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The Business Initiatives Consultant II is a key member of the Transformation Management Office, responsible for leading and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives aligned to strategic priorities. This role manages all phases of the project lifecycle—from initiation through execution and close—across projects of varying size, scope, and complexity.
You will serve as a strategic partner to operational leaders and executive stakeholders, delivering high-quality project management and analysis across clinical and operational initiatives while modeling an enterprise-wide perspective.
Location: Remote (preference for Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin residents)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift
Why UnityPoint Health?:
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional and virtual teams to successfully execute complex projects
- Manage full project lifecycle, including scope, timelines, resources, and deliverables
- Partner with business leaders, including C-suite, to define and achieve strategic goals
- Drive integration and implementation of initiatives across a matrixed organization
- Develop and maintain project plans, documentation, and communication materials
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success
- Build and track performance metrics; provide regular updates on progress and outcomes
- Facilitate meetings and align stakeholders to drive decision-making and prioritization
- Collaborate across regions and teams to share best practices and support system goals
Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s or Associate degree required, plus 5+ years of experience in healthcare project management or process improvement
- Equivalent combination of education and directly related experience will be considered
- Degree in Project Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management and/or process redesign/improvement
- Experience managing projects within a healthcare or clinical setting preferred
- Proven ability to lead initiatives across multi-hospital or complex healthcare systems
Licensure & Certifications
- Valid driver’s license (if travel is required for the role)
- Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) or equivalent coursework preferred
- Lean and/or Six Sigma certification from a recognized organization strongly preferred