Healthcare Process Improvement Project Lead (Travel)

Froedtert ThedaCare; Appleton, Oshkosh, Neenah (WI, WI, WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert ThedaCare in Wisconsin seeks a Process Improvement Project Manager to lead initiatives across healthcare projects, integrating, streamlining, and optimizing business processes—ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. This system-wide role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include developing charters, workflows, timelines; identifying inefficiencies; implementing Lean Six Sigma strategies; facilitating workshops; tracking milestones and reporting metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, or engineering-related field.
• PMP certification preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of proven project management success.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled in Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, and meeting facilitation.
• Must be able to move freely, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Category 1: Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Office-based with occasional exposure to clinical settings, sharp instruments, chemicals, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop project charters, workflows, executive summaries, timelines, and resource allocation plans.
• Identify inefficiencies and redesign processes to improve performance.
• Implement strategies such as process reengineering, automation, and standardization.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams and workshops to drive progress.
• Provide leadership and coaching to ensure project alignment and outcomes.
• Track milestones, manage risks, and ensure timely completion.
• Establish and report on success metrics to stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and execution.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, or engineering-related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

DMAIC

Job description

Froedtert ThedaCare in Wisconsin seeks a Process Improvement Project Manager to lead initiatives across healthcare projects, integrating, streamlining, and optimizing business processes—ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. This system-wide role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include developing charters, workflows, timelines; identifying inefficiencies; implementing Lean Six Sigma strategies; facilitating workshops; tracking milestones and reporting metrics.