SENIOR HEALTH SYSTEMS PROJECT MANAGER

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medicine seeks a Senior Health System Project Manager to lead large, enterprise-critical initiatives in a matrixed environment, directing multiple workstreams and coordinating with other project managers to ensure project outcomes on time and within budget.

You will engage senior and executive leaders, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and mentor team members using standard PM practices and tools across the portfolio to align with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, business administration, health care administration or related field.
• 9+ years of demonstrated success/results in project management.
• 4+ years interacting with senior/executive leadership (Director level and above).
• Experience across strategic planning, operations, financial/regulatory programs, School of Medicine or academic medicine, or enterprise partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management for full life cycle of large-scale, enterprise-critical initiatives.
• Create structure and approach for managing complex, multi-workstream projects.
• Lead major projects with minimal supervision; make recommendations to executive and physician leaders.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and change requests.
• Guide and direct the work of other project managers on shared initiatives across workstreams.
• Manage multiple related projects within a program for alignment with strategic objectives.
• Mentor project managers and junior team members on standard processes and tools.

Skills

Project management

Executive engagement

Matrixed leadership

Influence leaders

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, business administration, health care administration or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Medical Centers Only - 4 Days Remote per Week

Seattle, WA

Full time

REQ-0000137714

Job Description

UW Medicine’s Enterprise Project & Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Health System Project Manager

WORK SCHEDULE

100% FTE

Days

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

On large, multi-Project Management initiatives, the Senior Health Systems Project Manager operates in a matrixed leadership capacity: directing the work, sequencing, and integration of other project managers assigned to the same initiative and holding accountability for the overall project’s performance and outcomes.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide project management for the full life cycle of large-scale, enterprise-critical initiatives, which may include strategic, operational, financial, School of Medicine, or partnership portfolios

• Create structure and approach to managing complex, multi-workstream projects, including sub-projects and dependent initiatives

• Lead major projects with minimal supervision; make recommendations directly to executive and physician leaders

• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and change requests

• Guide and direct the work of other project managers assigned to the same complex initiative, coordinating scope, sequencing, and integration across workstreams

• Manage multiple related projects within a program to ensure overall alignment with strategic and operational objectives

• Serve as a mentor to project managers and junior members of the EPMO team on standard processes, tools, and approaches

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in the areas of information systems, business administration, health care administration or related field

• 9+ years of demonstrated success/results in project management, including having overseen and managed multiple projects

• 4+ years in a role requiring regular interaction with senior and executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above)

• Demonstrated experience managing initiatives across at least two of the following domains: strategic planning, operations, financial/regulatory programs, School of Medicine or academic medicine, and enterprise partnerships/affiliations

• Demonstrated fluency in both traditional (waterfall) and at some exposure to agile project management methodologies, with the ability to select and apply the right approach based on project needs

• Demonstrated ability to guide and coordinate the work of other project managers on shared, complex initiatives without formal supervisory authority

• Proven ability to influence leaders, employees, and teams toward deploying a different future state, including in matrixed or dual-reporting stakeholder environments

• Strong executive presence including communication and presentation skills, with a high degree of comfort presenting to large and small audiences, including senior/physician leadership

• Proven experience motivating high-performing individuals and creating an inclusive, collaborative team environment

• Proven experience motivating high-performing individuals and creating an inclusive, collaborative team environment

• Proficiency with PPM tools such as Smartsheet, along with Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

• Experience presenting to stakeholders and/or leadership

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$120,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$183,600.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.