Project Specialist

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) plan

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a qualified professional for the Quality Management department in Nashville to support and drive project plans, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration. The role emphasizes delivering on-time milestones while maintaining fiscal discipline and strong external partnerships.

Based in Nashville, this full-time Day Shift position offers opportunities for professional growth within Ascension's mission-driven healthcare environment and a focus on continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Must have experience coordinating end-to-end projects and schedules.
• Ability to develop and monitor budgets and control expenditures.
• Serve as primary technical contact between project team and external partners.
• Analyze milestones and quality indicators to resolve issues and reach targets.

Responsibilities

• Supports end-to-end project plans, schedules and key deliverables to ensure successful completion.
• Develops accurate budget forecasts and actively tracks expenditures to maintain fiscal control.
• Acts as the primary technical point of contact connecting the project team with external partners.
• Analyzes milestones, trends and quality indicators to resolve issues and achieve performance targets.

Skills

Project planning

Budget forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Quality metrics

Education

High School diploma equivalency; Associate/Bachelor's or 4 years related experience

Job description

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
• Department: Quality Management
• Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
• Department: Quality Management
• Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Supports and aligns end-to-end project plans, schedules and key deliverables to ensure successful completion.
• Develops accurate budget forecasts and actively tracks expenditures to maintain fiscal control.
• Acts as the primary technical point of contact connecting the project team with external partners.
• Analyzes milestones, trends and quality indicators to resolve issues and achieve performance targets.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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