The OU College of Dentistry is seeking an experienced PMP certified Senior Project Manager to join our team.  This individual will be responsible for Improving operating performance (service, cost, quality) across the College. Leads the development and rollout of project management methodology. Manages the productivity and outcome measurement portions of projects while ensuring appropriate and timely communications with management. Defines and obtains resources that enable the project teams to perform optimally. Ensures the analysis, redesign, planning, and implementation processes are developed, initiated, and supported to allow the College to achieve its financial, quality, and service goals, while supporting its employees. Ensures all processes and outcomes are consistent with the vision and values of the College.

Duties:

• Independently leads project teams to support performance excellence initiatives, including but not limited to supporting all departments in their effort to implement and effectively achieve performance excellence. 
• Manages the day-to-day responsibilities of assigned projects and develops long range strategic planning, including potential areas of focus, scope, and development of the College.
• Develops and refines performance improvement methodology and project management methodology. Develops and maintains college and department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, to include but not limited to defining annual process improvement plans, and working collaboratively with management and existing process improvement resources.
• Ensures the College has the infrastructure and resources required to perform its role effectively and efficiently.
• Monitors project timelines to ensure resources are available and applied appropriately to achieve desired performance goals in a timely manner.
• Provides support for multiple process improvement efforts, which are expected to dramatically improve operating performance. Provides best practice examples from other organizations or industries. 
• Oversees projects and acts as an internal consultant providing process facilitation support as well as rigorous analytical support to project teams.
• Provides active tracking tools and risk management summaries for all projects designated by senior management and summarizes individual project progress and risks to senior management.
• Keeps abreast of recent trends and developments in process innovation and project management in the healthcare field as well as in related industries.
• Maintains effective internal and external communication regarding process innovation and project management efforts while providing timely information regarding the progress of initiatives. Provides consultative, coaching, or mentoring services to management and/or department staff as appropriate.
• Participates in meetings and committees and represents the College in various capacities within the University. Oversee the development and implementation of communication plans.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Healthcare, or related field, AND:

• 72 months of project management experience which includes 36 months management or leadership experience. 

Equivalency Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree for a total of 120 months of related experience.

Certifications: None

Skills:

• Strong customer orientation
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Effective facilitator
• Ability to assist others to develop an analytical framework
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Results oriented

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Physical: 

  • Sit for prolonged periods.

     

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    ommunicate effectively and listen. 

     

  • Use of a computer. 

     

  • Manual dexterity.
• Environmental: 
  • Standard Office Environment.

Department Preferences:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly desired
• Lean/Six Sigma experience is a plus

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