At Houston Methodist, the IT Project Manager I position is an entry level project manager position and is one of learning. The IT Project Manager I is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating activities of small to medium scale and complexity technology projects under guidance of management. With oversight from department management, ensures that goals and objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame, funding parameters and requirements. Executes the project plans and activities following project management best practices ensuring quality and integrity of the information throughout the entire life cycle of the project. The focus and assignments of the Project Manager I are projects that are established and repeatable year over year.
This role will focus primarily on evaluating project performance, long term value creation and financial return on investment as well as helping the Director of Innovation with day to day management of the Center for Innovation and Tech Hub.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Under guidance of management, ensures project outcomes match agreed upon customer expectations.
- Effectively communicates project information to stakeholders through agreed upon channels and timelines.
- Leads project-related meetings and gains consensus on outcomes and goals.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Under guidance of management, plans and organizes projects.
- Assists with formulating and defining scope and objectives of the project.
- Determines time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing project(s) according to Portfolio and Process Management Office guidelines . Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Establishes the project quality plan, including the application of PMO testing standards.
- Under guidance of management, establishes the project risks and mitigation plans.
- Adheres to standards and procedures for project initiation, planning, execution, control, monitoring, and closure defined by the Portfolio & Process Management Office.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepares the Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) for the project and assists IT Financial Analyst(s) with the approval process.
- Manage Purchase Orders (PO) and invoices throughout the project life cycle.
- Closes all project expenditures at the end of the project.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Proposes opportunities to improve the Portfolio & Process Management Office and participates in improvement initiatives.
- Proactively manages own professional development and completes Individual Development Plan (IDP).
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline with an information technology focus or four years of experience managing small to medium scale projects required in lieu of degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
- None if have Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline with an information technology focus