University of Rochester

Sr Project Mgr, Value Analysis

University of Rochester$64K — $96K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience required.
  • Experience in performance/process improvement and project management in healthcare is essential.
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on healthcare data utilization are necessary.
  • Prior experience with product evaluations and leading value analysis committees is preferred.
  • Experience in vendor management is a valuable asset.

Responsibilities

  • Leads product review, evaluation, selection, and implementation processes.
  • Communicates project expectations, success criteria, and motivates team members throughout the project life cycle.
  • Facilitates system acceptance for clinical standardization projects across the supply chain.
  • Manages ongoing project plans and department cost-saving initiatives, resolving issues as they arise.
  • Represents supply chain interests in hospital/system committees or sub-committees.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Professional development and continued education opportunities.
  • Flexible work hours to support work-life balance.
  • Employee wellness programs and support resources.
Full Job Description
Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Department:
500004 Value Analysis

Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:
UR URG 111

Compensation Range:
$64,200.00 - $96,200.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Project Manager, Value Analysis (VA) leads the evaluation, standardization, and optimization of clinical products and services across the health system. This role collaborates closely with supply chain, physicians, nursing, and procedural areas to drive evidence-based decision-making that enhances patient care, promotes clinical excellence, and supports operational efficiency.

This position requires a strong combination of analytical capability, product knowledge, and problem-solving skills, along with practical understanding of hospital operations including perioperative services, procedural areas, and clinical supply workflows. The role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of value analysis initiatives-from intake and evaluation through implementation and outcomes tracking.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Manages product review, evaluation, selection, and implementation. Prepares analysis and information for product review meetings. Creates and maintains project plans, including timelines and milestones, change management strategies and communication plans. Negotiates sufficient resources from supply chain data analytics, purchasing, IP, revenue integrity, HIM, and reimbursement teams. Continually re-assesses the appropriate project management approach and skill set/resource mix across the enterprise system for internal and external partners to ensure all project tasks are successfully completed.
  • Sets and communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders. Defines project success criteria and communicates to team throughout project life cycle. Coaches, mentors, motivates and leads project team members. Influences project team to take positive action and accountability for assigned work. Establishes and maintains relationships with affiliates and key partner groups to understand business needs, ensure alignment on objectives and obtain ongoing buy-in across all project activities.
  • Leads and drives system acceptance for clinical standardization of supply chain strategic projects. Works with key stakeholders, advisory groups and subject matter experts throughout the enterprise system to meet project deliverables and timeline.
  • Manages ongoing project plans, department cost saving initiatives, resource and vendor compliance. Facilitates meetings and drives project issues through to resolution. Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements, documentation and presentations.
  • Participates as a member, chair, co-chair or ad hoc member of hospital/system committees or sub-committees as a representative of Supply Chain.
  • Other duties as assigned.


MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience required
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience in performance/process improvement, project management and use of healthcare data required
  • Prior experience leading or participating in product evaluation and/or value analysis committees preferred
  • Experience in vendor management preferred


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Knowledge of healthcare contracting and GPOs
  • Ability to implement product conversions successfully and increase product standardization

    Product & Industry Knowledge

    Clinical and operational improvement processes required

    Builds strong relationships with clinical leadership. Obtain cooperation, facilitate agreement and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions required

    Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing required
    Achieves measurable cost savings and cost avoidance


LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
  • Project Management certification within 3 years of hire preferred

About University of Rochester

The University of Rochester is a private research university located in Rochester, New York. It was founded in 1850 and has since grown to become one of the top universities in the United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in a wide range of fields, including business, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. The university is known for its strong research programs, particularly in the fields of optics, photonics, and imaging. The university has a diverse student body and is committed to providing a high-quality education to all of its students.
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