Project Manager, Laboratory Medicine Program

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Laboratory Medicine Program
Reports to: Senior Director, Laboratory Medicine Program
Work Model: Hybrid (up to 3 days remote per week)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Weekdays, Monday - Friday
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: May 29, 2025

Position Summary 
Join UHN's Laboratory Medicine Program, Canada's largest hospital diagnostic lab and a global leader in academic labs. With over 30 million tests per year and 1,300 outpatients served daily, we are at the forefront of pathology and clinical testing. Embrace innovation and contribute to ground-breaking research, education, and exemplary service. Join our dynamic team of 700 dedicated staff and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of laboratory medicine.

Duties

• Assume overall end-to-end project management ownership of multiple projects throughout project life cycle within a multi-disciplinary team environment, including monitoring the deliverables of each project to ensure milestone and on-budget completion 
• Maintain a strong focus on change management and communications across the multiple stakeholders with an emphasis on customer service 
• Regularly interface with project sponsors and stakeholders at various levels to build and maintain strong relationships for successful project and program delivery 
• Develop, implement, manage and review short and long-term plans in alignment with program goals and objectives 
• Mobilize a project team with the right mix of talent and skills to execute on plans; guide team and remediate plans as needed 
• Regularly monitor stakeholder engagement and report on implementation progress, risks and issues to Senior Managers and Senior Director on a regular basis and identify strategies to minimize/resolve 
• Maintain project budget and collaborate regularly with finance team; take remedial action to attain budget and revenue targets in consultation with Senior Managers and Senior Director

• Undergraduate Degree in Health, Business or related field, required with a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or related field, preferred 
•  5+ years working in healthcare project management, and leading organizational change-related initiatives
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent designation and Change Management Certification, an asset
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering large, complex projects, preferably in a public-sector or healthcare environment with multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to integrate both project and change management methodologies effectively 
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management from both internal and external healthcare organizations, and project stakeholders 
• Excellent ability to anticipate and analyze risks and issues, explore alternatives, develop appropriate recommendations with project team, subject matter experts and present approach to senior leadership 
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects, prioritize multiple conflicting priorities 
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills 
• Able to perform in multiple roles which contribute to project, operational or strategic goals/initiatives 
• Strong tactical and good critical strategic thinking 
• Proven ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment 
• Strong presentation, writing, and/or training skills
• Excellent team building skills, listening, coaching, group facilitation and conflict resolution skills 
• Proficient use of computer, software, and peripheral equipment (i.e., MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Project, MS Visio)
• Experience managing an interdisciplinary project team required; general supervisory or managerial experience, an asset
• Experience in the development of commercial services, business plans, and generating revenue opportunities for an organization, an asset 

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.