Strategic Initiatives Manager

Universal Health Services; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Strategic Initiatives Manager, focusing on Health Plans and Value-Based Care. In this role, you'll lead key strategic projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and drive initiatives that enhance healthcare delivery. Your expertise will be vital in navigating the complexities of the healthcare landscape, ensuring projects align with organizational goals. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to improving patient outcomes, this position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness Program

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project management within the healthcare sector.
• Strong understanding of health plan operations and value-based care models.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic initiatives related to Health Plans and Value-Based Care.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success.
• Analyze healthcare data to recommend improvements.

Skills

Project Management

Healthcare Industry Knowledge

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration

Master's Degree or MBA

Job description

Responsibilities

Prominence Health is a value-based care organization bridging the gap between affiliated health systems and independent providers, building trust and collaboration between the two. Prominence Health creates value for populations and providers to strengthen integrated partnership, advance market opportunities, and improve outcomes for our patients and members. Founded in 1993, Prominence Health started as a health maintenance organization (HMO) and was acquired by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) in 2014. Prominence Health serves members, physicians, and health systems across Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Accountable Care Organizations, and commercial payer partnerships. Prominence Health is committed to transforming healthcare delivery by improving health outcomes while controlling costs and enhancing the patient experience.

Learn more at: https://prominence-health.com/

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Strategic Initiatives Manager to join our team, focusing on Health Plan and Value-Based Care initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and driving key strategic projects, supporting business development initiatives, and ensuring the successful execution of our organization's objectives within the health plan and value-based care landscape. You will play a crucial role in coordinating cross-functional teams, facilitating communication, and ensuring the successful completion of projects on time and within budget. This position requires regular travel to meet with stakeholders and attend industry events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage key strategic initiatives and projects related to Health Plans and Value-Based Care that align with the organization's long-term goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance, operations, and clinical staff, to identify and prioritize strategic initiatives within the health plan and value-based care domains.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring the successful execution of initiatives and projects.
• Monitor progress and performance against project goals, proactively identifying and addressing any issues or risks that may arise.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in on project objectives and deliverables.
• Analyze project outcomes, healthcare data, and industry trends to provide recommendations for continuous improvement and future initiatives.
• Support business development initiatives by identifying opportunities for growth within the health plan and value-based care markets, conducting market research, and analyzing competitive landscapes.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including health plans, provider organizations, and regulatory agencies, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
• Develop and deliver presentations and reports to senior leadership, providing updates on the progress and outcomes of strategic initiatives related to Health Plans and Value-Based Care.
• Travel to meet with stakeholders, attend industry conferences and events, and participate in training sessions as needed.

Benefit Highlights:

• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! * More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in project management, strategy, or a related field within the healthcare industry, with a focus on Health Plans and Value-Based Care.
• Strong understanding of healthcare industry trends, health plan operations, and value-based care models.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organized individual with strong skills in content summarization and presentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to analyze healthcare data.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time, depending on project requirements and company needs.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS

and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.