Project Manager – Huntsman Mental Health Institute

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Company: University of Utah Health Care
Location: Salt Lake City, UT

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Overview

This position is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of mental health projects and initiatives related to the $150 million commitment from the Huntsman Family donation.


Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), 2+ years of project management experience, and a bachelor’s degree are required.

The incumbent works closely with executive leadership to make sure that the scope and direction of each project is on schedule; our Project Manager also coordinates internal resources and vendors to ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.


It’s been a winning year…


In November 2019, the Huntsman Family announced a commitment of $150 million to UNI to establish the Huntsman Mental Health Institute. The institute is expected to become a nationally-recognized leader in research, care, education and community outreach—and a model for other states to follow.


University of Utah Health was ranked in the nation as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes in 2018 and 2019, and is the only health care provider from the state of Utah to receive the designation.


University of Utah Health credits its employees for its national ranking as a Top 10 Academic Medical Center for quality and safety for TEN consecutive years.
In addition to its placement on the Top 10 list, U of U Health placed fifth for Excellence in Ambulatory Care! This is the fourth year in a row the U has been ranked in the Top 5 for delivering high-quality, patient-centered, efficient and effective outpatient care.


The University of Utah Hospital also received the award for the Best Hospital in Utah in 2018 and 2019!


Not surprisingly, health care organizations with higher levels of staff engagement also have higher patient satisfaction scores, better staff retention, and a stronger culture of safety. It’s a great place to work and live, and the nation is taking note!


As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Responsibilities

  • Develops project scopes and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensures technical feasibility.
  • Creates a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.
  • Determines the resources required to complete the project
  • Develops a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates resources to the activities required.
  • Determines objectives and measures to evaluate the project at its completion.
  • Executes the project according to the project plan.
  • Monitors the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary.
  • Ensures the project deliverables are on time, within budget and meet quality expectations.


Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Demonstrated knowledge of project management.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
  • Ability to analyze and document complex business processes.
  • Ability to prepare written and verbal communications for projects.
  • Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

Qualifications


Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related area, or equivalency.
  • Two years of applicable experience.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

  • Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).


Working Conditions and Physical Demands


Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
  • This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Non Indicated