Manager, Project Management and Planning

**We believe that outstanding care starts with outstanding people.**

At Runnymede Healthcare Centre, we actively cultivate work-life balance and invest in the resources our staff need to do their best work.

Our award-winning hospital takes an inter-professional team approach to care. We provide comprehensive clinical services to patients who require expert treatment, extended rehabilitation and daily care beyond what can be provided at home or in the community. At Runnymede we have a single, clear purpose: improve the quality of life of every patient, every day.

If you want to join a centre of excellence with a multidisciplinary team who supports the delivery of patient-centered care, we want to hear from you today.

**Posting #: PMPM-0125**
**Posting Date: May 9, 2025**
**Application Deadline: Until Filled**

**Manager, Project Management and Planning
- Permanent Full-Time**

If you would like to work with a team of professionals who are committed to enriching the lives of patients, we invite you to join Runnymede Healthcare Centre as a **Manager, Project Management and Planning**

**Position summary**:
The Manager, Project Management and Planning is a dynamic and experienced leader that plays a critical role in overseeing Runnymede’s portfolio of projects and aligning them with strategic goals. This role leads and executes through the lifecycle of operational and strategic projects, including supporting the establishment of the Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) Centre of Excellence. The role will focus on maintaining project management standards and tools across Runnymede.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Oversee a comprehensive portfolio of multiple projects aligned with Runnymede's strategic vision and priorities through managing the intake, progression, and evaluation of projects.
- Develop and maintain an Integrated Program Plan for the PTSI Centre of Excellence, engaging functional leaders.
- Identify interdependencies across projects and propose resource optimization opportunities.
- Implement project portfolio governance frameworks/processes to ensure accountability and effective decision-making.
- Identify and manage project portfolio risks and issues that may impact successful delivery, and develop and implement mitigation strategies.
- Manage individual strategic projects across the enterprise, as well as high-priority operational projects.
- Develop detailed plans addressing scope, budgets, timelines, resources and metrics.
- Identify project stakeholders and ensure effective communication throughout project lifecycles.
- Support execution and monitoring of projects to deliver within timelines, scope, and budget.
- Proactively identify and manage risks, adhere to regulations and implement quality reviews.
- Develop a clear intake and prioritization process for projects across Runnymede, with alignment on ownership and accountabilities.
- Establish and deploy project management methodologies, templates, and tools.
- Implement and maintain robust project governance structures and processes (e.g. routine project team/portfolio meeting cadences, checkpoints [project gating], etc.) per leading practices and organizational policies, to ensure effective decision-making, accountability, and coordination across stakeholders.
- Mentor Project Management and Planning team members and manage resourcing needs.
- Provides leadership of Runnymede’s vision, mission, and values and mentors staff.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Healthcare Administration, Project Management, or equivalent (post-graduate degree preferred).
- A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
- Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in portfolio and/or project management overseeing and executing on strategic and operational projects, and leading organization change management initiatives with at least 3 years in a healthcare setting.
- Experience managing complex projects (within mental-health rehabilitation hospital, or healthcare environment preferred)
- Working knowledge of, or willingness to learn legislation as it pertains to the Hospital Sector
- Strong planning, execution, and risk management abilities, with excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, database management, query/project management software/tools.
- Exceptional project/portfolio planning skills including the development of detailed plans establishing scope, budgets, objectives, timelines, milestones, dependencies, metrics, and resource requirements.
- Strong change management leadership skills to plan for, support, and measure adoption of people, process, and technology related shifts associated with projects.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements. Ability to maintain confidentiality as per PHIPA (Personal Health Information Protection Act).

**Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Runnymede