New York Presbyterian Hospital

Project Manager - Quality & Patient Safety

New York Presbyterian Hospital$97K — $145K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
  • 5-7 years in project management or healthcare operations necessary.
  • Experience in leading cross-functional projects essential.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
  • 1-2 years of healthcare industry experience in a clinical setting desired.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project management for complex healthcare initiatives.
  • Develop and manage project charters with objectives and timelines.
  • Create monitoring tools to evaluate and improve project outcomes.
  • Facilitate workgroup meetings to drive project accountability and risk management.
  • Develop executive-level presentations for senior leadership.
  • Provide strategic recommendations and updates to senior leaders.
  • Collaborate with leaders to advance Quality & Patient Safety priorities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits supporting work-life balance.
  • Emphasis on employee engagement and a culture of inclusion.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Dynamic work environment fostering respect and belonging.
Full Job Description
Location
New York, New York
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Description:

Project Manager - Quality & Patient Safety

In this impactful role, you will serve as a trusted partner to the Senior Director of Quality & Patient Safety Enterprise Strategy and Integration in coordinating all project activities from concept through implementation, ensuring successful execution, measurable outcomes, and organizational alignment.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Lead end-to-end project management for complex initiatives across Quality, Patient Safety, Infection Prevention & Control (IPC), Transplant, Regulatory Affairs, and other Quality & Patient Safety (QPS) functions.
  • Develop and manage project charters, clearly defining objectives, scope, timelines, deliverables, success metrics, and stakeholder responsibilities.
  • Create monitoring tools and performance measures to evaluate project outcomes, identify root causes of challenges, and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Facilitate project workgroup meetings, drive accountability for deliverables, manage action items, identify risks and opportunities, and coordinate resources to support project success.
  • Develop executive-level presentations for report outs, including relevant visual and written materials for senior leadership and the Board of Trustees.
  • Provide ongoing project updates and strategic recommendations to senior leaders, securing key decisions, guidance, and organizational support throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Collaborate across departments and with organizational leaders to advance Quality & Patient Safety priorities and enterprise goals.
  • Identify and implement process improvement opportunities, leveraging data analysis, best practices, and cross-functional partnerships with internal business partners to drive sustainable results.
  • Analyze workflows and operational processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance.
  • Develop and execute innovative solutions informed by data, performance metrics, and industry best practices.
  • Support additional strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned.


This is a full-time, day-shift position based at our Corporate office in Midtown Manhattan with possible travel to any of our NYP sites.

Preferred Criteria
  • Master's Degree
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean, Six Sigma, or related certification
  • 1-2 years of healthcare industry experience, preferably in a clinical setting


Required Criteria
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 5-7 years of project management, quality improvement, healthcare operations, or related experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and driving process improvement initiatives

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

Salary Range:

$97,000-$145,000/Annual

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

About New York Presbyterian Hospital

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is a nonprofit academic medical center located in New York City. The hospital is affiliated with two Ivy League medical schools, Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons and Weill Cornell Medical College. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital provides a wide range of medical services, including cancer care, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and pediatrics. The hospital was formed in 1998 with the merger of two hospitals, New York Hospital and Presbyterian Hospital. Today, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in the United States and is consistently ranked as one of the best hospitals in the country.
Learn more about New York Presbyterian Hospital
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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