SSMC

Project Manager-Transformation Office

SSMC Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Hospitals and Health Care · 1,001-5,000 employees

6 h ago
project-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United Arab Emirates
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About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and delivering transformation projects throughout the entire life cycle while ensuring adherence to budget and institutional standards. They lead medium to large-scale projects of strategic importance, managing risks and interdependencies across the organization.

What they look for

Project Management Budget Management Strategic Planning Risk Management Healthcare Management Transformation Management Stakeholder Coordination Process Improvement Financial Tracking Quality Management Leadership Supervision Methodology Compliance

Requirements

Candidates must have 7-8 years of progressive experience, including 3-5 years of supervisory experience, and hold or be pursuing a PMP or Prince 2 certification. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Healthcare Management, Finance, or Quality is required.

Full description

The Project Manager (PM) works independently assuming primary responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating, and delivering project activities through the entire project life cycle (from initiation to hand off to customer) that are broad in scope. The PM is responsible to achieve project

objectives and completion on time, on budget, and in conformance to SSMC Enterprise and Transformation project management methodologies and standards.

The PM may independently lead one or multiple medium to large projects that have department or site level strategic importance. Project work has moderate to high risk and risk interdependencies, may have several interrelationships, and may have moderate to high costs associated. Responsible for managing established budget, participates in the creation and tracking of project budgets. Position requires strict adherence to budget management and guidelines of both the assigned department and the institution.

At SSMC, we firmly believe that the human touch is a fundamental part of care. We understand that health care is both an art and a science, running deeper than simply diagnosing and treating those who rely on us. Our SSMC Model of Care puts our patients at the forefront of our purpose and at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that the needs of our patients come first. Every one of our patients receives individualized attention from a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate closely to deliver trusted and compassionate care. From the very first point of contact with SSMC, to the moment patients are back home, we ensure speciality-specific care at every stage and in every interaction. As one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE, SSMC provides access to specialist medical treatments and advanced diagnostics, with a commitment to becoming a Destination Medical Center in the UAE and wider region.

About Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)

SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.

Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and admin professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient-centric medical services in the region.

As the region’s leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, and includes a hybrid operating room, 26-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and the UAE’s largest pathology lab.

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