Project Manager Value Analysis

Premier Inc.

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Project Manager, Value Analysis will provide project management oversight for the value analysis function at client organizations. This resource may lead the value analysis process and all associated coordination, support Clinical Value Analysis teams, or act as an overall project manager on associated efforts, all under the guidance of advancing, optimizing, and creating structure around the investment in value analysis. This role is responsible for the development of, and ongoing management of the Value Analysis process within a framework of quality and safety, focusing on appropriate utilization of supplies and services. This role will also actively participate in analytics and presentation development. The Value Analysis team is tasked with reducing supply costs across the clinical spend landscape in conjunction with other value analysis staff and a group of multidisciplinary Value Analysis Teams.

Requirements

5 or more years of applicable work experience
High School Diploma or GED
Demonstrated communication and customer service skills are essential along with organizational Attention to detail and follow up
Strong focus on service excellence, customer service and meeting internal and external customer needs
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Operate computer programs and software
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats
Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
Making independent decisions
Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Nice To Haves

Business Solutions (excel, powerpoint, etc.)
Supply Chain Management Principles
Value Analysis / project management / sourcing experience
Strong organizational and communication skills
Management experience
Progressive leadership
Experience in analyzing healthcare processes toward improving patient outcomes
Formal training in Lean Six Sigma and PMBOK
Experience/ value analysis/ project management/ sourcing/ analytics
Advanced technical skills in MS Office suite and current healthcare supply chain information systems
Bachelor's or Master's degree

Responsibilities

Participate in planning value analysis projects
Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables
Assist in identifying resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
Develop project plans and critical paths
Communicate plans to Supply Chain Value Analysis Team members
Plan and schedule project timelines
Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
Create savings dashboards and maintain a master savings tracker document
Manage various work streams associated with products in which Client has invested; working to reduce redundant activities and duplication of effort
Coordinate education of Client Supply Chain staff relevant to Value Analysis project management
Develop meeting agendas, prepare minutes, create data presentations, and monitor project plans
Collaborate with Client Team in support of the Value Analysis functions
Monitor and report on progress of the project to Value Analysis Director and Managers and team members
Work cooperatively with Client to reduce redundant activities and duplication of effort among Value Analysis Team Members
Use of analytical and quantitative skills used in conjunction with statistical and comparative analysis
Make decisions on the basis of complete thought process and in alignment with corporate mission
Review clinical spend landscapes, Spend Advisor, enterprise resource planning (ERP) reports and new item reports to identify opportunities
Review and revise Value Analysis/Supply Chain processes as needed
Coordinate product evaluations and manage Item add requests
Identify utilization and waste reduction opportunities
Support the Cost Reduction efforts of the organization
Drive standard presentation materials
Responsible for development of, and ongoing management of the Value Analysis process within a framework of quality and safety managing on appropriate utilization of supplies and services
Follow applicable organizational processes, and support the health systems' mission, vision and strategic goals
Partner with Senior Leadership, (VP Supply chain, CMO, CFO) to identify key stakeholders in the process
Initiate and maintain key stakeholder relationships to achieve highest level of engagement
Establish multidisciplinary Value Analysis teams based on input from key stakeholders
Provide leadership, education and support to the Value Analysis staff
Prep Value Analysis team members on their roles and responsibilities as members of the team
Engage Value Analysis Committee Chairpersons with meeting prep and ongoing follow-up
Partner with clinicians and end users to pursue opportunities for contractual negotiations with Suppliers
Responsible for developing meeting agendas, data presentations, and managing project plans