Operational Strategic Initiatives Specialist II - Ambulatory Transformations

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects from initiation through completion, including development of project charters, scope, work plans, timelines, and budgets
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among clinical, academic, and administrative stakeholders to ensure project alignment and execution
• Proactively manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests using established governance processes
• Monitor progress against defined milestones, KPIs, and outcomes; prepare executive-level status reports and dashboards
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders by providing data-driven insights, recommendations, and problem-solving support
• Support process improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, safety, patient experience, and financial performance
• Carefully coordinate internal and external resources, including vendors or consultants, as applicable
• Ensure project deliverables are operationally feasible, compliant with healthcare regulations, and successfully transitioned to operational owners

General Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required
• Experience: At least 3 years experience in healthcare required
• Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Six Sigma Green Belt or Green Belt II certification within 24 months of hire

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and academic medical center environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities
• Advanced skills in project planning, execution, risk management, and performance tracking
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and influence skills, including working effectively with physicians and senior leaders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and thrive in a matrixed organization