University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Project Manager, Quality and Operational Excellence

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • $85K — $100K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Management Science, Engineering, Nursing, Social Sciences, or similar degree
  • 4 years of relevant experience or advanced degree/certifications may substitute for years of experience
  • Master's Degree in a related field preferred
  • Experience in a healthcare setting preferred
  • Plans to obtain project management certification is desired

Responsibilities

  • Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with management and stakeholders
  • Estimate resources needed for projects and communicate recommendations to senior management
  • Set and manage project expectations, delegating tasks to team members as required
  • Plan and schedule project timelines using appropriate tools, tracking milestones and deliverables
  • Analyze project results and troubleshoot issues, managing changes in project scope
  • Develop project success criteria and communicate them to stakeholders
  • Conduct post-project reviews and create recommendations for improvement

Benefits

  • PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay
  • Paid Time Off available from day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Works under minimal supervision to provide project management support to the Health System under the direction of Quality & Operational Excellence leadership. Seeking a healthcare project manager with process improvement experience. This position manages multiple projects to support Health System and operational plan initiatives in the Quality & Operational department.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • Paid Time Off, available day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
  • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!


EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required
  • Education
    Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Management Science, Engineering, Nursing, Social Sciences, or similar degree
  • Experience
    4 years of relevant experience or
    Advanced degree or certification(s) may be used in lieu of years of experience.

Preferred
  • Education
    Master's Degree in a related field
  • Experience
    Experience in a healthcare setting
  • Licenses and Certifications
    Eligibility for and plans to obtain project management certification desired.


JOB DUTIES
  • In collaboration with senior management owners and stakeholders from various departments, define project scope, goals and deliverables that support Health System performance improvement goals; develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents; communicate effectively project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
  • Work closely with project owners/stakeholders on an ongoing basis; estimate resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. Assess needs for additional staff and/or resources and communicate recommendations to senior management.
  • Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders; delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel; identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team in collaboration with senior management; identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
  • Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools; track project milestones and deliverables; develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations.
  • Help determine the frequency and develop the content of status reports from the project team, analyze results and troubleshoot problem areas; proactively manage changes in project scope; identify potential crises and devise contingency plans.
  • Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
  • Build, develop and grow any relationships vital to the success of the project. Communicate project objectives and goals.
  • Conduct post project reviews and create recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
  • Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
  • May supervise staff in performance of duties. May provide guidance to other project managers and specialists.
  • Monitor resources and scope adherence of major initiatives and escalate any variances to Health System Leadership. Work with Health System Leadership to develop solutions to issues.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

About University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas. With approximately 14,400 employees and an operating budget of nearly $2.8 billion, UT Southwestern is one of six medical schools in the UT System. UT Southwestern is one of the leading medical research institutions in the world, with a focus on biomedical research, clinical care, and education. The institution is home to six Nobel laureates, 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 19 members of the National Academy of Medicine. UT Southwestern is also affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in the United States.
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Size
24,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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