Job Description

The Manager, Project Management is responsible for leading and overseeing healthcare projects and operational initiatives that support organizational priorities, clinical transformation, operational readiness, patient care improvement, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth. The role provides leadership in project planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management, change management, and execution across St. Paul’s Hospital, the Hospice at Glengarda and Emmanual Health.

Position # 9012281

Expected Start Date: August 31, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: St. Pauls Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Administration

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

St. Paul’s Hospital is a Catholic healthcare organization and member of Emmanuel Health, grounded in the enduring legacy of the Grey Nuns and a commitment to serving those most in need. Guided by our mission, vision, and values, we provide compassionate, person-centered care while advancing innovative approaches that address the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social factors that influence health and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex healthcare projects and operational initiatives from initiation through implementation and sustainment.
• Develop project charters, work plans, budgets and risk registers.
• Supports operational readiness planning, infrastructure design, facility activations and move planning.
• Coordinate process development, workflow redesign, testing activities, simulations, and implementation planning.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clinical leaders, physicians, operational teams, vendors, and community partners.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and engagement sessions.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues and strategies.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Monitor project expenditures and support procurement and contract coordination as required.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience:

• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive project management experience, preferably within a healthcare environment.
• Experience leading complex healthcare, operational readiness, clinical transformation, facility activation, or capital projects.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and senior leadership.

Education

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Public Administration, or related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or equivalent certification preferred.
• Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci) considered an asset.

Licenses

• Valid driver's license

Competencies

• Excellent leadership, communication, facilitation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with healthcare systems and workflows.
• Experience working in a values-driven or not-for-profit environment is beneficial.
• Knowledge of healthcare operations, patient care environments, and healthcare regulations.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Strong understanding of risk management, process improvement, and change management principles.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Other Information

• Valid driver's license

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.