Project Manager IV, Operational Excellence, Mergers & Acquisitions

Job Description

This position plans, organizes, monitors, and oversees highly complex projects and project portfolios in support of operational excellence and system integration. This role will be responsible for projects specific to small to mid-scale mergers and acquisitions (M&A) initiatives across Sutter Health from conception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes integration plans, including Day 1 readiness, operational stabilization, and long-term integration activities.
• Establishes project communication and risk management plans.
• Oversees the work of other project manager(s) and project coordinator(s).
• Provides coaching and mentorship to cross-functional teams.
• Manages workflow process redesign and metric development.
• Conducts return on investment analysis.
• Identifies and escalates issues to project sponsors/owners.
• Uses project management tools and standards as outlined by Sutter Health and the project management institute to ensure projects stay on track.

Requirements

• Master's: Public Health (MPH), Hospital Administration (MHA) or Business Administration (MBA)
• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• 8 years recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge

• Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously and meet tight, often conflicting deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of health care delivery and quality improvement.
• Able to manage large and diverse teams to deliver results within specified timeframes.
• Able to gain cooperation and support through effective use of influence and persuasion.
• Conceptual, analytical, and negotiation skills are necessary, along with skills in solving complex problems and developing actionable recommendations.
• Must be able to maintain an organized approach, clarity of purpose, and goal orientation in a rapidly changing environment involving multiple stakeholders of various levels from throughout the organization.
• Detail oriented, self-directed, and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision/intervention.
• Demonstrate a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
• Demonstrate ability to cultivate a network within Sutter Health to gain support from senior leaders towards achieving organizational goals.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, project management, and presentation applications.
• Exceptional verbal/written communications and presentation skills to achieve desired outcomes.

Benefits

• Yes

Pay

• $129,188.80 to $193,793.60 / annual salary.
• Bay Area Pay Range: $148,574.00 to $222,872.00 / annual salary.

Position Status

• Exempt

Total Compensation

• Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.