Senior Project Manager - Office of Institutional Learning and Transformation

Department: 85000 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Deans Office Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 1st Shift Pay Range: $44.15 - $66.25 As we strive to be the nation’s leading academic learning health system, Wake Forest University School of Medicine is working to advance the tripartite mission – research, education, and clinical care - faster and at scale. The Office of Institutional Learning and Transformation is working to foster a culture and build an infrastructure within the academic enterprise, rooted in data-enabled and data-driven decision-making, that accelerates innovation and performance while driving excellence. The Office of Institutional Learning and Transformation is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and result-oriented Senior Project Manager to organize and lead high-impact initiatives that advance organizational learning and institutional excellence across the academic enterprise. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Institutional Learning and Transformation, the Senior Project Manager serves as a key partner in the design, management, and evaluation of complex projects that strengthen data-informed decision-making, foster innovation, and accelerate strategic priorities. Serving in an anticipatory and forward-thinking capacity, the person in this role will translate vision into action by coordinating cross-functional work, managing project portfolios, measuring outcomes, and identifying opportunities to build and improve processes and programs. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree preferred. 10+ years' experience in project management required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Lead and manage from concept to implementation strategic initiatives that advance a data culture and organizational learning across the academic enterprise Partner alongside the team to plan, implement, and evaluate high-impact projects aligned with institutional priorities Lead project management meetings to ensure progress and project milestones are planned for, communicated, met, and advanced Develop process and project plans, identify key metrics, monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of objectives and deliverables Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and communications that translate complex information into actionable recommendations Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and organizational effectiveness Proactively anticipate challenges and opportunities, taking initiative to advance priorities and remove barriers to success Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and change management efforts across projects to drive successful outcomes SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Strong project and program management skills across all phases Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills Effective interpersonal skills and ability to foster collaboration across units and groups Proven ability to assess complex challenges, develop solutions, and execute effectively in matrixed environments Ability to interact confidently with senior leaders and facilitate strategic discussions WORK ENVIRONMENT: Each teammate has the responsibility to work in a safe manner. Work requires frequent moving from one area to another, coordinating, and communicating with persons in various disciplines and agencies. Frequent walking, standing and climbing may be required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0%35%65%tototo35%65%100%N/AActivityXStandingXWalkingXSittingXBendingXReaching with armsXFinger and hand dexterityXTalkingXHearingXSeeingLifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling:X20 lbs. maximumX50 lbs. maximumX100 lbs. maximum Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. 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