Healthcare Performance Improvement Architect

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Clinic seeks a Sr. Performance Improvement Lead to manage system-wide improvement projects across Georgia.

You will collaborate with clinical leaders, senior administrators, and frontline staff to scope projects, develop plans, and implement interventions that meet performance goals. Ideal candidates have strong project management and process improvement experience, with Lean/Six Sigma or CPHQ credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required in a related field.
• Master’s degree in Health Systems/Health Administration or related field preferred.
• RN licensure may be required if candidate is an RN.
• Lean, Six Sigma or CPHQ certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Owns a portfolio of system‑wide performance improvement projects.
• Collaborates with clinical leaders and frontline staff to implement interventions.
• Ensures timely execution and attainment of performance targets.
• Leads Kaizen events and related process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Process improvement

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Nursing, Healthcare/Business Administration, or a closely related field

Master’s degree in Health Systems/Health Administration, Nursing, Business/Management, Public Health or a related field

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

CPHQ

Job description

Piedmont Clinic seeks a Sr. Performance Improvement Lead to manage system-wide improvement projects across Georgia.

You will collaborate with clinical leaders, senior administrators, and frontline staff to scope projects, develop plans, and implement interventions that meet performance goals. Ideal candidates have strong project management and process improvement experience, with Lean/Six Sigma or CPHQ credentials preferred.