Technical Project Assistant Jobs in Nepean, ON (NOW HIRING)

Responsible for managing project management and analyst staff in area(s) of specialization. Ensures staff performance in order to meet business needs in compliance with strategic priorities. Collaborates closely with business and or functional area(s) to assist users in defining their needs. Assumes responsibility for all projects within their team. This role also ensures that projects and programs align with enterprise strategic goals and adhere to standardized governance and delivery practices.

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• Manages a portfolio of strategic initiatives while overseeing team performance.
• Aligns projects with organizational objectives like improved patient care, operational efficiency, and digital transformation.
• Maintains PMO playbooks, policies and standardized project management methodologies.
• Implements best practices for project scope, risk management and lessons learned.
• Promotes ongoing process optimization and integration across enterprise portfolios.
• Drives intake and prioritization of technology projects through structured governance committees and sub-committees.
• Facilitates operational governance committees and ensures compliance with intake workflows and demand management processes.
• Assists with portfolio decision making and performance monitoring.
• Leads PMO education sessions for project managers and IS&T leaders.

• Bachelor’s Degree in information Sciences and Technology or Information Management related fields or
• Associate’s Degree and 10 years preferred work experience.
• 7 years progressive work experience in information technology, healthcare or business project management related fields. and
• 1 year experience in a lead, supervisory or leadership role.
• Core technical and project management skills including project management expertise, portfolio and governance management.
• Understanding of enterprise platforms, digital technologies, and integration tools to bridge business and technical needs.
• Ability to manage, mentor and coach project managers and analysts to foster a culture of growth and continuous learning.
• Relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective communication and collaboration across teams and departments.
• Competence in monitoring KPIs.
• Ability to identify risks, manage change and implement mitigation strategies for technology initiatives.
• Capacity to navigate ambiguity and deliver results using problem-solving and adaptability.

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

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Thomas Jefferson University

1100 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

• Medical (including prescription)
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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