Project Manager - Piedmont AHEC

The Project Manager leads and manages the development and coordination of projects. Working under general supervision, this role coordinates project activities with various internal and external team members and consultants, assures team accountability in delivering on requested tactical elements for projects delivery, and manages multiple projects simultaneously.

As the Project Manager for Piedmont AHEC’s regional Health Talent Alliance, the PM will lead efforts to build and implement programs that strengthen the pipeline of healthcare professionals across Piedmont AHEC’s eight-county region. This role is pivotal in developing sustainable workforce solutions to address the evolving needs of North Carolina’s dynamic healthcare landscape.

Project Planning, Scheduling & Execution: Designs, plans, and implements new initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals and mission to improve patient outcomes. Defines project scope, setting goals, establishing timelines, and allocating resources.

Team Leadership: Possesses the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve project goals

Budget Management: Monitors project budgets, tracking expenses for equipment, supplies, and contracted services, while working closely with the finance department to ensure financial compliance and cost-efficient project execution. Identifies cost variances and takes corrective actions to stay within budget constraints.

Communication management: Communicates and strategizes with project sponsors to formulate meeting agendas. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey information to diverse stakeholders
Facilitates communications and maintains strong relationships with stakeholders, including hospital departments, physicians, vendors, and regulatory agencies, to address project-related concerns, obtain necessary approvals.
Develops a collaborative document control/information management system to organize and track project documents, communication, activities, and progress.

Progress Monitoring: Monitors project progress, identifying potential issues, and taking necessary steps to address and to ensure the successful completion of short- and long-term goals.

Risk & Issue Management: Identifies potential risks, develops mitigation strategies, and proactively manages risks throughout the project. Possesses the ability to identify and resolve issues that may arise during project execution

Quality Control: Ensures project deliverables meet quality standards and specifications.
Provides technical and analytical guidance in alignment with best practice standard and/or continuing education to the project team

Performs other duties as assigned.