Project Manager

Project Manager

08 Nov 2024
District of Columbia, Washington, 20001 Washington USA

Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARYThe Project Manager will manage projects within the National Quality Forum related to quality measure alignment, national healthcare priorities and/or emerging quality initiatives. The Project Manager will work closely with project teams and stakeholders to ensure that all project timelines and deliverables are within scope, on time, and within budget. The person in this role is responsible for day-to-day aspects of project management, including managing budgets, resource and labor hour utilization, timelines, and deliverables. They are responsible for creating project plans, tracking, monitoring, and reporting on project status and budget, managing risks, and working with project staff to ensure successful completion of projects. They utilize and may develop project management processes and tools for successful project completion.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Create comprehensive project plans and timelines to support projects throughout the project management lifecycle.

Oversee and control project tasks, budgets, timelines, and resources necessary to ensure the project stays within scope, on time, and within project budget.

Develop and update project forecasts, estimating resources and staff required to achieve project goals in consultation with senior staff.

Conduct risk assessments within projects to identify potential risks, escalate risks, and devise plans to mitigate risks in consultation with senior staff.

Proactively engage teams/stakeholders in project task priority setting and implementation.

Develop and deliver progress reports and presentations to senior management and clients.

Contribute to the creation and maintenance of standardized operational and project management processes, tools, plans, and templates.

May participate in development of staff training related to standard project management processes.

May provide project management support for proposals, including drafting components of technical and business proposals in consultation with senior staff.

Ensure compliance with project, department, and NQF standards and procedures.

Facilitate startup and closeout activities for assigned projects in consultation with senior staff.

Mentor and support junior staff.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONSEducation/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree with minimum 5 years’ relevant work experience or master’s degree with minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience; PMP or other project management certification strongly desired.

Lean Six Sigma or Agile certification an asset.

Experience:

Demonstrated success in project management, including managing multiple projects across programs and/or departments.

Demonstrated experience in managing projects throughout all phases in the project management lifecycle.

Experience with managing projects with a variety of clients (e.g., government, private sector, non-profit, foundations) a plus

Experience with Smartsheet software a plus

Skills / Abilities:

Understanding of standard project management best practices, phases, techniques, and tools

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Proficiency in project planning and monitoring, including contributing to budget and forecast development, and developing and revising timelines in consultation with senior staff.

Ability to update, alert, and guide staff in completing tasks according to timeline and budget.

Proficiency with independently identifying and escalating project risks

Proficiency to identify, clarify, and build in contractual requirements and departmental/ organizational processes into project plans.

Comfort with ambiguity while designing process improvements and proficiency with embracing change and adjusting priorities, processes, or project management approach as needs dictate.

Demonstrated proficiency to support, collaborate, train, and lead other colleagues to complete tasks, as well as formal and informal leadership across an organization, promoting teamwork.

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POSITION SUMMARYThe Project Manager will manage projects within the National Quality Forum related to quality measure alignment, national healthcare priorities and/or emerging quality initiatives. The Project Manager will work closely with project teams and stakeholders to ensure that all project timelines and deliverables are within scope, on time, and within budget. The person in this role is responsible for day-to-day aspects of project management, including managing budgets, resource and labor hour utilization, timelines, and deliverables. They are responsible for creating project plans, tracking, monitoring, and reporting on project status and budget, managing risks, and working with project staff to ensure successful completion of projects. They utilize and may develop project management processes and tools for successful project completion.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Create comprehensive project plans and timelines to support projects throughout the project management lifecycle.

Oversee and control project tasks, budgets, timelines, and resources necessary to ensure the project stays within scope, on time, and within project budget.

Develop and update project forecasts, estimating resources and staff required to achieve project goals in consultation with senior staff.

Conduct risk assessments within projects to identify potential risks, escalate risks, and devise plans to mitigate risks in consultation with senior staff.

Proactively engage teams/stakeholders in project task priority setting and implementation.

Develop and deliver progress reports and presentations to senior management and clients.

Contribute to the creation and maintenance of standardized operational and project management processes, tools, plans, and templates.

May participate in development of staff training related to standard project management processes.

May provide project management support for proposals, including drafting components of technical and business proposals in consultation with senior staff.

Ensure compliance with project, department, and NQF standards and procedures.

Facilitate startup and closeout activities for assigned projects in consultation with senior staff.

Mentor and support junior staff.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONSEducation/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree with minimum 5 years’ relevant work experience or master’s degree with minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience; PMP or other project management certification strongly desired.

Lean Six Sigma or Agile certification an asset.

Experience:

Demonstrated success in project management, including managing multiple projects across programs and/or departments.

Demonstrated experience in managing projects throughout all phases in the project management lifecycle.

Experience with managing projects with a variety of clients (e.g., government, private sector, non-profit, foundations) a plus

Experience with Smartsheet software a plus

Skills / Abilities:

Understanding of standard project management best practices, phases, techniques, and tools

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Proficiency in project planning and monitoring, including contributing to budget and forecast development, and developing and revising timelines in consultation with senior staff.

Ability to update, alert, and guide staff in completing tasks according to timeline and budget.

Proficiency with independently identifying and escalating project risks

Proficiency to identify, clarify, and build in contractual requirements and departmental/ organizational processes into project plans.

Comfort with ambiguity while designing process improvements and proficiency with embracing change and adjusting priorities, processes, or project management approach as needs dictate.

Demonstrated proficiency to support, collaborate, train, and lead other colleagues to complete tasks, as well as formal and informal leadership across an organization, promoting teamwork.

Mastery in MS Office Suite

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

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