Information Systems Project Manager

Children s Mercy KC
US - Missouri - Kansas City
June 14, 2024

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!:

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview:

This role is responsible for project management of large scale and complex information systems projects. The Information Systems Project Manager is accountable for creating plans using appropriate frameworks (e.g. PMP/Waterfall, Agile); collaborating with multiple IS and business stakeholders to maintain and manage plan; coordinating with vendors on any external deliverables; communicating status, managing risks, and managing project budgets. Primary accountability for effectiveness and quality of delivery of project components. This role also works with peers and leadership on development of, and continuous improvement to, portfolio management processes and tools.

This is a full-time, temporary role for approximately 2-3 years.

At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop project plans, charters and other relevant artifacts:

Determine appropriate project management framework and approach

Collaborate with stakeholders on creating quality, complete and accurate deliverables including but not limited to charters, plans, risk/issues, budget management, RFPs/product selection criteria, QA/test plans, status reports, implementation (go-live) planning

Maintain, in collaboration with others as necessary, all deliverables required for project delivery

Primary liaison between IS resources and internal and/or external stakeholders including but not limited to clinical units, admininistrative units, procurement/purchasing, third party vendors, suppliers.

Contribute to continuous process improvement of portfolio management tools and processes:

Contribute to creation of policies and processes related to portfolio management

Participate in the selection and management of project management tools and repositories

Train and mentor others in the use of policies, processes and tools

Particpate in the creation of dashboards/metrics in order to transparently and effectively measure progress and quality

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years' experience. Healthcare IT experience in a hospital, ambulatory or with a technology vendor preferred. OR

High School diploma, or equivalent, and 7 or more years' experience.

Project Management experience

HIMSS certification Preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Agile certification Preferred

Benefits at Children's Mercy:

The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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