Project Specialist

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Specialist partners with leadership, operational teams, and organizational departments to oversee small- to medium-sized functional projects or phases of larger projects. The role is responsible for all aspects of an assigned project or project phase and acts as a change agent to create and support a positive change process.

The position coordinates project plans and schedules, monitors delivery against timelines and budgets, analyzes and documents processes, procedures, and outcomes, and seeks continuous improvement. It assesses project resource needs and works with functional leaders and subject matter experts to meet deliverables. The Project Specialist also serves as a liaison across departments and consults and collaborates with stakeholders to support service continuity and appropriate resource use.

This is a full-time, day-shift position with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Priority Health site in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Two years of relevant experience, preferably in project management.
• Two years of applicable business function experience or other related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) credential.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) credential from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Responsibilities

• Oversee small- to medium-sized, multifaceted projects of varying complexity involving cross-functional experts, including portions or phases of larger projects or programs.
• Coordinate project work, including project plans and schedules, and complete projects on time and within budget.
• Analyze and document processes, procedures, and outcomes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assess resource requirements for project tasks and work with functional leaders and subject matter experts to meet project deliverables.
• Communicate, collaborate, network, and consult with stakeholders and business partners to support continuity and coordination of services and appropriate resource utilization.
• Serve as a project liaison between departments within the system.
• Act as a change agent to advance knowledge and use of project management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection.
• Optional home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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