Project Manager, Hospital Environmental Services Research and Innovation - UChicago Medicine

Compass Group•Chicago, IL

39d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Environmental Services Research, Innovation, Training and Administration Project Manager serves as a key liaison within hospital Environmental Services (EVS), Infection Control, and related research and operational initiatives. This role is responsible for managing cross-functional projects, maintaining efficient workflows, monitoring compliance with established processes, and supporting departmental innovation and continuous improvement initiatives. The Project Manager will oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of EVS–Infection Control research collaborations, including agreements, documentation, tracking systems, and performance metrics. This individual ensures seamless communication between hospital departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Project management, Business, or related field.
2–5 years of experience in healthcare, EVS, or operational leadership roles.
Strong knowledge of regulatory standards in healthcare.
Experience with cross-functional collaboration in healthcare environments.
Advance organizational, project management and time management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication across all levels of the organization.
Ability to analyze data, interpret audit trends, and develop action plans.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, learning management systems, and data tracking tools.
Demonstrated leadership, flexibility, and initiative in fast-paced environments.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage several concurrent projects of varying complexity and length within the division.
Develop comprehensive project plans that include requirements, scope, priorities, deliverables, schedules, budgets, resources, risk assessments, and contingency plans.
Monitor project progress closely to ensure milestones are met, risks are mitigated, and deliverables align with organizational objectives.
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential issues that may delay progress and develop contingency plans to ensure project continuity.
Track and report progress using Smartsheet and other project management tools, maintaining full transparency with leadership and stakeholders.
Hold internal members and cross-functional teams accountable for commitments, timelines, and deliverables.
Serve as the primary liaison between EVS, Infection Control, Research, and administrative teams for all collaborative initiatives and research agreements.
Translate technical and process-related terms into clear, actionable business language to ensure mutual understanding across stakeholders.
Synthesize complex concepts into concise, accessible summaries for decision-makers.
Foster effective communication, feedback loops, and documentation between departments and leadership.
Create and maintain dashboards, trackers, and progress reports for leadership review and strategic planning.
Analyze project data to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and potential risks.
Prepare concise reports summarizing progress, findings, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Maintain project documentation, agreements, and communication logs.
Assist with scheduling, minutes, and follow-up action plans from cross-departmental meetings.
Ensure all relevant stakeholders have proper access and visibility within shared systems.
Support special projects as assigned by department heads