Position Summary
Bring your project management, creative problem solving and team leadership expertise to this exciting role with our Project Portfolio Management team.

The Senior Project Manager leads and directs all aspects of assigned projects and initiatives for designated programs/services throughout Northern Health (NH). The scope of work focuses on managing highly complex projects and initiatives that have many interdependencies and high levels of organizational transformation. Plans and manages initiatives, which involves coordinating multiple projects to attain an overarching strategic goal, including overall accountability for initiative resource expenditures, and ensuring outcomes are achieved. In the capacity of project manager, they ensure that project deliverables are completed on time and on budget, as described in the project plan. Leads and coordinates project activities including financial responsibility and management of resources as deemed necessary to meet the schedule and budget for project deliverables.
Establishes project teams and provides leadership, guidance, direction, and support to project staff, including other project managers, in a variety of reporting relationships including direct report, matrix and staff that are seconded to projects part time. Communicates with all levels of staff and management within the HSDA and/or across NH to facilitate decision making, consult, negotiate, and share information. Liaises with consultants, vendors and other healthcare entities and other external agencies to negotiate contracts for the provision of goods and services. The Senior Project Manager provides mentorship and expertise to other NH Project Managers, promoting utilization of project management best practices, methodologies, and standards, and providing guidance in the resolution of complex issues.

Starting salary will be approximately from $106,026 to $132,533 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Health Services Administration, or relevant discipline.
• Seven (7) to Ten (10) years recent related experience in project management and facilitating and managing consultation processes with a wide range of stakeholder groups.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies and ability to coach team members on these skills.
• Sound business acumen to manage the fiscal resources of assigned projects in a manner that is financially responsible and consistent with the overall goals of the organization.
• Excellent communication skills to function within a complex interdisciplinary environment.
• Ability to utilize initiative, vision, independent thinking and creative problem-solving to implement project plans and realize project completion.
• General knowledge of patient care delivery systems in primary, acute and community settings.
• Effective facilitation, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, balance work priorities and resolve problems.
• Proficiency in Office Systems (i.e., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Visio).
• Knowledge and experience working with electronic project management systems.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.
• Ability and willingness to travel within Northern Health's geographic region.
• Current valid BC Driver's License.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.