Project Management Consultant, Heart & Vascular Institute
About The Position
The Project Management Consultant will support the growth and operational priorities of UVA Health’s Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI), a newly formed Institute serving cardiovascular services across UVA Health and community partners. The role combines recurring reporting and operational processes with new projects, tools, and communications that support strategic priorities and integration across the health system. The consultant will work with physicians, administrators, analysts, clinical leaders, and operational teams. Responsibilities include preparing and validating data, supporting operational decision-making, coordinating projects and implementation initiatives, managing HVI SharePoint resources, and creating internal communications, including the monthly newsletter. The position requires managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and building productive relationships across the organization. The role is full-time during regular business hours, with no call requirement. UVA Health prefers a hybrid work arrangement with regular onsite engagement, while allowing remote flexibility based on business needs and candidate circumstances. A PMP certification or similar credential is required within one year of hire.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional project management experience.
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience coordinating projects, programs, processes, or operational initiatives.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- PMP certification or a similar credential is required within one year of hire; the posting also states willingness to pursue professional project management credentials.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
- Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds, travel freely, and climb stairs.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Communications, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- Experience with project management methodologies.
- Experience supporting reporting, analytics, or operational processes.
- SharePoint experience.
- Communications, newsletter, or content management experience.
- Healthcare, academic medicine, or higher education experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and distribute monthly clinical volume and operational reports.
- Validate and review data for accuracy and completeness.
- Support leaders with information used for operational decision-making.
- Monitor recurring reporting processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Manage and update Heart & Vascular Institute SharePoint sites.
- Create, edit, and publish internal communications.
- Coordinate and produce the monthly HVI newsletter.
- Help ensure teams have access to current information and resources.
- Coordinate projects that support Institute growth and operational priorities.
- Assist with implementation initiatives across clinical and administrative teams.
- Support cross-functional stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
- Manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining deadlines.
- Partner with physicians, clinical leaders, administrators, and operational teams.
- Serve as a resource for information sharing and project coordination.
- Build strong working relationships across the health system.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Retirement savings.
- Long-term and short-term disability.
- Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts.
- Certification and education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
