Project Consultant, Office of CIO

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Work Shift
Day

Work Day(s)
Friday, Monday, Monday-Friday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shift Start Time
8:30 AM

Shift End Time

5:30 AM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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Job Description

The Project Consultant for the Office of the Chief Information Officer partners with the CIO to plan and execute complex, cross-functional projects and associated communications related to system technology goals and initiatives. They will manage large-scale technology projects from planning through execution. The Project Consultant develops, recommends, and implements strategic and operational action plans, oversees project teams, and/or performs other project/program management duties as necessary to ensure successful completion of assigned initiatives within specified timeframes.

Experience

• 7 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the healthcare operations/technology leadership
• Master's degree in related fields, ex: Business Administration, Health Administration, or Science
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean/Six Sigma or similar certification

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced strategic thinking and planning skills; able to quickly understand a complex healthcare environment, dynamic organizational and people factors, and technology landscape in order to serve as a trusted advisor to the CIO and senior IS&T leadership
• Demonstrated leadership skills in facilitating and leading cross-functional teams; must be able to effectively motivate a team, without direct reporting relationships
• Professional & polished; ability to interact with operational and physician leaders, executive leadership and trustees
• Superior organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to synthesize data into meaningful information
• Proven ability to translate complicated material or issues into effective and thoughtful project plans and executive-level communications
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office products, especially PowerPoint
• Creative problem-solving skills with ability to work independently in fast-paced, dynamic, and demanding environment
• Demonstrated ability to address and effectively manage conflict
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Personal organization and time management skills, with demonstrated ability to plan time effectively, balance multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and personal adaptability
• Interest & aptitude in clinical/business operations
• Driven; motivated to succeed; a self-starter

Job Responsibilities

• Provides high-level consultative, technical, and decision-making support to executive management regarding technology planning and system goals initiatives.
• Manages strategic large-scale, technology projects from planning through execution. Responsibilities include development of technology project strategies, managing meeting agendas and minutes, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and production of executive level written communications, including Board presentations, executive summaries, and memos.
• Supports CIO executive communication and administrative coordination, including:
• Works closely with CIO on division priorities and partners with CIO direct reports, Administrative, Clinical Operations and Physician leaders to meet objectives.
• Facilitates annual strategic planning cycle in coordination with division VPs and directors. Updates 5-year project plan at least annually.
• Works with other Executive Team and CEO administrative staff to meet strategic initiative reporting and coordination needs.
• Serves as leader for IS&T internal communications, oversees or prepares department communication materials.
• Partners with leaders and HR on human resource matters, including organizational design, leadership incentives, and succession planning.
• Develops executive-level presentations and communications for internal and external audiences; Must possess extensive experience transforming complex subject matter into visually appealing, easily digestible content.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1575 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

Director/Senior Director

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