive, confidential information concerning personnel, financial, strategic, and business information contained in minutes, letters and other documents, as well as through meetings, discussions and interventions.

6. Develops and maintains productive relationships with System Leadership Team, leaders, and colleagues to aid in MHS goal and objective accomplishment.

7. Maintains professional affiliations as appropriate. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings/seminars and workshops.

8. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Pay Transparency

$37.43 - $58.02

Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact askHR@mhsil.com. Requests will be handled confidentially.