The Manager - Enterprise Strategic Projects leads enterprise-level strategic projects by managing a portfolio of complex, high-impact work that advances system strategic priorities. Serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership, translating project vision into executable projects while proactively identifying and mitigating risk. Navigates complex, ambiguous initiatives by aligning cross-functional stakeholders and enabling disciplined execution through expert project governance. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Education 3 Required - Bachelor's in engineering, business administration, public health, finance, healthcare administration or related field. Work Experience 3 Required - 7 years experience in enterprise transformation projects, C-Suite executive sponsored large scale projects, strategy-to-execution initiaitves, project management in healthcare or similarly complex industries Certifications 3 Required - Project Management Professional (PMP),Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or AGILE Project Management Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) 3 Strong financial and operational acumen. 3 Proven ability to lead cross-functional, executive-level projects. 3 Exceptional ability to influence without authority. 3 Excellent judgment, organizational, group facilitation, decision making, and delegation skills. 3 Ability to be self-directed, work independently, set project priorities, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. 3 Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally. 3 Ability to travel throughout and between facilities. Job Duties 3 Oversees a portfolio of complex, high-impact enterprise projects that advance organizational strategy, ensuring alignment with executive priorities and system-level outcomes 3 Establishes and maintains effective governance structures, rigorously managing scope, dependencies, risks, and interdependencies across large-scale, cross-functional initiatives. 3 Serves as a trusted partner to senior leaders and executive sponsors to shape project strategy, translate strategic intent into executable plans, and drive alignment across stakeholders. 3 Identifies, assesses, and mitigates enterprise-level risks while navigating diverse stakeholder interests to maintain momentum, accountability, and clarity of decision-making 3 Ensures initiatives meet or exceed targeted business outcomes by tracking progress, surfacing insights, and driving timely decisions that enable successful execution and sustained impact. 3 Delivers results in complex, ambiguous environments by influencing cross-functional stakeholders and applying rigorous project governance and execution practices, without direct authority 3 Evaluates resource capacity, dependencies, and tradeoffs across initiatives to ensure optimal use of people, time, and funding while maximizing enterprise value and return on effort. 3 Provides clear, timely insight to leaders through progress tracking, issue escalation, and data-driven recommendations that enable informed decision-making and timely course correction. 3 Performs other duties as assigned 3 Complies with all policies and standards The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (occasionally means activity or conditions exist up to 1/3 of the work day), and/or, a negligible amount of force frequently (frequently means activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the work day) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid. The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases . Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. 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