Sutter Health

Project Manager IV, Operational Excellence

Sutter Health$129K — $222K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Hospital Administration (MHA), or Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent experience.
  • 8 years of recent relevant experience in project/program management.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare delivery and quality improvement frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and persuade diverse stakeholders within an organization.
  • Proven leadership experience managing large, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and oversee complex projects to achieve operational excellence.
  • Develop project work plans including communication and risk management strategies.
  • Redesign workflows and develop metrics for enhanced performance.
  • Mentor and guide other project managers and coordinators.
  • Utilize project management tools to ensure timely project delivery and integration.
  • Identify and escalate project issues to stakeholders as necessary.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Support for professional development and continuing education opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedule with potential for remote work.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
  • Employee wellness programs and resources.
Full Job Description
Organization:
SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview:
This position plans, organizes, monitors, and oversees highly complex projects and project portfolios in support of operational excellence and system integration. This position will have specific responsibility for projects and program management associated with operational excellence, rapid integration/improvement, and continuous improvement. Responsible for project work plan development, the establishment of project communication and risk management plans, workflow process redesign, metric development and return on investment analysis. Provides leadership to cross-functional teams, including overseeing the work of other project manager(s) and project coordinator(s) and providing coaching and mentorship. Performs independently under broad policy guidelines and exercises expert authority over assigned projects. Identifies and escalates issues to project sponsors/owners. Uses project management tools and standards as outlined by Sutter Health and the project management institute to ensure projects stay on track to complete deliverables and project integration with other initiatives.

The idea candidate will have working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Rapid Improvement Events/RITs, A3 problem solving, or similar) and their practical application in complex healthcare environments. Experience applying process improvement tools to identify root causes, eliminate waste, reduce variation, standardize workflows, and improve operational performance. Also experience designing and implementing standardized operating procedures, playbooks, toolkits, and best practices that enable consistent execution across multiple sites or business units.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
  • Master's: Public Health (MPH), Hospital Administration (MHA) or Business Administration (MBA)


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
  • 8 years recent relevant experience.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
  • Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously and meet tight, often conflicting deadlines.
  • Thorough knowledge of health care delivery and quality improvement.
  • Requires the ability to manage large and diverse teams to deliver results within specified timeframes.
  • Ability to gain cooperation and support through effective use of influence and persuasion.
  • Conceptual, analytical and negotiation skills are necessary, along with skills in solving complex problems and developing actionable recommendations.
  • Skills and experience in solving complex problems and developing actionable recommendations.
  • Must be able to maintain an organized approach, clarity of purpose, and goal orientation in a rapidly changing environment involving multiple stakeholders of various levels from throughout the organization.
  • Must be detail oriented, self directed, and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision/intervention.
  • Must demonstrate a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
  • Must demonstrate ability to cultivate a network within Sutter Health to gain support from senior leaders towards achieving organizational goals.
  • Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, project management, and presentation applications.
  • Exceptional verbal/ written communications and presentation skills to achieve desired outcomes.


Job Shift:
Days

Schedule:
Full Time

Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:
As Needed

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
No

Position Status:
Exempt

Weekly Hours:
40

Employee Status:
Regular

Pay Range is $129,188.80 to $193,793.60 / annual salary. Bay Area Pay Range is $148,574.00 to $222,872.00 / annual salary.

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
Learn more about Sutter Health
Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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