Facility: 1800 Parkway Center

Job Summary: The Project Manager leads information systems design, development, and implementation projects for the WellStar Health System. Creates system specific project plans, task sequencing, goals, deadlines, testing and implementation to the extent to which tasks can be performed concurrently. Develops and maintains associated project plan templates and supporting documentation. Monitors resource utilization and costs. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Coordinates all implementation activities of assigned projects with IS application teams - Works closely with the IT Application Manager that owns the application affected by the project to ensure project success. - Define scope, goals and deliverables and manage changes in project scope throughout the duration of the project. - Develop project plans and associated communications documents. - Coordinates; evaluates performance; sets goals of project team. - Demonstrates negotiating skills. - Ability to coordinate and integrate project activities across multiple functional lines. - Identifies and manages risk factors associated with project management. - Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team. - Track progress and review project tasks to assign accountability to make certain deadlines are met appropriately. - Ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. - Performs post project reviews and closes project. - Addresses/documents post-project issues, concerns and improvement areas. - Arrange training as needed. - Perform as liaison with other IS teams, operational areas, fuctional teams and vendors. Provide advisory and consultative skills to project needs and inititaives - Schedule and host regular status meetings with all stakeholders, keeping the stakeholders needs and requirements continuously in view. - Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. - Identify potential crises and devise contingency plans. - Build, develop and grow all business relationships vital to the success of the project. Actively support IS policies, procedures and initiatives - Exhibit tact, professionalism, good personal grooming and create a favorable impression to the public and all health system staff through professional dress and good customer service skills. Performs additional duties as assigned Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required or Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or related field Required or Ten years equivalent work experience in lieu of education will be considered Required or Bachelor's Degree obtained within 5 years of hire. Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 5 years progressive experience in information systems project management. Required or Experience in a health care system environment.The role must be knowledgeable about project management techniques and tools. Ability to facilitate meetings to move projects forward and to resolve issues or problems is important. Superior critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and create relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Experienced in setting and achieving timelines and milestones. Intermediate or better competence in Microsoft Office applications. Exceptional interpersonal, team-building and communication skills. Ability to build consensus and foster change in organizational setting. Sense of responsibility to self, team and project. Outstanding integrity, initiative, creativity, and passion. Ability to work in an ambiguous environment.