University of Miami

UHealth Operations Transformation Strategist 2

University of Miami$80K — $95K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of project management experience, ideally in a healthcare or academic medical center.
  • Experience managing projects in clinical operations.
  • Familiarity with AI and automation implementation.
  • Project Management certifications preferred (PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Project Management Certificate).
  • Proficiency in project management tools like Smartsheet and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Define project scope alongside leadership for various initiatives.
  • Establish and document detailed project plans and timelines.
  • Monitor project progress and adjust as necessary for successful completion.
  • Lead project management for complex, cross-functional initiatives.
  • Prepare executive-level deliverables including reports and presentations.
  • Identify operational inefficiencies and drive structured improvement efforts.
  • Support financial planning processes by providing project-level analysis.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
  • Tuition remission for eligible employees and their dependents.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification support.
  • Flexible work environment promoting work-life balance.
Full Job Description
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CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Independently conducts operational assessments to identify root causes, operational challenges, and improvement opportunities.

2. Leads current-state and future-state workflow assessments using process mapping, stakeholder interviews, direct observation, and data analysis.

3. Develops comprehensive improvement plans, implementation roadmaps, and measurable success metrics.

4. Facilitates cross-functional working sessions to evaluate findings, build consensus, and advance operational initiatives.

5. Analyzes operational, financial, quality, service, and productivity data to support improvement recommendations.

6. Develops process redesign recommendations addressing people, process, technology, and organizational factors.

7. Leads implementation activities and monitors progress toward targeted outcomes.

8. Establishes performance baselines, develops KPIs, and evaluates operational results.

9. Identifies operational risks, barriers, dependencies, and mitigation strategies. 10. Leads stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and change management efforts.

11. Develops executive summaries, recommendations, business cases, and presentations.

12. Conducts benchmarking and best-practice research to support future-state design.

13. Monitors post-implementation performance and recommends corrective actions when needed.

14. Influences cross-functional stakeholders to establish accountability and achieve project objectives.

15. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field required

Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Experience:
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required

- Lean Six Sigma and/or Training or experience in Lean Process Improvement strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

About University of Miami

The University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida. The university offers 132 undergraduate, 148 master's, and 67 doctoral degree programs, of which 63 are research/scholarship and four professional areas of study. The university's research expenditures in the 2018–2019 fiscal year were $358.9 million, the highest of any university in Florida and 45th in the nation. The university comprises 11 schools and colleges, including the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in Miami's Health District, a law school on the main campus, and the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science focused on the study of oceanography and atmospheric sciences on Virginia Key, with research facilities at the Richmond Facility in southern Miami-Dade County.
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