Sutter Health

Project Manager IV, Operational Excellence

Sutter Health$126K — $189K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Public Health, Hospital Administration, or Business Administration preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
  • 8 years of recent relevant experience in project management, specifically in healthcare.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare delivery and quality improvement.
  • Expertise in managing large, diverse teams to achieve results.
  • Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in project management, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and oversee complex projects and M&A initiatives within the Sutter Health system.
  • Develop and manage project work plans, communication plans, and risk management strategies.
  • Analyze metrics and ROI to ensure project effectiveness and alignment with operational goals.
  • Lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior project managers and coordinators.
  • Identify, escalate, and address project-related issues to sponsors and stakeholders.
  • Utilize project management tools to maintain project timelines and deliverables.
  • Ensure adherence to project management standards as defined by Sutter Health and PMI.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered.
  • Work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule, no weekend requirements.
  • Full-time position with a fixed workday.
  • Opportunity for professional development and mentorship.
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, system integration and/or small to mid scale mergers and acquisitions (M&A) initiatives across Sutter Health from conception to completion. 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.

Job Description:

The candidate selected for this role must be able to come on site for work and live in the Northern California Sutter Health footprint. This is not a remote role.

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:
None

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
No

Position Status:
Exempt

Weekly Hours:
40

Employee Status:
Regular

Pay Range is $126,256.00 to $189,384.00 / 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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