Project Manager IV, Operational Excellence

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health System Office-Valley is seeking an experienced Project Manager to plan, organize, and oversee complex projects and portfolios across integration and M&A initiatives. You will establish work plans, risk management, and ROI analysis while guiding cross-functional teams and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of project management experience, a relevant Master's degree, and strong communication and negotiation skills to drive results across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8 years of recent relevant project management experience.
• Master's degree in Public Health, Hospital Administration, or MBA.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, monitor, and oversee highly complex projects and project portfolios across M&A initiatives.
• Develop work plans, risk management plans, and ROI analysis.
• Coach and mentor project staff and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Healthcare delivery

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Microsoft Office

Presentations

Education

MPH

MHA

MBA

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Project management tools

Presentation software

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview

This position plans, organizes, monitors, and oversees highly complex projects and project portfolios in support of integration and/or mergers and acquisitions (M&A) initiatives across Sutter Health from conception to completion. Responsible for project work plan development, the establishment of project communication and risk management plans, workflow process redesign, metric development and return on investment analysis. Provides leadership to cross-functional teams, including overseeing the work of other project manager(s) and project coordinator(s) and providing coaching and mentorship. Performs independently under broad policy guidelines and exercises expert authority over assigned projects. Identifies and escalates issues to project sponsors/owners. Uses project management tools and standards as outlined by Sutter Health and the project management institute to ensure projects stay on track to complete deliverables and project integration with other initiatives.

Education

Master's: Public Health (MPH), Hospital Administration (MHA) or Business Administration (MBA)

Typical Experience

8 years recent relevant experience.

Skills And Knowledge

• Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously and meet tight, often conflicting deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of health care delivery and quality improvement.
• Requires the ability to manage large and diverse teams to deliver results within specified timeframes.
• Ability to gain cooperation and support through effective use of influence and persuasion.
• Conceptual, analytical and negotiation skills are necessary, along with skills in solving complex problems and developing actionable recommendations.
• Skills and experience in solving complex problems and developing actionable recommendations.
• Must be able to maintain an organized approach, clarity of purpose, and goal orientation in a rapidly changing environment involving multiple stakeholders of various levels from throughout the organization.
• Must be detail oriented, self directed, and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision/intervention.
• Must demonstrate a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
• Must demonstrate ability to cultivate a network within Sutter Health to gain support from senior leaders towards achieving organizational goals.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, project management, and presentation applications.
• Exceptional verbal/ written communications and presentation skills to achieve desired outcomes.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $129,188.80 to $193,793.60 / annual salary. Bay Area Pay Range is $148,574.00 to $222,872.00 / annual salary.

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.