Join MD Anderson as a Project Director - Cost of Care and help lead institution-wide initiatives designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce the cost of care, and strengthen value across one of the nation's most complex healthcare organizations. Sponsored by senior quality and value leadership, this highly visible role partners with clinical and administrative leaders to turn strategic priorities into actionable projects that create measurable impact for patients, providers, and the organization.
You'll lead large-scale, cross-functional healthcare initiatives from concept through implementation, working across a highly matrixed environment to bring numerous stakeholders together around shared goals. You'll independently develop project scopes, work plans, resource plans, budgets, timelines, and outcome measures while identifying risks, removing barriers, and maintaining momentum. Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to measure and communicate the value of your work through the lens of financial ROI, patient outcomes, and organizational efficiency.
You'll also serve as a trusted strategic partner and communicator to executive leaders, clinicians, and operational teams. You'll distill complex information into clear, actionable insights, develop executive-level presentations, secure stakeholder buy-in, and help guide the strategic operations of the Cost of Care Committee. This is an opportunity to gain broad institutional visibility while helping shape how value is delivered across a large, complex health system.
The ideal candidate brings a strong healthcare or health-system project management and leadership background, with experience navigating large, complex organizations. Experience in healthcare economics, data analytics, value-based care arrangements, or clinical performance improvement is highly desirable and provides an opportunity to apply specialized expertise to meaningful institutional challenges.
At MD Anderson, you'll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, an annual merit increase program, annual incentive opportunities, an employer-funded pension contribution, medical/dental/vision coverage, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you're a strategic healthcare project leader who thrives on solving complex problems, influencing across organizational boundaries, and turning strategy into measurable results, this is an opportunity to help transform the cost and value of cancer care at MD Anderson.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Project Leadership (60%)- Lead large-scale and cross-functional projects that advance the Cost of Care Committee's strategic priorities.
- Independently drive project planning, execution, and monitoring, ensuring clear goals, timelines, and deliverables.
- Develop project scopes, resource plans, budgets, and work plans in collaboration with institutional stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate risks, remove barriers, and maintain momentum across various teams.
- Establish outcome metrics and report progress to committee leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Build strong partnerships across MD Anderson to ensure alignment, transparency, and shared ownership.
- Measure and communicate the value of projects wholistically with an awareness of financial ROI, patient outcomes and organizational efficiency.
Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Engagement (20%)- Communicate project vision, strategy, and outcomes to leaders, clinicians, and operational teams.
- Develop executive level presentations and materials that distill complex information into clear, actionable insights.
- Serve as a representative of the Director of Value Initiatives and the Cost of Care Committee, ensuring consistent messaging and alignment.
- Secure stakeholder buy-in by articulating how initiatives support institutional goals and the value pillar of Our Strategy.
Committee & Program Management (20%)- Support the Director of Value Initiatives in managing the strategic operations of the Cost of Care Committee.
- Contribute to the development and execution of annual strategic plans.
- Maintain project tracking systems, outcome dashboards, and communication structures that enable institutional change.
- Ensure committee activities are coordinated, well documented and aligned with broader organizational priorities.
Education
Required:
• Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, Data Analytics, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field
Preferred:
• Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, or related field
• Professional certification (PMP, CAPM, PPM, CMP, or equivalent)
Work Experience
Required:
• 6 years of experience in healthcare performance improvement, consulting, research, or project management
• 4 years of experience in healthcare or research program development and management to include two years of supervisory, lead or project management, with Master's or PhD degree
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis
Preferred:
• Experience collaborating with clinicians and operational leaders to improve outcomes
• Experience managing medium-to-large scale projects in a healthcare setting
• Understanding of value-based care, alternative payment models, and health industry trends
• Experience with healthcare data analytics and outcome measurement
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
