Improvement Leader-Senior

Indiana University Health System; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System is seeking a Senior Improvement Leader to shape strategic initiatives and enhance health outcomes. The role involves partnering with leaders for process improvement and mentoring team members.

Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of relevant experience, proficiency in LEAN methodologies, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. This position demands strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in a complex matrix organization.
• Experience in LEAN methodologies and process improvement.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders for strategic improvement initiatives.
• Deploy strategic programs for process improvement.
• Mentor less experienced team members.

Skills

LEAN experience

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Improvement Leader-Senior

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Transformation team in the role of Senior Improvement Leader.

Description

Partners with all levels of leaders and team members to share accountability for obtaining quantifiable results in alignment with the organization’s system and regional goals. Deploys strategic programs and facilitates breakthrough results for highly complex process improvement initiatives. Develops lean management system (based on Toyota Production and High Reliability Organization principles) capability with leaders and team members. Serves as a mentor and resource for less experienced team members.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Director, Operations Excellence

Direct Reports: None

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience is required.
• Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• 5-7 years relevant LEAN experience with complex matrix organization leading through influence is required.
• 2 - 3 years’ experience with complex matrix organizations is required.
• Project management experience required.
• Experience utilizing techniques (at least 4 of the following) such as: VSM/VSA, DMAIC, Scientific thinking, operating systems, Training w/in Industry (TWI), 3P, various problem-solving tools, system thinking, Just Culture, High Reliability Organization (HRO), SIPOC and FMEA is preferred.
• Requires basic proficiency in MS Office.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.