Project Manager and Consultant

Kaweah Health

$66K — $99K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Preferred Project Management Professional certification; Lean Certifications; Change Management experience.
  • Required Bachelor's degree in business or healthcare, preferred Master's degree.
  • Preferred two years in project management or consulting, particularly in a healthcare setting.
  • Strategic thinker with strong big-picture vision.
  • Proven track record of engaging cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Support the PMCO Service request process with guidance.
  • Provide project management support on assigned projects, including monitoring plans and facilitating meetings.
  • Work on various consulting projects as directed by the Director.
  • Assist in process improvement initiatives to boost operational efficiency.
  • Contribute to the Strategic Planning process by participating in discussions and workgroups.
  • Develop and present reports throughout the lifecycle of projects, with direction.
  • Conduct research and analysis to support diverse projects and functions.

Benefits

  • Support from executive and leadership teams for professional growth.
  • Opportunity to work on strategic health system initiatives.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.
Full Job Description
Works with and across all levels of leadership and management, including the Board and the Executive Team, while providing project management, consulting and performance improvement support to the organization. Supports development and reporting of Kaweah Health’s Strategic Plan and provides assistance to the Senior Project Manager and Consultant. QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification Preferred: Project Management Professional, Lean Certifications, Change Management Education Required: Bachelor's in business or a healthcare related field Preferred: Master's degree in business or a healthcare related field Experience Preferred: Twoyears' experience in project management, consulting, participating in or leading projects, process improvement work, data analytics, other business-related experience in a health care setting. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities A strategic thinker with an ability to see the big picture. Ability to engage and support cross functional teams toward a common goal. Demonstrates self-confidence, poise and interpersonal skills to be able to work effectively as part of a team, to take part in professional discussions and to liaise with Leadership, Executives, Board members and Medical Staff on a regular basis. Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment with the ability to learn on the fly while understanding and solving problems. Exhibit a high level of independent judgment and initiative. Ability to identify, develop, test and implement process improvements in a variety of areas. Ability to develop and execute data analytics to support decision making. Knowledge of healthcare operations. Strong analytical skills with a focus on detail and documentation. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, including effective prioritization of work efforts. Ability to work within defined project time frames and scopes of work. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential With direction, supports the PMCO Service request process. With direction, provides Project Management support on assigned projects. This includes monitoring project plans, facilitating project meetings, documenting actions and providing updates and reports to key stakeholders. With direction, works on a variety of consulting projects as assigned by the Director of the Project Management and Consulting Office. With direction, works on process improvement projects to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and effectiveness in operations. With direction, supports the Strategic Planning process including participating in discussions and workgroups to develop the Strategic Plan, as well as supporting initiative workgroups. With support and direction, develops and presents written and verbal reports at various points during the lifecycle of assigned projects. With direction, conducts research and analysis to support the varied work and projects of the Project Management and Consulting Office. Supports assigned administrative functions of the Project Management and Consulting Office Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Performs other duties as assigned. Pay Range $32.00 -$48.00

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