Senior Project Manager at Westchester Medical Center – Valhalla, New York

Job Summary:

As a Senior Project Manager on our Information Technology team, you will take ownership of complex and critical projects, driving them from initiation to completion across a diverse portfolio that includes operational improvement and transformation initiatives, special operational implementations, and data and analytics–driven projects.

You will play a key role in bridging strategic objectives with execution, managing cross-functional teams, refining project management processes, and mentoring junior staff.

We are looking for a seasoned, autonomous project leader with excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement in a data-informed healthcare environment.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Project Management:
  • Lead the planning and implementation of high-impact projects, defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines in alignment with hospital strategic objectives.
  • Develop and manage comprehensive project budgets, including resource allocation and regular assessments of actual versus planned expenditures.
• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Provide direction, mentorship, and support to project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
  • Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively, ensuring team members are empowered to meet project milestones.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Work closely with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders to ensure project objectives align with departmental needs and organizational goals.
  • Facilitate effective communication channels, ensuring stakeholders are kept informed of project progress, concerns, and solutions.
• Process Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement initiatives designed to enhance workflow efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Risk and Quality Management:
  • Track project deliverables using appropriate tools and provide quality assurance through the development and implementation of responsive action plans.
  • Proactively manage project risks, implementing changes and interventions to achieve desired project outcomes.
• Reporting and Evaluation:
  • Constantly monitor and report on project progress to all stakeholders, providing detailed reports that define project progress, concerns, and solutions.
  • Conduct comprehensive project evaluations and assessments of results, identifying lessons learned and areas for improvement.

• Research and Analysis:
  • Conduct data gathering, research, and due diligence to support grant applications, project proposals, market analyses, and vendor evaluations.
  • Supply critical information needed for strategic decision-making and organizational planning.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

• Five years of progressively responsible experience devoted to project management, required
• Two years of experience in project management in a public health, health regulatory or health services related organization or program, preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree, required
• Master's degree, preferred

Licenses / Certifications: N/A

Other: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, preferred