Project Manager - Performance Excellence, Children's

1. Manage multiple projects throughout their life cycle.
2. Round and conduct observations as needed for continuous improvement initiatives.
3. Lead and/or participate in core meetings.
4. Coordinate and conduct data analyses from Vizient, Press Ganey, Tableau, EMR, and other data sources.
5. Provides technical support to performance improvement teams on the use of lean tools, coaching, and data analysis.
6. Serve as a resource for education and training regarding internal process improvement and family/patient experience.
7. Develops project approaches and prepares detailed work plans for completion of projects utilizing project charters.
8. Utilizes lean or other methodologies to analyze organizational systems and processes, to make recommendations for operational improvements, and to coordinate the implementation of changes.
9. Coordinates and supervises the work of process improvement teams.
10. Prepares and gives presentations to various levels of staff, management, senior leadership, etc at the organization.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties through the work shift.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's degree in business, Industrial Engineering, or healthcare-related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's degree in business, Industrial Engineering, or healthcare-related field.

2. Certified in a Project Management Program such as Lean/Six Sigma. CPHQ Certification., 1. Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.

3. Ability to work well under high stress conditions.

4. Ability to work independently or cooperatively as a team member.

5. Ability to adapt to various workloads and assignments.

6. Ability to work with multi-disciplinary groups.

7. Must have reading and comprehension ability.

8. Must be able to type.

9. Possess good oral and written communication skills.

10. Ability to prioritize tasks.

11. Ability to work in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment.

12. Must be flexible.

13. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.