Project Manager – CH PMO – Benson Tower

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job manages the entire lifecycle of a specific information services project. Assigns personnel to various projects; directs or coordinates their activities; interfaces activities of development team with all other departments and vendors; prepares activity and progress reports; and provides general consulting and problem-solving services. Acts a single point of contact for various departments to ensure coordination among the departments and maintain overall responsibility for project deliverables while upholding project management standards and best practices.

Education

Required – Bachelor’s degree.

Work Experience

Required – 2 years of experience in information technology;

OR

3 years of experience in project management.

Preferred – 3 years of experience in information technology project management.

Certifications

Preferred – Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or related.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, web-based applications, and software, including but not limited to Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.

• Excellent judgment, decision-making, delegating and leadership skills.

• Analytical skills and logical through process in order to formulate practical solutions to problems.

• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to effectively and professionally work with people from all backgrounds.

• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

• Ability to work variable schedule, such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.

Job Duties

• Coordinates internal resources and vendors to provide accurate and precise execution of projects.

• Ensures projects are delivered on time, on budget, and within agreed project scope.

• Liaises with information services project management leadership and project stakeholders to report and escalate risks as needed.

• Coordinates detailed risk management and mitigation with project team.

• Develops, maintains, and tracks project status reports, statements of work, scoping documentation and other relevant documentation as needed.

• Ensures assigned projects support the organizational and departmental goals.

• Maintains and enhances professional competency and contributes to division wide efforts.

• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

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