Project Manager

Job Description

Are you a seasoned Project Manager who enjoys being at the leading edge of change? Do you thrive in a team environment that promotes learning and opportunities for personal growth while making a positive impact?

If so, take a look at this rewarding career opportunity working alongside a supportive and collaborative team of over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals. ​​​We are amid a momentous time for health care in Ontario as we move to a more connected health care system. Working with a diverse team across the province, this role will help advance large-scale home and community care transformation to build a more connected health care system, support improved access to care, and achieve better patient outcomes and experience.

Reporting to the Manager, Strategy and Project Management, the Project Manager will support a variety of large, complex cross-functional corporate projects to advance our Business Plan priorities. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate project planning and delivery.

Using your project management expertise and leadership, you will ensure project objectives are achieved. Specifically, you will develop and implement project work plans (deliverables and timelines); identify risks/challenges and associated mitigation strategies; and conduct regular work plan status reports to monitor progress and inform decision-making.

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: ​

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits​
• Valuable development opportunities​
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
• Salary: $83,297.49 to $99,461.62
• Flexible work location - can be located at any Ontario Health atHome office, space permitting​

What will you do?

Project Management

• Serve as the project lead for complex projects as assigned by senior leadership.
• Create and control all project management artifacts needed to effectively strategize, plan and execute on project objectives.
• Develop, with key internal and external stakeholders and partners, the project work plan, monitor and control the work per the project plans.
• Represent the organization and serve as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders throughout project activities.
• Prepare complex project plans, activities, budgets, schedules, project documentation and reports on project status to the project sponsor and stakeholders.
• Provide support to senior management/ leadership on prioritizing projects based on risks, resources and potential for quality improvement to assist with the operational planning processes.
• Facilitate the development of new business processes with subject matter experts and frontline staff as it relates to project work.
• Assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Advise senior management on the viability of existing projects including recommendations on whether to proceed, modify or halt.
• Work with staff across the province to ensure projects are clearly outlined and expectations established.
• Assign tasks to subject matter experts and project resources; establish and lead working groups as needed, and monitor progress while providing guidance and support to ensure timely completion of deliverables and successful project execution.
• Work with the other support resources to produce project management materials, presentations, graphics, and other visuals to interpret and illustrate key management concepts/initiatives.
• Contribute to the Strategy and Project Management Office by developing best practices, project templates and methodologies for use across the organization.

Leadership

• Provide ongoing project specific leadership and direction to all project stakeholders including senior leadership, external providers and internal staff/management.
• Identify project budget requirements, prioritize, and request resources through project sponsor; review and evaluate project results and implement improvement strategies to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency of processes.
• Support senior management in all areas by minimizing risks related to project implementation while enhancing service expectations and accountability.

Relationship Management

• Work with colleagues on inter- and intra- Ontario Health atHome committees.
• Develop, foster, and manage effective business relationships and channels of communication.
• Represent the organization at provincial and local project related planning and implementation tables.
• Build relationships with other teams to inform project planning and share past project experiences.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and political acuity in all interactions.

What must you have?

• University degree in Social Sciences, Health Care, Business Administration or related field; (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Certificate program in Project Management.
• Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience at mid-senior levels at an Ontario health or social care organization (hospital, Ontario Health atHome, Community Health Centre, etc.) including direct experience in managing complex projects with internal and external stakeholders, at the corporate level.
• Exceptional project management skills to effectively lead a project team to achieve critical project milestones using a formal project management approach.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and success in applying quality improvement methodologies is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of the health care system and community sector across the continuum of care.
• Superior communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills to work with a variety of stakeholders and senior leaders across the health continuum.
• Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution and consensus building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain excellent partner relationships and enable voluntary collaboration.
• Good knowledge of budget planning, resource allocation, financial monitoring and reporting.
• Adept in the use of MS Office applications (e.g., Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams etc.).
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change.
• Self-directed with an ability to organize, plan, prioritize and multi-task.
• Demonstrated critical thinking with strong detail orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders and obtain subject matter expertise to develop business processes using lean methodology.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to manage a variety of projects simultaneously.
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

What would give you the edge?

• A master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies is considered an asset.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation preferred.
• Ability to communicate in French or another language.

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centered care.

Why join us?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.