Project Manager IV, Operational Excellence

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
8 years recent relevant experience.
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.
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.
Skills in solving complex problems and developing actionable recommendations.
Ability 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.
Detail oriented, self directed, and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision/intervention.
Customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, monitor, and oversee 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.
Develop project work plans.
Establish project communication and risk management plans.
Redesign workflow processes.
Develop metrics and perform return on investment analysis.
Provide leadership to cross-functional teams, including overseeing the work of other project manager(s) and project coordinator(s) and providing coaching and mentorship.
Perform independently under broad policy guidelines and exercise expert authority over assigned projects.
Identify and escalate issues to project sponsors/owners.
Use 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.