Henry Ford is growing and we are looking for a standout Senior Management Engineer -someone who's demonstrates confidence, excels at problem solving while utilizing strong communication skills, and is exceptional at leading groups through complex change. This role is perfect for an experienced change and/or project manager who is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the work done.
You'll lead high‑impact improvement initiatives across healthcare Revenue Cycle operations, using design thinking, agile, Lean, human factors, and analytics to drive meaningful results. Strong project management is essential-you'll be coordinating timelines, aligning stakeholders, handling artifacts, managing risks, and keeping large initiatives moving forward with clarity and momentum.
You'll partner directly with leaders to streamline processes, reduce variation, cut waste, and improve outcomes. You'll also help build a culture of continuous improvement by coaching teams and spreading innovative practices across the organization.
If you thrive in a consultative role, communicate with confidence, and enjoy both leading and doing, this is a chance to make a real impact in healthcare transformation."
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Scoping Problems:
Develops a project scope document and project plan including the gathering of information, estimates of resources required, estimated timeline for completion, background, project objectives, description of proposed approach, deliverables, and a client communication plan.
Identifies core processes for end-to-end focus and applies the use of the HFHS Model for Improvement, incorporating the use of PI tools (Lean, Six Sigma, TOC, etc.) when appropriate.
Conducts effective and thorough research, data gathering, and develops analysis plan in collaboration with the analytics team
Solving Problems:
Leads improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma and other problem-solving methods
Learning to employ a combination of problem-solving approaches (analytical, research, creative, facilitative), frameworks, and methodologies to target problems.
Organizes, validates and analyzes data to generate appropriate analytics for problem solving approaches
Getting Results:
Leads multiple projects through entire life cycle including large dept projects; works with manager/leaders to manages customer expectations and socializes ideas to gain buy-in (socialization)
With minimal assistance on assigned projects, drives implementation of critical business metrics & ongoing end-to-end process reviews including:
Provides expertise using basic change management tools and methods to ensure successful and sustainable implementation of improvements.
With support from a more senior performance improvement resource, (e.g., Principal, PM, Manager, Director) coaches & mentors team members and process owners to utilize a defined PDCA process improvement methodology, incorporating PI methods that ensure the use and appropriate interpretation of data for decision making. Communicating for Impact:
Effective in multi-mode communications that are timely, accurate, culturally sensitive and appropriately tailored to the audience and situation. Conducts written and oral project updates for senior management and other leaders.
Provides expertise using basic change management tools and methods to ensure successful and sustainable implementation of improvements. Guides/coaches team members on different leadership communication approaches - provides insight and feedback on presentation style, communication skills, and tailoring message for specific situation. Building Talent:
With support from a more senior Transformation Consulting resource, coaches & mentors team members and process owners to utilize a defined PDCA process improvement methodology, incorporating methods that ensure the use and appropriate interpretation of data for decision-making.
Actively seeks opportunities for self-improvement through self-awareness and feedback.
Developing skills that help provide assistance and serve as a resource to departments and business units in identifying, planning and implementing improvement initiatives, aligned to System goals.
Uses change management tools and methods to ensure successful and sustainable implementation of improvements Growing Relationships:
Able to establish trusted partnerships through credibility, reliability, connection, and presence that promote current and future collaboration, issue resolution, and innovation
Collaborates effectively with multiple levels in the organization and with external parties (e.g. vendors) as needed Provide expertise and tools to managers, leaders, etc. to develop and sustain process improvements TITLE: Senior Management Engineer
Walking the Talk:
Incorporates HFHS Mission and citizenship behaviors into daily activities.
Displays a positive can-do attitude
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
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