Lean Healthcare Improvement Lead

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health seeks a strategic leader to drive quality and performance improvement across our system. In this high‑visibility role, you will apply Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, lead cross‑functional teams, and guide MOVERS/ValU initiatives to enhance patient experiences and operational efficiency.

You will partner with clinical and operations colleagues to assess problems, analyze data, build improvement efforts, and deliver projects on time while promoting change and innovation within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree in business, nursing, or healthcare administration preferred.
• One to two years of hospital management or hospital consulting experience.
• Proven track record in operations, process improvement, and project management.
• Understanding of Lean/Six Sigma methodology.
• Knowledge of health care delivery elements.
• Expertise in data analysis.
• Ability to influence change and drive innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality and performance improvement initiatives across UCLA Health.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to drive improvements.
• Assess problems, compile/analyze data, and facilitate improvement efforts.
• Apply Lean and related methodologies to sustain change.
• Independently facilitate projects and meet deadlines as needed.

Skills

Lean/Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

UCLA Health seeks a strategic leader to drive quality and performance improvement across our system. In this high‑visibility role, you will apply Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, lead cross‑functional teams, and guide MOVERS/ValU initiatives to enhance patient experiences and operational efficiency.

You will partner with clinical and operations colleagues to assess problems, analyze data, build improvement efforts, and deliver projects on time while promoting change and innovation within a