Senior Project Analyst

About the role

This position serves as a catalyst for change and provides support to multiple University Hospital initiatives; works to improve quality, satisfaction, and financial performance of various clinical, administrative, and support functions. Located in Cincinnati, OH, United States.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects from start to finish: defines project scope with sponsors, plans time, staffing and budget needs, and keeps work on track using project management tools.
• Facilitates cross-functional teams, builds consensus and maintains regular communication with sponsors and stakeholders so teams reach their goals on time.
• Designs data collection methods and analyzes data using Excel, Minitab and Access to identify trends and support data-driven decisions.
• Develops project metrics and uses benchmarking to measure outcomes and identify best practices.
• Applies Lean, Six Sigma and other performance improvement tools to standardize processes and support accreditation readiness.
• Manages multiple projects at once, prioritizing and delegating with leadership, and prepares meeting documentation, reports and presentations.
• Coaches and mentors colleagues and takes part in staff development and interdepartmental initiatives.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's degree in health care or business field; four or more years as a manager or similar position of responsibility.

Preferred: Master's education in health or business field; Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and/or other performance improvement or project management certification (e.g., CQIA, PMP, CPHQ); experience in a health care setting; project leadership in a group or team setting.