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- Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
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JOB PURPOSE:
The Senior Project Manager serves as a key leader within Howard University Hospital’s Information Technology Services Division, driving the successful execution of strategic initiatives that enhance patient care, clinical operations, and hospital efficiency. This role oversees a diverse portfolio of technology and operational projects, ensuring alignment with the hospital’s mission, compliance standards, and enterprise technology goals.
The Senior Project Manager leads a team of project and business professionals, partners with hospital executives and department leaders, and ensures transparency, accountability, and excellence in IT project delivery across all levels of the organization.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:
Project Managers and Project Coordinators
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Internal contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, and students both within the department and University-wide. External contacts include vendors, consultants, technology partners supporting hospital operations and compliance initiatives.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Project Portfolio Management
- Oversee the intake, prioritization, and delivery of the hospital IT project portfolio.
- Ensure adherence to PMO standards, methodologies, and healthcare compliance requirements.
- Monitor and manage project scope, schedule, budget, and performance across active initiatives.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, interdependencies and operational impacts to clinical workflows.
Business Operations Support
- Partner with the Director to manage operational planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Lead process improvements and standardization efforts across hospital IT administrative functions.
- Support vendor contract management, technology procurement, and compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory frameworks.
- Prepare operational reports, KPIs, and operational dashboards to support executive decision-making.
Staff Leadership and Development
- Direct and coach a team of project managers, analysts, and support staff.
- Establish performance goals, conduct evaluations, and encourage ongoing professional growth.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing work culture that aligns with Howard University Hospital’s values and strategic vision.
Strategic Planning & Governance Support
- Support the Director in implementing the strategic roadmap for IT governance and business operations.
- Provide insights and recommendations to strengthen IT service delivery and organizational maturity.
- Assist in developing and refining policies, standards, and performance frameworks for hospital IT initiatives.
- Serve as a liaison between IT and hospital leadership to align technology priorities with patient care objectives.
- Facilitate cross-departmental meetings, project briefings, and executive updates.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Strategic thinking and execution
- Team leadership and development
- Project governance and delivery excellence
- Business process improvement
- Resource Planning
- Communication and relationship management
- Highly skilled in the operation of computers, related software applications (Microsoft Applications: Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio) and standard office equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students and customers.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work with others.
- Ability to multi-task efficiently and efficiently.
- Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Extensive knowledge of Project Management methodologies and best practices.
- Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Must possess project management, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage projects and tasks.
- Must also demonstrate a strong focus on attention to detail.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree and 6-10 years of related work experience. 12 years of related work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational qualifications. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
Note: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not construed as a contract for employment.
Compliance Salary Range Disclosure
Compensation Range: $121,500 - $135,000