Project Manager IV, Operational Excellence, Mergers & Acquisitions

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Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview:

This position plans, organizes, monitors, and oversees highly complex projects and project portfolios in support of operational excellence and system integration. This role will be responsible for projects specific to small to mid-scale mergers and acquisitions (M&A) initiatives across Sutter Health from conception to completion. Responsible for project work plan development, the establishment of project communication and risk management plans, workflow process redesign, metric development and return on investment analysis. Provides leadership to cross-functional teams, including overseeing the work of other project manager(s) and project coordinator(s) and providing coaching and mentorship. Perform independently under broad policy guidelines and exercises expert authority over assigned projects. Identifies and escalate issues to project sponsors/owners. Use project management tools and standards as outlined by Sutter Health and the project management institute to ensure projects stay on track to complete deliverables and project integration with other initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of healthcare mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, and integration methodologies across acute, ambulatory, physician, and post-acute settings. Experience developing and executing integration plans, including Day 1 readiness, operational stabilization, and long-term integration activities. In addition to knowledge of integration governance, workstream management, dependency tracking, risk identification, and executive reporting.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

• Master's: Public Health (MPH), Hospital Administration (MHA) or Business Administration (MBA)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously and meet tight, often conflicting deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of health care delivery and quality improvement.
• Requires the ability to manage large and diverse teams to deliver results within specified timeframes.
• Ability to gain cooperation and support through effective use of influence and persuasion.
• Conceptual, analytical and negotiation skills are necessary, along with skills in solving complex problems and developing actionable recommendations.
• Skills and experience in solving complex problems and developing actionable recommendations.
• Must be able to maintain an organized approach, clarity of purpose, and goal orientation in a rapidly changing environment involving multiple stakeholders of various levels from throughout the organization.
• Must be detail oriented, self directed, and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision/intervention.
• Must demonstrate a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
• Must demonstrate ability to cultivate a network within Sutter Health to gain support from senior leaders towards achieving organizational goals.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, project management, and presentation applications.
• Exceptional verbal/ written communications and presentation skills to achieve desired outcomes.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $129,188.80 to $193,793.60 / annual salary. Bay Area Pay Range is $148,574.00 to $222,872.00 / annual salary.

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.