Project Manager

Indiana University Health System • Lafayette, LA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager provides strategic project management support for community health initiatives aligned with IU Health Impact priorities and regional health improvement goals across the North Region. Reporting through Operational Excellence with Health Impact as the primary focus, this role manages project portfolios, stakeholder engagement, performance monitoring, and data-informed continuous improvement. The position serves as a key project partner between IU Health, community organizations, public health agencies, and regional stakeholders to advance evidence-based strategies that address social determinants of health and improve overall community outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent years of experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant Project Management experience required.
• Experience working in a complex, matrix environment.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification preferred.
• Healthcare Industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to translate Health Impact priorities into clear project plans, milestones, workstreams, and sustainability strategies.
• Oversee a complex portfolio of community health programs utilizing standardized project management methodologies.
• Manage timelines, resource allocations, action ownership, risk escalation, and ROI tracking.
• Convene and facilitate multidisciplinary workgroups and external community partnerships to ensure coordinated program execution.
• Maintain line-of-sight to Community Health Worker programming to promote alignment between regional efforts and system leadership.
• Partner with analytics teams to review population health data, assess program effectiveness, translate findings into countermeasures, and present executive dashboards.
• Develop standard project tools and templates while supporting capacity-building efforts for internal and community partners.
• Apply Operational Excellence, change management, and structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve barriers and standardize successful practices.
• Function as an active member of the North Region Operational Excellence team, maintaining at least 4 days per week onsite and participating in daily huddles, weekly forums, monthly team meetings, and assigned projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level