Henry Ford Health

Project Manager

Henry Ford Health Detroit, Michigan, United States

Hospitals and Health Care · 10,001+ employees

9 h ago
project-manager Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Project Manager will independently lead small to medium-sized service line projects to improve healthcare operations, quality, and efficiency. They are responsible for developing project plans, managing interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring adherence to organizational standards through proactive risk mitigation and performance reporting.

What they look for

Project Management Healthcare Operations Process Improvement Lean Methodology Risk Mitigation Budget Management Resource Allocation Quality Management Stakeholder Management Data Analysis Reporting Cross-functional Team Leadership Strategic Planning Performance Improvement Communication

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in healthcare operations, process improvement, or project management is required.

Full description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Job Title

Project Manager

About the Department

Join our dynamic team at One Ford Place, the corporate headquarters of Henry Ford Health, located in the vibrant Detroit New Center. Our Corporate roles blend the energy of downtown with the convenience of a short commute for those in Midtown, New Center, or the northern suburbs. Steps away from Amtrak, the QLINE, and the Fisher Buildings¿ shops and cafes, this location offers a unique blend of professional growth and local charm. Our team is dedicated to driving operational excellence and performance improvement across the health system, ensuring we deliver on our mission of exceptional care.

Role Overview

As a Project Manager, you will independently lead small to medium-sized service line projects or distinct phases of larger initiatives within Henry Ford Health. Your role is crucial in planning, coordinating, and delivering projects that align with our system goals in quality, access, efficiency, and patient care. You will apply structured project management principles to ensure quality, manage risks, and achieve measurable outcomes, supporting the overall success of our healthcare operations.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

  • Develop project plans, timelines, and communication frameworks in collaboration with sponsors and stakeholders.
  • Manage execution of project activities, monitor deliverables, and adjust schedules to maintain progress.
  • Coordinate interdisciplinary teams and foster accountability to achieve objectives.
  • Identifies risk, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure proactive escalation when needed.
  • Track budgets, resource allocations, and forecasts within defined project parameters.
  • Apply structured quality management processes to ensure adherence to HFH standards.
  • Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations summarizing progress, performance, and key results.
  • Conducts post-project evaluations to document lessons learned and support benefit realization tracking.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, Business, Engineering, or related field.
  • 3 -5 years of experience in healthcare operations, process improvement or project management.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Clinical knowledge
  • Proficiency in Lean methodology and project management tools.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment of collaboration, career growth, and mission-driven work. You will have opportunities to learn, innovate, and make a meaningful impact in healthcare while being part of a supportive team that values your contributions.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our mission to provide exceptional care and drive innovation in healthcare.

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