Project Manager IV, Operational Excellence

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

This position plans, organizes, monitors, and oversees highly complex projects and project portfolios supporting integration and/or mergers and acquisitions (M&A) initiatives across Sutter Health, from conception to completion. The role develops project work plans, establishes project communication and risk management plans, redesigns workflow processes, develops metrics, and conducts return on investment analysis. The Project Manager provides leadership to cross-functional teams, oversees the work of other project managers and project coordinators, and offers coaching and mentorship. The position works independently under broad policy guidelines and exercises expert authority over assigned projects. It identifies and escalates issues to project sponsors or owners and uses Sutter Health and Project Management Institute tools and standards to keep projects on track, complete deliverables, and coordinate project integration with other initiatives.

Requirements

Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Hospital Administration (MHA), or Business Administration (MBA); equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Eight years of recent relevant experience.
Project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities or 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 influence and persuasion.
Conceptual, analytical, and negotiation skills, including solving complex problems and developing actionable recommendations.
Ability to maintain an organized approach, clarity of purpose, and goal orientation in a rapidly changing environment with multiple stakeholders.
Detail oriented, self-directed, and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision or intervention.
Demonstrated customer service focus in decisions and actions.
Ability to cultivate a network within Sutter Health and gain senior-leader support toward organizational goals.
Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, project management, and presentation applications.
Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills to achieve desired outcomes.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, monitor, and oversee highly complex projects and project portfolios supporting integration and M&A initiatives across Sutter Health.
Develop project work plans and establish project communication and risk management plans.
Redesign workflow processes, develop metrics, and conduct return on investment analysis.
Lead cross-functional teams and oversee the work of other project managers and project coordinators.
Provide coaching and mentorship to project team members.
Identify and escalate issues to project sponsors or owners.
Use Sutter Health and Project Management Institute project management tools and standards to keep projects on track, complete deliverables, and coordinate with other initiatives.