Project Director - Value Initiatives

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Strategic Project Leader to guide cross‑functional initiatives within the Cost of Care Committee. You will plan, execute, monitor large programs, develop scopes and budgets, mitigate risks, and report progress to executive leadership, aligning MD Anderson goals with patient outcomes and organizational efficiency.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in a related field and 6 years in healthcare performance improvement or project management;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 6 years of healthcare performance improvement, consulting, research, or project management.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Public Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, cross-functional projects that advance strategic priorities.
• Independently drive project planning, execution, monitoring, and outcomes reporting.
• Develop scopes, resource plans, budgets, and work plans with stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks and maintain momentum across teams.
• Establish outcome metrics and report progress to leadership.
• Coordinate with MD Anderson to align goals and measure ROI and patient outcomes.

Skills

project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, Data Analytics, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

PM methodologies

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Leadership (60%)

• Lead large-scale and cross-functional projects that advance the Cost of Care Committee's strategic priorities.
• Independently drive project planning, execution, and monitoring, ensuring clear goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop project scopes, resource plans, budgets, and work plans in collaboration with institutional stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks, remove barriers, and maintain momentum across various teams.
• Establish outcome metrics and report progress to committee leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Build strong partnerships across MD Anderson to ensure alignment, transparency, and shared ownership.
• Measure and communicate the value of projects wholistically with an awareness of financial ROI, patient outcomes and organizational efficiency.

Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Engagement (20%)

• Communicate project vision, strategy, and outcomes to leaders, clinicians, and operational teams.
• Develop executive level presentations and materials that distill complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Serve as a representative of the Director of Value Initiatives and the Cost of Care Committee, ensuring consistent messaging and alignment.
• Secure stakeholder buy-in by articulating how initiatives support institutional goals and the value pillar of Our Strategy.

Committee & Program Management (20%)

• Support the Director of Value Initiatives in managing the strategic operations of the Cost of Care Committee.
• Contribute to the development and execution of annual strategic plans.
• Maintain project tracking systems, outcome dashboards, and communication structures that enable institutional change.
• Ensure committee activities are coordinated, well documented and aligned with broader organizational priorities.

Education

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, Data Analytics, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Public Administration, or related field

Work Experience

Required:

• 6 years of healthcare performance improvement, consulting, research, or project management

Preferred:

• Experience collaborating with clinicians and operational leaders to improve outcomes
• Proficiency with project management methodologies and tools
• Experience managing medium-to-large-scale projects in a healthcare setting
• Understanding of value-based care, alternative payment models, and healthcare industry trends
• Experience with healthcare data analytics and outcome measures

Licenses and Certifications

Preferred (upon hire):

• PMP - Project Management Professional OR
• CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management OR
• Professional in Project Management (PPM) OR
• CMP - Change Management Professional OR
• Related professional certification

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183596
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 106,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 133,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 159,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes