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Bachelor's degree in a related health care discipline or business degree is required.
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Advanced degree, e.g. Masters Degree in Health Administration or Business Administration or equivalent ideal.
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Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred.
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A minimum of five years' experience of project management, preferably in health-related, non-profit, or public service sectors.
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Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with multiple internal partners and stakeholders.
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Proven ability to promote a culture of collaboration.
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Experience in supporting and applying a design approach in the delivery of projects that require significant change management and impact standard operating practices within a health care setting.
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Experience in leading and supporting project teams.
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Excellent project management skills, utilizing project planning techniques and project planning tools and documentation, e.g., project charter, project plan, work breakdown structures, lessons-learned, status reports, Gantt charts, critical path analysis, etc.
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Proactively identifies project risks and recommend solutions and mitigation strategies.
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Proficient in developing collaborative plans with multiple stakeholders.
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Demonstrated ability to manage conflict.
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Ability to support and motivate a cross-functional project team to deliver change with a focus on benefits realization.
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Effectively manage multiple concurrent projects with competing timelines, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high standards of quality.
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Effective problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
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Experience in applying quality improvement methodologies to achieve outcomes is valuable (e.g., process mapping, value stream analysis, kaizen events etc.)
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Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
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Compensation for education and professional development
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VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career
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Mentorship and peer support
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Career development opportunities
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Employee and family assistance program
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Wellness resources
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Perks \& discounts
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Staff \& service provider events
