Management Program Manager

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Supports Spend Management by managing the portfolio of strategic and operational projects across the organization that are aimed at reducing costs, improving efficiencies, and driving innovative practices. Works collaboratively with leaders and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate the implementation of Spend Management's strategic goals. The program manager evaluates the impact of system wide initiatives and strategies that impact stakeholders in all sectors of the enterprise while generating a patient-centered experience.

Will also play a key role in supporting the governance of the Spend Management Center of Excellence.

• Works with department leaders in support of improvement activities as they relate to Spend Management's strategic goals.
• Collaborates in a multidisciplinary team environment to produce positive organizational outcomes.
• Facilitates bringing together leaders and other subject matter experts to consult on roadmaps, priorities, and best practices.
• Directs multiple large-scale projects simultaneously that are expected to improve performance, implement best practices, and drive innovation.
• Ensures the program portfolio has the infrastructure and resources required to drive strategic goals forward.
• Supports governance needs of Spend Management's Center of Excellence.
• Establishes collaborative relationships with project sponsors, project oversight group members, process owners and key stakeholders.
• Manages and maintains project schedule and milestones through project team status assessments and measurements; reviews and manages all changes to the requirements through a formally defined scope change process.
• Provides active tracking tools and summaries for all projects and summarizes individual project progress and risks to senior leadership.
• Monitors project timelines to ensure resources are available to achieve desired outcomes.
• Develops communication and escalation pathways to ensure alignment and reduce risk as it relates to process improvement and transformational initiatives.
• Researches and brings forward best practices from other health care organizations.
• Keeps up to date with recent trends and developments in process innovation and project management in the healthcare and related industries.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• 5 or more years of experience in a health care environment, supply chain or a related field.
• 3 or more years of experience managing projects and their deliverables.

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.

• TUKH Organizational Improvement Certification within 1 Year

Full time

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