MANAGER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

A Manager of Project Management, under general direction of the Chief Information Officer, is responsible for performing a wide variety of complex and critical activities. A Manager of Project Management is responsible for strategic planning, execution and successful completion of organizational projects. This role encompasses a broad range of projects, including clinical initiatives, IT implementations, administrative process improvements and grant-funded programs. Through work with both internal and external stakeholders, a Manager of Project Management adds value to HealthWest by providing competent and professional project management, demonstrating superior skills related to coordination and organization, contributing knowledge and perspective, facilitating communication and collaboration, and managing tasks and projects for HealthWest.

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications

1.Possess a master’s degree from an accredited university, college or business school;
OR
Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, college, or business school AND have a minimum of two (2) years recent, full-time, progressively responsible project management experience.
2.Possess Project Management Professional Certification (or equivalent as approved by CIO) or ability to achieve certification within one (1) year.
3.Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.
4.Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

Preferred but not Required
1.Master’s degree preferred.
2.Bilingual candidates highly desired.
3.Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
4.Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.

NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.

Physical Conditions / Work Location

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
An employee in this class performs activities requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less and physical activity related to the performing of job duties.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
An employee in this classification generally works in the offices of HealthWest.

Additional Information

EVALUATION CONTENT

Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

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