Program Manager

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For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job coordinates and monitors the scheduling, budget, and technical performance of strategic programs, particularly Epic. Ensures adherence to master program plans and schedules, develops solutions to program problems, and leads team members assigned to programs on various project teams or departments. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Acts as an advisor to leadership and program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations.

Works on complex programs and exceptions without direct supervision.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Required
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, health science or related field.

Required - 7 years of project management experience.

Required
- None

Preferred - PMP or equivalent (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Master Change Agent, or AGILE Project Management)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Excellent judgement, decision making and time management skills.
• Analytical skills and ability to use a logical through process to formulate practical solutions to problems.
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to effectively and professionally work with people from all backgrounds.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

• Formulates, organizes and monitors inter-connected projects in conjunction with complex and strategic teams.
• Works in tandem with relevant leadership and executives on decisions and strategies as they correlate to the function’s strategic plan and high visibility projects
• Leads, coaches, and mentors project managers and other staff.
• Develops and supports the control of deadlines, budgets and activities.
• Manages the escalation of high priority risk mitigation and change management.
• Develops and reviews statements of work and high visibility project presentations as needed.
• Supports leadership in resource assignment(s) to projects and aids in the evaluation of project managers.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable…