Job Description

UW Medicine’s Strategy Division has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Health System Operations Project Manager (HSOPM)

WORK SCHEDULE:

100% FTE    

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Hybrid

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Strategy Division leads strategy development, business development, service delivery planning and execution for UW Medicine, inclusive of Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center and in collaboration with integrated partners such as Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Valley Medical Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

This position is highly visible, requiring a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, knowledge of the programs and projects at UW Medicine, attention to detail, and ability to quickly build and maintain positive relationships with key leaders and managers across the health system and associated organizations.  A strong blend of project and program management, influence, leadership, relationship management and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides project management for full project lifecycle for large scale initiatives and enterprise critical strategic projects
• Create structure and approach to manage complex projects including programmatic oversight of multiple projects, various project managers and workstreams and sub-projects.
• Lead major projects and work with minimal supervision. Comfortable with interacting and making recommendations to executive and physician leaders
• Provide leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget and change requests
•  Monitors and manages key deliverables of initiatives and ensures they are consistent with department standards and approaches
• Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure overall program is aligned and directly supports the strategic objective.
• Mentors junior project managers on standard processes and approaches
• Presenting results and status to executive and physician leadership
• Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership
• Define success criteria and communicate to involved parties throughout the project life cycle

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in the areas of information systems, business administration, health care administration or related field
• At least 7 years of demonstrated success/results in Project Management  (e.g., having overseen and managed multiple projects)
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders, employees and teams to work toward deploying a different future state
• Strong executive presence including communication and presentation skills with a high degree of comfort to large and small audiences
• Proven experience motivating high-performing individuals; creating inclusive and collaborative team environment
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize, plan and organize work deliverables
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated require

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 public by 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. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community

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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.

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

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.