Project Manager, Information & Technology Services

Position Summary
Bring your project management, creative problem solving and team leadership expertise to this exciting role with our Information & Technology Services team.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, IT Projects & Portfolio Management, the Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of projects or initiatives for Information and Technology (ITS) Services or designated programs/services within Northern Health (NH). Projects may involve process improvement and work redesign, productivity reviews, business analysis, technology implementation/deployment, staff deployment, and the provision of strategic information to support those processes. Working with stakeholders at all levels, the Project Manager inspires others to achieve goals and deliverables through facilitation, effective communication of corporate vision, and ensuring the culture is one in which individual competencies can thrive. The Project Manager provides expertise, education, and coaching to designated project staff as required. The Project Manager works closely with the Project Sponsors and project team to address the impact of any change to ensure an effective and efficient transition. The Project Manager will follow the guidelines established by the organizational and IT project management offices. The incumbent liaises with consultants, vendors and other health care entities and other external agencies to negotiate contracts for the provision of goods and services as required. This position is a Health Information Management proponent, leading projects that maximize the benefits of integrated health information systems.

Starting salary will be approximately from $88,990 to $111,237 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page

Qualfications
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Systems or a related discipline;
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or equivalent;
• Five (5) years recent related experience in a project management capacity, and facilitating and managing consultation processes with a wide range of stakeholder groups;
• Proven experience in planning, communication, business analysis, people management, change management and risk management;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated management skills.
• Advanced skills in complex problem solving, planning, project management, change management and group process.
• Knowledge of applications, their architecture, and ITIL build, support and deployment methodologies.
• General knowledge of current health care issues and trends.
• Flexibility to manage changing priorities and scope of work.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical and/or clinical issues to non-technical or non-clinical users with a high degree of comprehension.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships and work with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver defined results working under pressure and on concurrent, multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to make presentations to groups using technology available for distance communications as well as travel to areas of Northern Health when appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Proficiency in Office Systems (i.e. Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio).
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.
• Ability and willingness to travel within Northern Health's geographic region.
• Current valid BC Driver's License.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.