Operational Strategic Initiatives Specialist II - Ambulatory Transformations

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Operational Strategic Initiatives II leads and delivers cross‑functional initiatives that support OU Health’s clinical, operational, academic, and research objectives. This role serves as a project manager that is accountable for managing scope, timelines, resources, risks, and deliverables from initiation through closeout, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and aligned with organizational priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.
At least 3 years experience in healthcare required.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Six Sigma Green Belt or Green Belt II certification within 24 months of hire.
Strong working knowledge of healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and academic medical center environments
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities
Advanced skills in project planning, execution, risk management, and performance tracking
Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and influence skills, including working effectively with physicians and senior leaders
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level reporting
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and thrive in a matrixed organization

Responsibilities

Lead assigned projects from initiation through completion, including development of project charters, scope, work plans, timelines, and budgets
Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration among clinical, academic, and administrative stakeholders to ensure project alignment and execution
Proactively manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests using established governance processes
Monitor progress against defined milestones, KPIs, and outcomes; prepare executive‑level status reports and dashboards
Support process improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, safety, patient experience, and financial performance
Coordinate internal and external resources, including vendors or consultants, as applicable
Ensure project deliverables are operationally feasible, compliant with healthcare regulations, and successfully transitioned to operational owners
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders by providing data‑driven insights, recommendations, and problem‑solving support
Apply standardized project management tools and methodologies consistently across initiatives
Support organizational change management and communication plans associated with major initiatives
Performs other duties as assigned.