Salary Range: $106,026-$152,413/year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Research Project Manager 2 leads and co-ordinates all aspects of the current projects undertaken by the department.  The role ensures the deliverables are completed on time and on budget, as identified in the project plan.  The Research Project Manager 2 leads and coordinates project activities including financial responsibility for the project and management of resources as deemed necessary to meet the schedule and budget for the project deliverables.  The Research Project Manager 2 identifies and tracks metrics as they relate to the project deliverables.  The role will establish the project team and provide leadership, guidance and support to designated project staff, contractors and stakeholders.

Duties/Accountabilities:

•    Establishes detailed project charter, plans and objectives to outline timelines and project deliverables. Executes project plan according to project methodologies, ensures successful and coordinated completion of project components, facilitates consensus with stakeholders as needed and ensures readiness for project implementation.
•    Tracks project progress according to project plan and identified metrics.  Monitors and reports on the status of projects and major barriers encountered.  Makes decisions and recommendations regarding projects scope and related changes required to facilitate a successful outcome.  Implements or contributes to the implementation of effective processes to assess project risks, identify risk mitigation strategies and monitor risk throughout the project lifecycle.
•    Develops and monitors project budgets within the context of operational demands and environmental and resource constraints and uses best practice methods to thoroughly monitor and adhere to allocated budgets.  Responsibilities include reporting variance, planning and adjusting operations and/or staffing to meet projections and annual targets, approving expenditures and preparing summaries and is accountable for its own operating budget.
•    Provides supervisory guidance and direction to staff.  Maintains full accountability for all personnel including hiring, termination, and handling discipline problems.

Qualifications:

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a PhD in Health Services Administration, Business Administration or relevant health care discipline with a minimum of seven (7) year’s recent, related experience in project management and facilitating and managing consultation processes with a wide range of stakeholder groups.  Project Management Professional designation.

Experience or working knowledge of quality improvement methodology and change management is key to the success of this role.  Excellent communication skills to function within a complex interdisciplinary environment including ability to communicate with the physician community.  Computer literacy with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, project management and database applications.