Optimization Excellence Manager – WVUHS System Integration

WVU Medicine

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Optimization Excellence Manager – System Integration is responsible for leading and managing operational improvement initiatives across clinical and non-clinical areas in support of system integration goals. This role drives standardization, efficiency, and alignment by collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, leveraging data, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. The Manager serves as a strategic partner to leadership and frontline staff, ensuring integration efforts are sustainable, measurable, and scalable across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in process improvement, operations, or healthcare integration.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary projects in complex organizations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities, with skill in engaging multi-level stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable solutions.
• Proven ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to foster collaboration and influence across complex systems.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Lean certification, experience with Lean methodologies and process improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operational improvement projects across clinical and non-clinical domains to support integration goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess current-state processes and design future-state workflows.
• Develop, implement, and monitor standardized tools, metrics, and methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as a liaison between system leadership, regional teams, and functional departments to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions to build buy-in and support a culture of operational excellence.
• Document, publish, and disseminate best practices across the organization to promote consistency, scalability, and sustainability.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and dashboards to senior leadership to track project outcomes and system impact.
• Mentor team members and support capability-building initiatives in continuous improvement and integration strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees