Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives
About The Position
HealthPartners is hiring a Project Manager to join its Strategic Projects and Improvement Office, reporting to the Director of the Strategic Projects and Improvement Office. The role is part of a collaborative team of five project managers and a program manager advancing strategic initiatives across the organization. It leads medium-sized projects and improvement initiatives for Care Group and Shared Services, which may involve process, technology, and organizational change. Examples include pharmacy initiatives, patient arrival and entry experience, extended downtime processes, Epic optimization, and integration efforts. The Project Manager guides work through the full project lifecycle, from intake, assessment, and planning through implementation and closure. The role partners with stakeholders across the organization to keep initiatives aligned with strategic priorities, timelines, and desired outcomes, and supports change management by engaging stakeholders, navigating change impacts, and promoting adoption. It also helps teams strengthen capabilities in project planning, process improvement, systems thinking, and change management. This is a highly collaborative and visible position that regularly partners with medical directors, vice presidents, and executives. Success requires a proactive professional who is comfortable speaking up, builds strong relationships, and serves as a thought partner to leaders and teams navigating complex change. The position is hybrid, with onsite work typically Tuesday through Thursday and greater remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. Additional onsite presence may occasionally be required for meetings, work sessions, or other business needs. Hours are Monday through Friday during core business hours. Compensation is $37.46–$56.20 per hour; pay may vary based on education, experience, skills, location, abilities, and internal equity, and eligible candidates may receive additional role-based compensation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, or a related field.
- Five years of healthcare industry experience focused on Care Delivery and/or Shared Services, such as human resources, finance, or supply chain.
- Five years of experience leading or managing projects, either in a dedicated project management role or as part of a broader position.
- Experience leading projects through the full lifecycle, from planning and execution through completion.
- Experience leading process improvement initiatives within Care Delivery and/or healthcare Shared Services, such as human resources, finance, or supply chain.
- Ability to manage projects strategically while balancing the needs and priorities of multiple departments and business units.
- Strong data analysis, data presentation, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the ability to facilitate groups and engage audiences from frontline teams to executive leaders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and customer needs in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels to influence and support change.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive clarity, and act with an appropriate sense of urgency.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to research complex topics by gathering, assessing, analyzing, and presenting information and recommendations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in healthcare, business, or a related field is strongly preferred.
- Project management certification or equivalent credential, such as CAPM, CPPM, or PMP.
- Process improvement certification, such as Lean, Six Sigma, Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), or a comparable credential.
- Prosci Change Management Certification or equivalent change management credential.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including business cases or best practices, timelines, resources, risk mitigation, milestones, and communication strategies.
- Design and facilitate improvement events to support team goals and objectives.
- Ensure projects and improvement activities align with project strategy and goals.
- Provide objective recommendations and knowledge to create value, increase productivity, reduce costs, maximize growth, and improve business performance.
- Identify, address, or escalate bottlenecks and maintain project progress.
- Monitor and adjust plans to mitigate risks and keep projects on track.
- Maintain project management standards and processes and apply structured problem-solving methodology.
- Motivate project teams and ensure they have the improvement and change tools, skills, and training needed to succeed.
- Maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Build and sustain senior-leader relationships as a trusted advisor, enabling open communication and influence on key project decisions.
- Foster effective communication among project teams, stakeholders, and senior management.
- Provide regular project status updates, reports, and executive presentations.
- Support change management initiatives related to project implementation.
- Help ensure smooth transitions and minimize disruptions during project closure.
- Facilitate lessons learned and establish ongoing communication and repositories so project learnings and knowledge can be reused.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits supporting health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
