At Houston Methodist, the IT Project Manager I position is an entry level project manager position and is one of learning. The IT Project Manager I is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating activities of small to medium scale and complexity technology projects under guidance of management. With oversight from department management, ensures that goals and objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame, funding parameters and requirements. Executes the project plans and activities following project management best practices ensuring quality and integrity of the information throughout the entire life cycle of the project. The focus and assignments of the Project Manager I are projects that are established and repeatable year over year.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under guidance of management, ensures project outcomes match agreed upon customer expectations.

• Effectively communicates project information to stakeholders through agreed upon channels and timelines.

• Leads project-related meetings and gains consensus on outcomes and goals.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under guidance of management, plans and organizes projects.

• Assists with formulating and defining scope and objectives of the project.

• Determines time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing project(s) according to Portfolio and Process Management Office guidelines . Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establishes the project quality plan, including the application of PMO testing standards.

• Under guidance of management, establishes the project risks and mitigation plans.

• Adheres to standards and procedures for project initiation, planning, execution, control, monitoring, and closure defined by the Portfolio & Process Management Office.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares the Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) for the project and assists IT Financial Analyst(s) with the approval process.

• Manage Purchase Orders (PO) and invoices throughout the project life cycle.

• Closes all project expenditures at the end of the project.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Proposes opportunities to improve the Portfolio & Process Management Office and participates in improvement initiatives.

• Proactively manages own professional development and completes Individual Development Plan (IDP).

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline with an information technology focus or four years of experience managing small to medium scale projects required in lieu of degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

• None if have Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline with an information technology focus

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• PMP - Certified Project Management Professional (PMI)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Project management skills with ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environment

• Ability to deliver projects using leading-edge technology

• Solid knowledge of current technologies

• Solid knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively facilitate meetings.

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Ability to operate under a dual reporting relationship (IT, customers)

• Solid knowledge in Microsoft Office products

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No

• Scrubs No

• Business professional Yes

• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*

*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes

• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.