Project Manager, Special Projects
Project Manager, Special Projects
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At Ontario Health we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity inspiration tenacity humility and care.
What Ontario Health offers:
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:
Fully paid medical dental and vision coverage from your first day
a health care spending or wellness spending account
a premium defined benefit pension plan
three personal days and two float days annually
three weeks vacation to start (for individual contributors) increasing to four weeks after two years
career development opportunities
a collaborative values-based team culture
a wellness program
a hybrid working model
participation in Communities of Inclusion
Want to make a difference in your career Consider this opportunity.
Here is what you will be doing:
Reporting to the Manager Central Waitlist the Project Manager is responsible for planning the implementation and operationalization of the Ontario Surgical Patient Management System strategy. The Project Manager will accomplish this by supporting the development implementation and evaluation of the cross functional work plans spanning multiple divisions within Ontario Health.
The incumbent will foster a high degree of partner engagement as they support change management efforts while guiding the project team through a complex multi-year plan. They will be managing this work in a fast-paced environment with a highly skilled and dedicated project team. They will work and engage with Senior members of the Ontario Health leadership team to address and resolve issues in a productive time sensitive manner while exercising sound professional judgment and using best practice guidelines.
Here is what you will need to be successful:
Scope Management
Support the development of a complex multi-year strategic plan informed by Ministry direction and Executive input that supports the accountabilities and long-term objectives of the new Central Waitlist Management Program within Ontario Health
When scope change is required prepare and coordinate the necessary elements supporting the decision making by governance committees with particular focus on financial schedule and regulatory impact
Implementation Management
Apply a rigorous project management approach to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the execution of all projects
Drive execution and demonstrate end-to-end ownership of complex cross-group and cross-discipline projects to successful completion
Schedule Management
Monitor adherence to project schedules; track and report on project progress including providing forecasts of final delivery timeline
Communications Management
Develop edit and review a variety of communications presentations process flows reports and other project materials
Financial Management
Provide financial management (budget tracking reporting resource estimates) for projects in support of key leaders accountable for project execution and deliverables
Help support the gathering of key information from Funding Recipients to ensure the timely creation and delivery of relevant funding agreements
Help support the funding reconciliation process for any Funding Recipients who receive funding through the Central Waitlist Management Fund
Resource Management
Work with the cross-functional project team members to ensure that resources are anticipated planned/budgeted and allocated to meet the demands of the project plan
Manage assign coordinate advise and review the work of Project Team Members
Issue and Risk Management
Identify project risks and issues including the identification of options for resolution and recommended course of action
Leverage available data and utilize data analysis to provide support direction and decision making for multiple projects/initiatives within the Central Waitlist Management space
Identify inter-dependencies among work stream activities and lead the project team on risks prioritization and mitigation
Change Management
Strong influencer with the ability to communicate with and influence executive leadership
Partner with senior leaders and their teams across Ontario Health and the province to champion improvements in central waitlist management and build stronger alignment across all stakeholder groups
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Work with corporate support portfolios such as Finance Procurement Privacy Legal Communications to ensure the project is meeting requirements and plans are fully aligned
Facilitate working sessions with internal and external stakeholders across all levels
Mentor project team members as needed
Education and Experience
Masters degree in Business Administration Healthcare Administration Computer Science or similar work experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation required
Seven to ten years of project management experience including leading large complex and strategic projects
Seven to ten years of experience working in a complex hospital/institutional environment in the context of project management or process improvement
Demonstrated experience in strategy development health services program planning and implementation and quality improvement
Demonstrated experience managing relationships large-scale change and system transformation
Experience facilitating and coaching interdisciplinary teams and successful use of change management strategies
Experience leading projects with multiple work streams and a budget of >$10m
Experience in a central intake scheduling environment is an asset
Proven ability to work within a matrix management structure while also successfully engaging a wide range of stakeholders in support of organizational objectives
Proven ability to handle complex problems that require extensive investigation and analysis
Knowledge and Skills
Exemplary communication interpersonal and group facilitation skills as well as a demonstrated ability to collaborate and cultivate productive relationships with a diverse range of key stakeholders.
Excellent priority setting skills with the flexibility and adaptability to respond to shifting business needs
Excellent problem-solving critical thinking deductive reasoning inductive reasoning and analytical skills
High professional standards and strong customer experience mentality with an energetic positive attitude to build partnerships and relationships
Ability to work independently manage multiple tasks and deadlines and solve challenging problems in a fast-paced environment while also working collaboratively in a team environment
Strong understanding of the Ontario healthcare landscape understanding of legacy process and functions
Strong knowledge translation and mobilization skills ability to extract meaning from technical/clinical details
Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience in providing crisp insightful information to various audiences
Location: Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)
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Employment Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term) Full timeContract Length:
12 Month(s)Salary Band:
Band 6External Application Deadline Date:
June 16 2025All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations Mtis Inuit and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members ofBlack and racializedgroups; 2SLGBTQIA communities; trans and nonbinary individuals;and people living with disabilities.
Ontario Health is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process please email and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
