Certified Project Manager - Anesthesia

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

Carilion Clinic is seeking a Certified Project Manager dedicated to supporting the Department of Anesthesia. This role will be responsible for leading complex projects, working closely with department leadership, and driving key initiatives that support the development and expansion of the department. The ideal candidate will have strong project management expertise, business acumen, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams across the organization.
 

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Lead and manage multiple complex projects within the Department of Anesthesia, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to established standards.
• Serve as a dedicated project management resource for Anesthesia leadership, assisting with project prioritization and coordination.
• Support critical initiatives such as:
  • Development and implementation of a business plan for the newly established Department of Anesthesia.
  • Establishing the department’s governance and leadership structure.
  • Implementing new clinical workflows and operations.
  • Coordinating with internal and external project managers on cross-departmental initiatives, including technology projects.
  • Assisting in the launch of an Anesthesia research program.
• Facilitate problem-solving and decision-making to ensure project success, working under minimal supervision.
• Establish and maintain continuous communication with project stakeholders, including department leadership, executive sponsors, and project teams.
• Track and manage project budgets, timelines, and deliverables, while identifying innovative solutions to project challenges.
• Develop and implement project management methodologies and best practices for the department.
• Provide clear and concise progress reports and updates to leadership teams.
• This resource will be 100% dedicated to projects in the Department of Anesthesia and will work closely with the Department’s leadership team regarding project prioritization.
   

What We’re Looking For:
 

• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience working with diverse functional and technical teams.
• Ability to drive change and lead process improvements in a healthcare setting.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.

What We Require:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or an additional 8 years of experience required. Degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, or Health Management preferred. Understanding of Anesthesia clinical services a plus.  

Experience: 3+ years of project management experience in healthcare or other business setting.

Licensure,  certification, and/or registration: PMP certification is required within one year of hire.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Strong knowledge of Project Management methodologies and best practices. Goal orientation and action-focused, pragmatic and self-disciplined, good at project planning, organizing, communication, team motivation and delegation. Process orientation with strong strategic planning skills and creativity. Strong problem solving skills and inherent decision making ability. Strong dedication to deliver quality customer service in a timely manner. Good human relations, diplomacy, and oral/written communications skills in technical and non-technical areas.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.