Senior Project Specialist

Corewell Health$75K — $95K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required.
  • 5 years of relevant experience in project management or related fields.
  • Previous leadership/management experience is essential.
  • Demonstrated competency in overseeing complex projects.
  • Strong analytical skills necessary for process improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage medium to large-sized projects with cross-functional teams.
  • Drive progress through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders and provide consultancy to executive leadership.
  • Participate in and lead committees/task forces as necessary.
  • Act as a change agent to enhance project management practices.
  • Direct analysis and propose solutions for significant project issues.
  • Guide and mentor less experienced project specialists.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with executive leadership.
  • Mentorship opportunities for career development.
  • Engagement in transformative projects impacting the organization.
  • Participation in committees/task forces allows for professional networking.
  • Focus on continuous improvement in project outcomes.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for the assessment, analysis, planning, implementation and evaluation of major programs and / or projects. Acts as a change agent to create and support a positive change process.

Essential Functions

  • Oversees medium to large sized, multi-faceted projects varying in complexity and involving cross functional experts. These projects could be system-wide.
  • Drives progress of the project including overseeing the assessment, analysis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Manages work plan, scope and aids in assessment of resource requirements in order to achieve desired outcomes and directs re-engineering efforts. Ensure that the project is achieving the expected business outcomes. Analyzes and documents, processes, procedures and outcomes to seek continuous improvement.
  • Communicates, collaborates, networks with and acts as a consultant to key stakeholders/business partners / executive level leadership in order to ensure continuity and coordination of services and appropriate utilization of resources. Acts as a mentor to others.
  • Participates on committees/task forces as member, consultant and/or chair. Develops and leads teams which are larger in scope.
  • Acts as a change agent to advance the knowledge and use of project management
  • Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solution of significant issues and develops recommendation for leadership consideration. Competent to work all phases of the project with executive level leadership. Provides guidance, direction and training to less experienced Project Specialists.


Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent


  • 5 years of relevant experience related experience
  • Previous leadership/management/project management experience


Primary Location
SITE - Priority Health - 1239 E Beltline Ave NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name
Consumer Markets Product Leadership - PH Managed Benefits

Employment Type
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours
40

Hours of Work
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Days Worked
Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency
N/A

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