Health Systems Project Manager

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medicine is seeking a Health System Project Manager within the Enterprise Project & Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) in Seattle. The role supports senior leadership by managing high-visibility strategic and operational projects across multiple departments and lines of business.

The successful candidate will oversee a portfolio of complex initiatives, adapt PM approaches, and report milestones, risks, and issues to stakeholders and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, business administration, health care administration or related field.
• 5–7 years of demonstrated success/results in project management, including having overseen and managed multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt project management approach across different project types (operational, strategic, financial/regulatory, School of Medicine).
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders, employees, and teams to work toward deploying a different future state.
• Strong executive presence, including communication and presentation skills with a high degree of comfort presenting to large and small audiences.
• Proven experience motivating high-performing individuals; creates an inclusive and collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently; demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions, and identifying priorities.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize work deliverables; strong written and verbal communication in all settings.
• Builds mutual trust and encourages respect and cooperation among team members.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, with experience presenting to stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, matrixed, multi-entity health system environment and collaborate across multiple areas to achieve a common business objective.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management for the development and implementation of key initiatives and enterprise-critical projects across strategic, operational, financial, or School of Medicine portfolios.
• Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives that span one or multiple lines of business or service lines; interact with leaders and stakeholders to drive completion.
• Interact closely with leaders and work directly with stakeholders across the system to drive successful completion of tactical and strategic initiatives.
• Adapt project management approach to the specific project type assigned.
• Monitor and manage key deliverables of initiatives to ensure consistency with EPMO standards and approaches.
• Build and utilize common EPMO project management tools and standard approaches while managing multiple stakeholder groups.
• Report on project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, communicating clearly to project stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Prioritization & planning

Matrixed environment experience

Independent work

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, business administration, health care administration or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

UW Medicine’s Enterprise Project & Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) has an outstanding opportunity for a Health System Project Manager

WORK SCHEDULE

100% FTE

Days

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

The Health System Project Manager (HSPM) serves as a critical resource supporting, managing, and driving high-visibility strategic and operational projects and initiatives across UW Medicine’s Enterprise Project & Portfolio Management Office (EPMO). This position supports senior leadership in executing business and operational initiatives that may span multiple departments, entities, or lines of business.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide project management for the development and implementation of key initiatives and enterprise-critical projects across strategic, operational, financial, or School of Medicine portfolios
• Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives that span one or multiple lines of business or service lines. - Interact closely with leaders and work directly with stakeholders across the system to drive successful completion of tactical and strategic initiatives
• Interact closely with leaders and work directly with stakeholders across the system to drive successful completion of tactical and strategic initiatives
• Adapt project management approach to the specific project type assigned
• Monitor and manage key deliverables of initiatives to ensure consistency with EPMO standards and approaches
• Build and utilize common EPMO project management tools and standard approaches while managing multiple stakeholder groups
• Report on project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, communicating clearly to project stakeholders and leadership

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in the areas of information systems, business administration, health care administration or related field
• 5–7 years of demonstrated success/results in project management, including having overseen and managed multiple projects
• Demonstrated ability to adapt project management approach across different project types (operational, strategic, financial/regulatory, School of Medicine), applying the right approach under the direction of a Senior PM or the Senior Director
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders, employees, and teams to work toward deploying a different future state
• Strong executive presence, including communication and presentation skills with a high degree of comfort presenting to large and small audiences
• Proven experience motivating high-performing individuals; creates an inclusive and collaborative team environment
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently; demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions, and identifying priorities
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize work deliverables; strong written and verbal communication in all settings
• Builds mutual trust and encourages respect and cooperation among team members
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, with experience presenting to stakeholders
• Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, matrixed, multi-entity health system environment and collaborate across multiple areas to achieve a common business objective. -
• Comfort working within a matrixed team structure, including being directed by a Senior PM on complex, multi-PM initiatives without a change in reporting line
• Requires minimal supervision; models effective leadership skills; communicates effectively with project team members and stakeholders
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$116,592.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$158,400.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.