Project Manager

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Project Manager to independently lead small to medium-sized service line projects within our health system. You will plan, coordinate, and deliver initiatives that align with goals in quality, access, efficiency and patient care, applying structured project management to manage risk and ensure measurable outcomes.

You will collaborate with sponsors and cross-functional teams to drive progress, monitor budgets and schedules, and deliver clear reports and dashboards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in healthcare operations, process improvement or project management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, timelines, and communication frameworks with sponsors and stakeholders.
• Manage execution of project activities, monitor deliverables, and adjust schedules to maintain progress.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams and foster accountability to achieve objectives.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure proactive escalation when needed.
• Track budgets, resource allocations, and forecasts within defined project parameters.
• Apply structured quality management processes to ensure adherence to HFH standards.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations summarizing progress, performance, and key results.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to document lessons learned and support benefit realization tracking.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lean

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Project Manager

About The Department

Join our dynamic team at One Ford Place, the corporate headquarters of Henry Ford Health, located in the vibrant Detroit New Center. Our Corporate roles blend the energy of downtown with the convenience of a short commute for those in Midtown, New Center, or the northern suburbs. Steps away from Amtrak, the QLINE, and the Fisher Buildings¿ shops and cafes, this location offers a unique blend of professional growth and local charm. Our team is dedicated to driving operational excellence and performance improvement across the health system, ensuring we deliver on our mission of exceptional care.

Role Overview

As a Project Manager, you will independently lead small to medium-sized service line projects or distinct phases of larger initiatives within Henry Ford Health. Your role is crucial in planning, coordinating, and delivering projects that align with our system goals in quality, access, efficiency, and patient care. You will apply structured project management principles to ensure quality, manage risks, and achieve measurable outcomes, supporting the overall success of our healthcare operations.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Develop project plans, timelines, and communication frameworks in collaboration with sponsors and stakeholders.
• Manage execution of project activities, monitor deliverables, and adjust schedules to maintain progress.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams and foster accountability to achieve objectives.
• Identifies risk, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure proactive escalation when needed.
• Track budgets, resource allocations, and forecasts within defined project parameters.
• Apply structured quality management processes to ensure adherence to HFH standards.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations summarizing progress, performance, and key results.
• Conducts post-project evaluations to document lessons learned and support benefit realization tracking.

Required Qualifications

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3 -5 years of experience in healthcare operations, process improvement or project management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical knowledge
• Proficiency in Lean methodology and project management tools.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment of collaboration, career growth, and mission-driven work. You will have opportunities to learn, innovate, and make a meaningful impact in healthcare while being part of a supportive team that values your contributions.