Sutter Health

Project Manager IV, Operational Excellence Ambulatory and General Project Management

Sutter Health Sacramento, California, United States · $129K–$194K/yr

Hospitals and Health Care · 10,001+ employees

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About the role

This role oversees complex projects and portfolios focused on operational excellence, system integration, and mergers and acquisitions. The manager is responsible for developing project work plans, managing risks, redesigning workflows, and providing leadership to cross-functional teams.

What they look for

Project management Operational excellence Workflow process redesign Risk management Metric development Return on investment analysis Cross-functional team leadership Strategic planning Healthcare delivery Quality improvement Negotiation Problem solving Communication Presentation skills Stakeholder management Analytical skills

Requirements

Candidates must have 8 years of recent relevant experience and a Master's degree in Public Health, Hospital Administration, or Business Administration. Strong project management skills, healthcare industry knowledge, and the ability to work on-site in Northern California are required.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Full description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview:

This position plans, organizes, monitors, and oversees highly complex projects and project portfolios in support of operational excellence, system integration and/or small to mid scale mergers and acquisitions (M&A) initiatives across Sutter Health from conception to completion. Responsible for project work plan development, the establishment of project communication and risk management plans, workflow process redesign, metric development and return on investment analysis. Provides leadership to cross-functional teams, including overseeing the work of other project manager(s) and project coordinator(s) and providing coaching and mentorship. Performs independently under broad policy guidelines and exercises expert authority over assigned projects. Identifies and escalates issues to project sponsors/owners. Uses project management tools and standards as outlined by Sutter Health and the project management institute to ensure projects stay on track to complete deliverables and project integration with other initiatives.

Job Description:

The candidate selected for this role must be able to come on site for work and live in the Northern California Sutter Health footprint. This is not a remote role.

EDUCATION: Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

  • Master's: Public Health (MPH), Hospital Administration (MHA) or Business Administration (MBA)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 8 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously and meet tight, often conflicting deadlines.
  • Thorough knowledge of health care delivery and quality improvement.
  • Requires the ability to manage large and diverse teams to deliver results within specified timeframes.
  • Ability to gain cooperation and support through effective use of influence and persuasion.
  • Conceptual, analytical and negotiation skills are necessary, along with skills in solving complex problems and developing actionable recommendations.
  • Skills and experience in solving complex problems and developing actionable recommendations.
  • Must be able to maintain an organized approach, clarity of purpose, and goal orientation in a rapidly changing environment involving multiple stakeholders of various levels from throughout the organization.
  • Must be detail oriented, self directed, and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision/intervention.
  • Must demonstrate a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
  • Must demonstrate ability to cultivate a network within Sutter Health to gain support from senior leaders towards achieving organizational goals.
  • Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, project management, and presentation applications.
  • Exceptional verbal/ written communications and presentation skills to achieve desired outcomes.

 

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $129,188.80 to $193,793.60 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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