Sr Perf Improvement Lead

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Clinic is seeking a Sr. Performance Improvement Lead to drive system-wide improvement initiatives across our Georgia network.

You will partner with clinical leaders and frontline staff to scope projects, build plans, and implement interventions aimed at improving quality and safety outcomes. The role requires substantial experience in project management or process improvement, with a strong emphasis on Kaizen events and organizational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a closely related field.
• Four years of project management or process improvement experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or three years with a Master’s degree.
• Four years of clinical practice/experience with relevant project management or process improvement experience.
• Experience leading process improvement projects or Kaizen events is required.
• Exceptional organizational skills are required.
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Owns a portfolio of system-wide performance improvement projects.
• Supports Piedmont's quality and safety strategic priorities.
• Develops project plans and collaborates with leaders and frontline staff to implement interventions.
• Ensures timely execution and attainment of performance targets.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Kaizen events

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering, Nursing, Healthcare/Business Administration)

Master’s degree in Health Systems/Health Administration, Nursing, Business/Management, Public Health

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

CPHQ

Job description

Overview

When you join Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you’re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Performance Improvement Lead owns a portfolio of system wide performance improvement projects, supporting Piedmont's quality and safety strategic priorities, such as Leapfrog Hospital Safety grades, Clinical Governance Councils, "Zero Harm" efforts, or any other improvement priorities, as they arise. Confidently utilizes a combination of process improvement and project management skillsets to scope projects, develop project plans, and collaborates with clinical leaders, senior administrators, and frontline staff, from multiple disciplines, to implement improvement interventions. Responsible for timely execution and attaining performance targets. Must be goal-oriented and demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Nursing, Healthcare/Business Administration, or a closely related field Required
• Master’s degree in Health Systems/Health Administration, Nursing, Business/Management, Public Health or a related field Preferred

Work Experience

• 4 years of progressively responsible project management or process improvement experience with a Bachelors degree Required or
• 3 years progressively responsible and relevant project management or process improvement experience, with a Masters degree Required or
• 4 years of clinical practice/experience with relevant project management or process improvement experience Required
• Previous experience leading process improvement projects or Kaizen events Required
• Exceptional organizational skills Required
• Strong project management/interpersonal skills Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure , if candidate is an RN Required
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma or CPHQ Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Clinic