Project Manager III - Value Based Operations

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Project Manager III to guide value-based strategy initiatives and population health programs. You will coordinate with physicians, pharmacy, nursing, and other caregivers to implement technology solutions, optimize clinical workflows, and improve patient outcomes.

Hybrid role with remote work 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and on-site 1–2 days weekly at CCAC or Independence FHC locations. Strong PM, stakeholder management, and healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field with 3 years of project experience
• OR an Associate’s degree with 5 years of experience
• OR a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience
• Strong relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead moderately complex projects end-to-end
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including clinicians and operations
• Develop action plans, track milestones and manage stakeholders
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and monitor variances
• Enhance workflows and implement technology solutions to improve outcomes
• Facilitate meetings and drive project completion on time

Skills

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Associate’s degree with five years experience

Master’s degree with two years experience

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As Project Manager III, you will lead and manage complex projects focused on value-based strategy initiatives and population health programs. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally with physicians, pharmacy, nursing, social work, and other caregivers, with a primary focus on Medicare Advantage and ACO populations. You will support initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes and help patients remain healthy and at home longer, including implementing technology solutions, improving clinical workflows such as discharge planning and scheduling, developing QRGs and patient documentation, and coordinating delegated materials. As part of these efforts, you will facilitate meetings, track milestones, coordinate stakeholders, identify barriers, and keep projects moving forward to ensure successful implementation and alignment with organizational objectives.

A caregiver in this role works remotely from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with an anticipated on-site requirement of 1–2 days per week at either the CCAC or Independence FHC location.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Manage all aspects of moderately complex projects.
• Lead/manage medium to large projects, leveraging basic project management tools to deliver results.
• Accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities.
• Achieve operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews.
• Prepare and complete action plans.
• Implement production, productivity, quality and customer‑service standards.
• Resolve problems.
• Complete audits and identify trends.
• Determine system improvements and implement changes.
• Meet financial objectives by participating in developing forecasting requirements.
• Participate in preparing an annual budget and scheduling expenditures.
• Analyze variances and initiate corrective actions.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
• Explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field and three years of project experience in an assigned area (i.e., progressively responsible experience supporting a clinical system and/or data and financial analysis)
• OR Associate’s degree and five years of experience
• OR Master’s degree and two years of experience
• Effective relationship building skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Health system or healthcare experience
• Strong project management skills (charters, documentation, coordination)
• Experience with project documentation and project charters
• Understanding of market network services and insurance contracts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience with Epic
• High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
• May require periods of sitting, standing and the ability to walk to various locations throughout the health system to attend meetings.
• Must have normal or corrected vision and be able to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person.
• Must have own transportation to travel to multiple sites.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $63,250.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $96,467.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).