Director – Project Management Office

Pay Range:$65.73 - $92.22

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

The PMO Director is responsible for organizing, managing, and successful completion and delivery of project and program work, including the oversight of Project Manager staff, project charters, project plans, and project schedules, risk management of all resources for deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget, and regular status reporting. The PMO Director will:

• Simultaneously manage project scope, schedule, cost, communication, risk, quality, and resources for multiple independent projects or projects consolidated into a program.
• Oversee and assign Project Managers to the portfolio of approved projects, ensuring adequate availability to support projects’ successful execution.
• Serve as Project Manager to selected projects, adding to the PMO’s capacity to manage multiple projects at a time.
• Support project development efforts efficiently through processes including: conducting research and analysis, soliciting stakeholder inputs, developing strategic recommendations and executing within scope.
• Manage and execute on deliverables as defined in the project’s scope and designate and/or track project resources accordingly; manage and meet internal and external deadlines.
• Lead the team of project managers, supporting the team’s growth and development; utilize feedback from project sponsors and stakeholders to monitor and improve PMO performance and the success of SEARHC’s project portfolio.
• Ensure prompt and accurate communication regarding work status and deliverables is provided to project stakeholders.
• Be a direct point of contact between the Project Management team and other departments and divisions within the Consortium, providing effective direction to ensure expectations are properly managed.

Additional Details:

Education:

• Master’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Health Administration or other master’s-level health professional degree, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration Health Administration, or other health- or business-related area will be considered with additional experience as detailed in the first bullet under experience.

Experience:

• 7-10 years demonstrated progressive, relevant experience that includes project development and management, execution and closeout; program planning, development and implementation, strategic communications, and budget tracking. A bachelor’s degree applicant will require an additional three years of experience to qualify. Significant experience in a health care setting is preferred.
• 5 years of supervision and management of professional level staff.

Certification:  

• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

Knowledge:

• Project Management Institute (PMI) framework
• Project management principles, practices, and methodologies
• Healthcare delivery systems
• Budget tracking and reporting principles and processes

Skills:

• Strong communicator with high emotional intelligence that builds relationships and trust, and collaborates with all stakeholders.

• Leadership skills to guide, influence and build consensus among stakeholders; managing relationships across various teams.

• Strategic communication skills to diverse audiences – both written and verbal
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• High-level analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Project and/or Smartsheet.

Abilities:

• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple high-priority projects/assignments concurrently and meet deadlines
• Ability to be flexible and responsive to change
• Ability to provide leadership to internal customers through clear understanding of customer goals and needs, and knowledge of relevant best practices
• Ability to build trust, rapport and establish credibility with team members and internal customers
• Energy, enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and demanding targets
• Honest, has integrity and ensures accountability for themselves and others
• Entrepreneurial, can-do spirit, friendly and approachable

Position Information:

Work Shift:Exempt

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!