RN- Associate Program Manager - Monroe

Ochsner Health System; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System is seeking a senior project lead to drive strategic initiatives across departments. The role focuses on guiding projects from inception to close, while developing communications strategies for stakeholders and coaching organizational leaders in program management.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years in healthcare operations or related fields, with PM or change management experience; a Master’s degree or CAPM/Lean Six Sigma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, finance, public health, health care administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree in the aforementioned fields is preferred.
• 5 years in a relevant field such as healthcare operations, finance, industrial engineering, and/or organizational development, with at least 1 year in project management/change management/process improvement/healthcare experience; OR 3 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Actively lead project efforts through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing.
• Develop and enable an effective project communication strategy through active communications with project stakeholders and the program manager.
• Serve as instructor for strategic program management training programs.
• Conduct coaching/consulting engagements leveraging project management, change management, and process improvement core capabilities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Process improvement

Communication

Leadership

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, finance, public health, health care administration, or related field

Master’s degree in the aforementioned fields

Job description

Overview

This job leads strategic projects leveraging project management, change management, and process improvement core capabilities. The incumbent manages individual projects through the entire project lifecycle, ensures project progress and success, develops a communications strategy, and serves as an instructor and coach for organizational leaders through departmental training programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively lead project efforts through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing.
• Develop and enable an effective project communication strategy through active communications with project stakeholders and the program manager.
• Serve as instructor for strategic program management training programs.
• Conduct coaching/consulting engagements leveraging project management, change management, and process improvement core capabilities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, finance, public health, health care administration, or related field.
• Preferred Education: Master’s degree in the aforementioned fields.
• Work Experience Required: 5 years in a relevant field such as healthcare operations, finance, industrial engineering, and/or organizational development, with at least 1 year in project management / change management / process improvement / healthcare experience; OR 3 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree.
• Certifications Preferred: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or equivalent (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Black Belt or Master Change Agent).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent judgment, organization skills, group facilitation, decision‑making, and delegating skills.
• Self‑directed, able to work independently, set project priorities, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong sense of personal accountability for work.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Physical and Environmental Demands

This role is classified as Light Work. The incumbent may be required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, or a negligible amount constantly. The position involves walking or standing to a significant degree and may require pushing and/or pulling of small arm or leg controls. Exposure to hazardous chemicals or waste is possible but limited to handling, transport, storage, and disposal under standard safety protocols.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.