Project Manager

The Project Manager, under the supervision of senior executive members, will venture on an important endeavor to guide the evolution of and improve UNLV Health’s efficiency. This individual serves as a single point of accountability to provide project management support for multiple, moderately to highly complex, medium to large projects. The Project Manager must demonstrate a strong commitment to stakeholder relationships by proactively communicating and taking ownership of risks/issues and facilitating effective outcomes in a timely manner. As Project Manager within UNLV Health, you will oversee and coordinate different related projects to ensure they benefit one another and meet business goals.

ADVANTAGES OF WORKING FOR UNLV HEALTH

• Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM! (Actual hours may vary depending on business need)
• 12 Paid Holidays per year, starting with your first day of employment!
• 20 PTO days per year! (Depending on Position)
• 3% 401K Contribution, even if you do not contribute!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date!
• Pay may be higher than listed range, based on years of experience.
• And more!
  
  

Major Responsibilities

• People Essential Functions
• Establishes and maintains clear and concise communication, leading and initiating problem resolution related to the project scope. Identifies needs and constraints of project scope and status availability. Facilitates communication, managing stakeholder(s) expectations.
• Executes project requests from customers and department leadership. Serves as an effective liaison between multiple client groups and stakeholders across various levels of management.
• Works creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment fostering teamwork, innovation and excellence. Actively leads and participates in meetings and provides meaningful contributions that drive decision-making and clearly identifies next steps.
• Service Essential Functions
• Responsible for directing, developing, and implementing operational projects as assigned. Develops and manages project team and scope, goals and critical success factors, effectively communicating progress and delivering timely project outputs.
• Works in collaboration with leadership to drive project to successful outcomes, serving in an advisory capacity for complex business decisions by identifying needs, making assessments and problem solving.
• Works with leadership teams across multiple departments to identify priorities and achieve organizational alignment across various projects.
• Actively participates in internal quality-improvement teams, proactively driving quality-improvement initiatives to ensure the best possible delivery of service, quality outcomes, and high customer satisfaction, as appropriate.
• Quality/Safety Essential Functions
• Develops and presents communications that may be distributed to entity, business cases/analysis, reports and presentations with compelling data for leadership review, as appropriate.
• Analyzes, measures and drives project performance utilizing data gathering tools and methods needed for project requirements. Communicates and disseminates timely data analysis and findings to management and appropriate entities and/or identified committees.
• Develops and leads training strategies, education and communication related to projects across UNLV Health and multiple departments, as appropriate. Provides feedback and metrics related to project training, as appropriate.
• Operationalizes plans with timely execution of project deliverables. Tracks the status and coordinates deadlines of all projects, identifying potential barriers to project progression and implementing solutions/resolutions. Utilizes a variety of software applications to create/compose both non-routine and sensitive senior management level communications and reports.
• Finance Essential Functions
• Utilizes efficient and cost-effective work practices with department resources and supplies; provides recommendations to reduce expenses.
• Prepares estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project. Provides support to aid in complex financial decision making related to project scope, as appropriate.
• Growth/Innovation Essentials Functions
• Analyzes and assesses present and future needs, trends, challenges, and opportunities. Participates in planning for department. Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality or service.
• Supports UNLV Health and department goals and offers innovative solutions through participation in department projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of current practices.
  
  

Experience, Education, And Certifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Project Management, Healthcare Management, and/or related field required. Physician Practice and/or Healthcare industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Data Analysis and/or related field required
• Masters Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, and/or related field preferred
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Certification or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred
• LEAN and/or Six Sigma Certification preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and experience in creating and maintaining a project plan from inception through completion utilizing a Project Management software
• General knowledge and experience with a variety of software applications; Atlassian, EPIC, Sage, experience is a plus
• General knowledge and skills in implementing and supporting a major IT system in a clinical or system analyst capacity, and/or involving complex financial systems applications, etc.
• Effective relationship building skills required
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, etc)
• Strong critical thinking, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and motivational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize work in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Must be able to pay close attention to details
  
  

Physical Requirements

• May include standing, sitting, and/or walking for extended periods
• May include performing repetitive tasks
• May include working on a special schedule (i.e. evenings and weekends)
• May include working with challenging patients and clients
• May include lifting up to 25 pounds
  
  

UNLV Health will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

If you have any questions about our interview and hiring procedures, please contact Recruitment at healthjobs@medicine.unlv.edu .