Senior Project Analyst

UC Health • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

This position serves as a catalyst for change and provides support to multiple University Hospital initiatives, working to improve the quality, satisfaction, and financial performance of various clinical, administrative, and support functions. UC Health is hiring a Senior Project Analyst for the Strategy & Business Development Department. The Senior Project Analyst leads process improvement and quality improvement projects across UC Health. Partnering with project sponsors and cross-functional teams, this role uses Lean, Six Sigma, and data analysis to turn data into clear recommendations that improve how we deliver care and work together. Join our team as a Senior Project Analyst for our Strategy & Business Development Department and work alongside the best and brightest teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today! About UC Health: UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching, a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in health care or business field.
• Four or more years as a manager or similar position of responsibility.

Nice To Haves

• Masters education in health or business field.
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and/or other performance improvement or project management certification. (e.g., CQIA, PMP, CPHQ)
• Experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Project leadership in a group or team setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects from start to finish: defines project scope with sponsors, plans time, staffing and budget needs, and keeps work on track using project management tools.
• Facilitates cross-functional teams, builds consensus and maintains regular communication with sponsors and stakeholders so teams reach their goals on time.
• Designs data collection methods and analyzes data using Excel, Minitab and Access to identify trends and support data-driven decisions.
• Develops project metrics and uses benchmarking to measure outcomes and identify best practices.
• Applies Lean, Six Sigma and other performance improvement tools to standardize processes and support accreditation readiness.
• Manages multiple projects at once, prioritizing and delegating with leadership, and prepares meeting documentation, reports and presentations.
• Coaches and mentors colleagues and takes part in staff development and interdepartmental initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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