Sr. Project Manager to lead the implementation of clinical projects, primarily focusing on the ongoing provincial electronic patient care report (ePCR) sy

Our client is looking for a Sr. Project Manager to lead the implementation of clinical projects, primarily focusing on the ongoing provincial electronic patient care report (ePCR) system for a government health client.

Overview:

Project Manager resource with information technology experience, to lead the implementation of clinical projects, primarily focusing on the ongoing provincial electronic patient care report (ePCR) system. This system will allow ambulances to register patients and eliminate the paper forms that are currently used in most former regions.

Must Have's:

• 5+ years of relevant project management experience
• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration or equivalent
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) designation
• 2+ years of experience in managing large-scale (provincial or equivalent in scope) IT software or infrastructure projects.
• 2+ years of experience in organizational change management
• Demonstrated experience with ESO Medusa Medical Technologies software

Nice to Have's:

• Experience working in a healthcare and/or research environment
• Experience working with data analytics or in an information technology setting
• Knowledge of the Saskatchewan Emergency Medical Services environment
• Strong project planning and estimating skills with the ability to create and manage work breakdown structures

Responsibilities:

• Overall planning, coordination and governance of the project.
• Develop dashboards and reporting analytics to show progress.
• Oversee the application validation and testing and the development of solutions for application and peripheral compatibility issues.
• Oversee the procurement and financial tracking.
• Prime the issue escalation process.
• Create and manage an exception process for any standards deviation.
• Provide communications to the partners, stakeholders and users during the project.
• Manage the organization change associated with this project.
• Manage, schedule and coordinate all aspects of the project over the entire project life.
• Support an effective, proactive cross-functional project team that may consist of both management & non-management individuals in an environment that encourages innovation, teamwork, initiative and open communications; promotes and models the corporate values. Recognize both personal and team success.
• Maintain a high level of competency in project management related disciplines.
• Lead project team members as required, in the successful project implementation, project planning, project management, coordination, change management & transition, and communications.
• Monitor and report project progress to the Director of Provincial Programs and other stakeholders.
• Communicate to all levels of stakeholders of project using an appropriate method of communication in a timely manner. Ensure a common understanding by setting expectations in accordance with the project plan, in order to align the stakeholders and team members.
• Provide delivery oversight to requirements gathering, detailed design and future state development.
• Issue management, escalation and tracking.
• Decision making support and tracking.
• Lead, direct and manage project staff to ensure the effective use of HR resources; Maximize performance by developing, mentoring and sustaining a high degree of expertise amongst project staff.
• Organize and direct work including prioritizing assignments, providing regular performance feedback and taking necessary corrective action as may be required