Manages assigned projects and other assigned major FH initiatives through the project management phases using a standard methodology; develops and coordinates project plans and identifies financial implications; identifies project risks and implications and develops risk mitigation plans; ensures the projects and initiatives and the related outcomes are aligned with FH Strategic Plans and with the overall HIIT direction. Manages the scope of designated projects and initiatives by reviewing contract deliverables; achieves target project outcomes and ensures project requirements are achieved in a timely manner within budget and resource guidelines; ensures compatibility and consistency with enterprise architectural standards. Assembles project teams and identifies other required resources; assigns responsibilities and develops timeframes and milestones to track and facilitate successful completion of project activities and deliverables; provides leadership to team members by providing guidance on project management duties, budget management or technical issues; receives updates from assigned team members on project status. Monitors project delivery performance against project plans by measuring and evaluating key outcomes; assesses the performance of project related staff; manages team members by providing work direction and assessing staff performance on projects and assigned responsibilities; reviews and monitors project assignments and provides project management orientation to team members. Provides reports to the Project Sponsor, Manager and other stakeholders after reviewing and monitoring project progress through all project phases to ensure overall quality of implemented solutions; provides update on status and all aspects of the project, as required; coordinates cross-functional interfaces between assigned operating department management and service delivery units to ensure interdepartmental issues are effectively managed and issues are resolved in a timely manner. Manages project closure activities, coordinates transition activities and participates in cost/benefit analysis of projects and initiatives; measures delivery of benefits against planned outcomes; measures key outcomes, assesses the performance of projects against results and reports on benefits realization to Executives and the project selection processes. Champions planning, project methodologies and best practice through mentoring, coaching and communicating with assigned staff, team members and stakeholders. Assists with developing the annual goals and objectives for the department, in collaboration with the Manager, ensuring consistency with the FH objectives and strategies. Works with the Project Management Office team engaged in setting and maintaining standards for project practice; researches, designs, develops and implements tools and processes informed by industry best practice; keeps current of FH's requirements for project standards to ensure current and continually improving project delivery.