PROJECT CONSULTANT

Compensation Disclaimer: Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: Professional Service Admin FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Provide consultation to Hospitals senior leadership and all levels of functional management on all aspects of project management including: process mapping and redesign, process improvement, data collection, measurement, policies, practices and training. No patient care assignment. Responsibilities PLANNING - Provide definition and oversight for strategic initiatives with a focus on process improvement and implementation of the enterprise strategic plan PLANNING - Facilitate the business planning process to validate strategic goals, identify and scope large scale initiatives and manage dependencies between multiple projects PLANNING - Consider, review and develop potential strategic initiatives using process improvement protocols to make recommendations on the feasibility, viability and implementation risk of strategic initiatives PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Act as owner for assigned initiatives and create an environment for project completion and success PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Provide project management support to multiple large scale projects PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Consult with supervisor, team members, clinical and business managers and senior management to address causes of project issues including: providing guidance for problem resolution, process improvement, project team issues, resource requirements, project risk assessment and mitigation and removal of barriers to successful project completion ANALYSIS - Manipulate and derive meaning from data and apply data-driven analysis to create solutions to operational challenges PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Track large scale projects against major milestones and adjust project progress as needed PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Assemble project teams, document and track progress. Provide guidance on project progress and completion PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Communicate with and influence internal and external stakeholders on key project objectives to develop buy-in and realize benefits PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Identify and develop contingency plans to mitigate and address risks PROJECTS - Provide consultation to Professional Services Administration department leadership on all aspects of project management including process mapping and redesign, process improvement, data collection, measurement, policies, practices and training Qualifications Education Essential: Bachelor’s Degree Non‑essential: Master’s Degree, Certification Essential specializations: Related Discipline Non‑essential specializations: Related Discipline, Project Management Experience Essential: 3 years directly related experience leading teams/individuals executing and managing change, process improvement, management of multiple and changing priorities, and achievement of goals in a productive work environment; project management principles and tools (PDSA, Six SIGMA, DMAIC, etc.) Non‑essential: Project management, executive presentations, data analysis, insight development, change management, facilitation, problem solving and coaching; VISIO, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project; oral and written communication Credentials Not Applicable/Not Required Physical Conditions Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Working Conditions No or min hazard, physical risk, office environment Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required Relocation Assistance Available #J-18808-Ljbffr