Pharmacy Project Manager

About the role

Works under general supervision to provide project management expertise for planning, directing, and coordinating initiatives to meet the needs of University of Texas Southwestern Hospitals. This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week on-site at 3000 Pegasus Park, Dallas, Texas, to support capital and other facilities projects as needed. Full-time, day shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide the leadership framework for planning, directing, coordinating, and improving projects responsive to the needs of University of Texas Southwestern Hospitals.
• Assume project hand-offs from Health System Planning team for all approved and funded projects.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, budget preparation, and business plans within the service line.
• Communicate issues identified by front-line staff related to new administrative or departmental initiatives.
• Undertake special projects at the request of service-line leadership.
• Support, execute, and monitor Six Sigma/Lean/Process Improvement projects.
• Work collaboratively to ensure consistent quality of clinical care throughout the system.
• Coordinate and manage expectations of multi-disciplinary project stakeholders.
• Participate as a member of the service-line team in implementing short- and long-term plans designed to enhance University of Texas Southwestern Hospital's competitive position in the marketplace.
• Manage clinical projects for both the Ambulatory Practice and University Hospitals to ensure project budget and target schedule are met.
• Assist in cost consolidation and product standardization initiatives.
• Develop scorecards and metrics to evaluate performance and contribute to high patient and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure all regulatory and compliance standards are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) in Business, Finance, or related field.
• Three years of project planning and analysis experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.

Skills

• Development of metrics to track progress toward goals.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and planning software.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exercise of considerable judgment.
• Integration of service-line goals into project scope and deliverables.
• Knowledge of product application.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Time management skills.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare — no copay.
• Paid Time Off available day one.
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer.

Working Conditions

• Physical requirements: bending/leaning over, standing, stooping, talking, walking.
• Clinical and hospital setting.

Position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215. UT Southwestern Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.