Project Management Lead

**Job Description**:
**_ Partner with us as we expand_**_ _**:
Our team has doubled in the last 2 years, and we would like you to grow alongside with us The Quality Improvement and Project Management team supports project teams to successfully complete projects on time, within scope and within budget. The team also leads continuous quality improvement initiatives, as well as providing project management and quality improvement coaching and training to Team RVH. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with on-site responsibilities.

Reporting to the Manager, Quality Improvement and Project Management, the **Project Management Lead** will provide project management leadership, expertise, and training to assist project teams in achieving success using recognized project management standards and best practices. The Project Management Lead will also support quality improvement initiatives, using lean and evidence-based quality improvement methodologies to improve patient outcomes and the quality of services.

As the Project Management Lead, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team. Working within an established Quality Improvement and Project Management Office, the Project Management Lead role supports a combination of Capital Redevelopment, Information Technology, and Operational Improvement projects. RVH is a regional health centre and therefore, projects regularly involve partner hospitals and other healthcare agencies. Access to reliable transportation for travel to partner sites may be required. During critical project implementation periods, the ability to work off-hours and/or non-business hours may be required. Currently, the Project Management Lead position works onsite together with colleagues, project teams and vendors, with an option to work-from-home on a part-time basis as project deliverables allow.

Qualifications:
**Education**:

- 4-year Undergraduate Degree specific to Project Management, Business, Clinical Informatics, or Healthcare
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, or ability to achieve within 12 months of starting role
- Lean, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Quality Improvement certification preferred
- Change Management certification an asset
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification an asset
- Evidence of continuing education in related fields

**Experience**:

- 3+ years of project management with proven use of project management tools and techniques
- 3+ years of experience building and maintaining effective teams and working relationships
- Working knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
- Working knowledge of continuous quality improvement methodologies, tools, and techniques
- Experience in workflow process mapping
- Experience in risk management and mitigation strategies
- Experience in healthcare environment preferred
- Demonstrated leadership ability

Competencies:
You are ideal for this position if you have:

- Ability to inspire and direct teams
- Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Ability to delegate and assign work to resources
- Demonstrated skills in coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and team building
- Proven negotiation skills
- Ability to use conflict resolution tools and techniques
- Experience with adult learning and training techniques
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Understanding of budgets and fiscal responsibility
- Ability to prioritize work tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Independent decision-making abilities
- Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills