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Lead and manage a portfolio of enterprise transformation initiatives ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operational excellence. | Requires 6+ years of project management or related experience, ability to manage multiple priorities, and strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. | General Summary The Manager of Transformation Consulting is accountable for leading a portfolio of enterprise transformation initiatives and managing a team of consultants to ensure projects deliver measurable outcomes aligned with organizational goals. The Manager provides strategic direction, establishes priorities, and ensures consistent application of methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile) across initiatives to drive operational excellence and enterprise value. In addition to overseeing project portfolios, the Manager is responsible for developing and managing consulting talent providing clear direction, removing barriers, allocating resources, and fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. By setting expectations and monitoring performance through KPIs and governance processes, the Manager ensures that transformation efforts are executed with excellence and contribute to Henry Ford Health’s long-term sustainability. Principle Duties And Responsibilities Strategic Oversight & Portfolio Management: • Develop and communicate a strategic vision for the transformation consulting portfolio, aligning projects with enterprise operating plan goals and long-term objectives. • Direct a portfolio of initiatives, prioritizing resources and managing timelines to ensure high-quality delivery. • Establish and monitor KPIs to measure success, providing regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership. • Ensure governance processes are applied consistently across the portfolio to sustain improvements, monitor impact, and reinforce accountability. Operational Excellence & Execution • Ensure consistent application of Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, and CI methodologies across all consulting projects. • Review and approve system-level proposals, business cases, and ROI models to validate measurable value and enterprise alignment. • Identify risks, escalations, and interdependencies across the portfolio, and direct mitigation strategies. • Standardize execution practices and elevate operational excellence through consistent use of tools, processes, and performance measures. Change Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement • Build and maintain strong relationships with executives, leaders, and external partners, serving as the accountable leader for transformation delivery. • Oversee change management strategies that drive adoption of new technologies, tools, and practices across the enterprise. • Act as the escalation point for stakeholder concerns, ensuring resolution and alignment around enterprise-first priorities. • Champion transparency, collaboration, and shared accountability across departments and functions. People Leadership & Talent Development • Manage, coach, and evaluate the performance of consultants, ensuring professional growth and development of enterprise-first capabilities. • Provide clear direction, delegate responsibilities, and hold team members accountable for deliverables and outcomes. • Foster a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous learning within the consulting team. • Support succession planning and build a pipeline of talent prepared to lead future transformation efforts across the enterprise. Education/Experience Required • Bachelor’s degree is required. • A degree in industrial or related engineering, nursing, business administration (with quality/operations improvement emphasis), healthcare administration (with quality/operations improvement emphasis), organizational development, human factors, a science degree in a related field, or similar field is preferred. • 6+ years experience in project management, industrial engineering, health care administration or other related field required. • Ability to manage, simultaneous assignments with potentially conflicting priorities and deadlines. • Ability to be flexible and adaptable while still meeting goals and due dates. Additional Preferences • Experience applying problem solving approaches. • Solid foundation and growing base of analytical/technical, facilitative, and process improvement tools/knowledge. • Strong knowledge of effective data gathering techniques. • Ability to thrive in a matrixed working environment. Certifications/Licensures Required Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the Henry Ford Health Customer Service Policy Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services. Physical Demands/Working Conditions Must possess the following personal qualities: • Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures. • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional Information • Organization: Corporate Services • Department: Transformation Care Delivery • Shift: Day Job • Union Code: Not Applicable
Lead a portfolio of enterprise transformation initiatives ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operational excellence. | Requires 6+ years project management experience, strategic oversight skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed environment. | General Summary The Manager of Transformation Consulting is accountable for leading a portfolio of enterprise transformation initiatives and managing a team of consultants to ensure projects deliver measurable outcomes aligned with organizational goals. The Manager provides strategic direction, establishes priorities, and ensures consistent application of methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile) across initiatives to drive operational excellence and enterprise value. In addition to overseeing project portfolios, the Manager is responsible for developing and managing consulting talent providing clear direction, removing barriers, allocating resources, and fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. By setting expectations and monitoring performance through KPIs and governance processes, the Manager ensures that transformation efforts are executed with excellence and contribute to Henry Ford Health’s long-term sustainability. Principle Duties And Responsibilities Strategic Oversight & Portfolio Management: • Develop and communicate a strategic vision for the transformation consulting portfolio, aligning projects with enterprise operating plan goals and long-term objectives. • Direct a portfolio of initiatives, prioritizing resources and managing timelines to ensure high-quality delivery. • Establish and monitor KPIs to measure success, providing regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership. • Ensure governance processes are applied consistently across the portfolio to sustain improvements, monitor impact, and reinforce accountability. Operational Excellence & Execution • Ensure consistent application of Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, and CI methodologies across all consulting projects. • Review and approve system-level proposals, business cases, and ROI models to validate measurable value and enterprise alignment. • Identify risks, escalations, and interdependencies across the portfolio, and direct mitigation strategies. • Standardize execution practices and elevate operational excellence through consistent use of tools, processes, and performance measures. Change Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement • Build and maintain strong relationships with executives, leaders, and external partners, serving as the accountable leader for transformation delivery. • Oversee change management strategies that drive adoption of new technologies, tools, and practices across the enterprise. • Act as the escalation point for stakeholder concerns, ensuring resolution and alignment around enterprise-first priorities. • Champion transparency, collaboration, and shared accountability across departments and functions. People Leadership & Talent Development • Manage, coach, and evaluate the performance of consultants, ensuring professional growth and development of enterprise-first capabilities. • Provide clear direction, delegate responsibilities, and hold team members accountable for deliverables and outcomes. • Foster a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous learning within the consulting team. • Support succession planning and build a pipeline of talent prepared to lead future transformation efforts across the enterprise. Education/Experience Required • Bachelor’s degree is required. • A degree in industrial or related engineering, nursing, business administration (with quality/operations improvement emphasis), healthcare administration (with quality/operations improvement emphasis), organizational development, human factors, a science degree in a related field, or similar field is preferred. • 6+ years experience in project management, industrial engineering, health care administration or other related field required. • Ability to manage, simultaneous assignments with potentially conflicting priorities and deadlines. • Ability to be flexible and adaptable while still meeting goals and due dates. Additional Preferences • Experience applying problem solving approaches. • Solid foundation and growing base of analytical/technical, facilitative, and process improvement tools/knowledge. • Strong knowledge of effective data gathering techniques. • Ability to thrive in a matrixed working environment. Certifications/Licensures Required Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the Henry Ford Health Customer Service Policy Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services. Physical Demands/Working Conditions Must possess the following personal qualities: • Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures. • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional Information • Organization: Corporate Services • Department: Transformation Care Delivery • Shift: Day Job • Union Code: Not Applicable
Lead and oversee a portfolio of enterprise transformation initiatives ensuring alignment with organizational goals and managing consulting teams. | Requires 6+ years experience in project management or related fields, ability to manage multiple priorities, and preferably knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Agile methodologies. | General Summary The Manager of Transformation Consulting is accountable for leading a portfolio of enterprise transformation initiatives and managing a team of consultants to ensure projects deliver measurable outcomes aligned with organizational goals. The Manager provides strategic direction, establishes priorities, and ensures consistent application of methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile) across initiatives to drive operational excellence and enterprise value. In addition to overseeing project portfolios, the Manager is responsible for developing and managing consulting talent providing clear direction, removing barriers, allocating resources, and fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. By setting expectations and monitoring performance through KPIs and governance processes, the Manager ensures that transformation efforts are executed with excellence and contribute to Henry Ford Health’s long-term sustainability. Principle Duties And Responsibilities Strategic Oversight & Portfolio Management: • Develop and communicate a strategic vision for the transformation consulting portfolio, aligning projects with enterprise operating plan goals and long-term objectives. • Direct a portfolio of initiatives, prioritizing resources and managing timelines to ensure high-quality delivery. • Establish and monitor KPIs to measure success, providing regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership. • Ensure governance processes are applied consistently across the portfolio to sustain improvements, monitor impact, and reinforce accountability. Operational Excellence & Execution • Ensure consistent application of Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, and CI methodologies across all consulting projects. • Review and approve system-level proposals, business cases, and ROI models to validate measurable value and enterprise alignment. • Identify risks, escalations, and interdependencies across the portfolio, and direct mitigation strategies. • Standardize execution practices and elevate operational excellence through consistent use of tools, processes, and performance measures. Change Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement • Build and maintain strong relationships with executives, leaders, and external partners, serving as the accountable leader for transformation delivery. • Oversee change management strategies that drive adoption of new technologies, tools, and practices across the enterprise. • Act as the escalation point for stakeholder concerns, ensuring resolution and alignment around enterprise-first priorities. • Champion transparency, collaboration, and shared accountability across departments and functions. People Leadership & Talent Development • Manage, coach, and evaluate the performance of consultants, ensuring professional growth and development of enterprise-first capabilities. • Provide clear direction, delegate responsibilities, and hold team members accountable for deliverables and outcomes. • Foster a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous learning within the consulting team. • Support succession planning and build a pipeline of talent prepared to lead future transformation efforts across the enterprise. Education/Experience Required • Bachelor’s degree is required. • A degree in industrial or related engineering, nursing, business administration (with quality/operations improvement emphasis), healthcare administration (with quality/operations improvement emphasis), organizational development, human factors, a science degree in a related field, or similar field is preferred. • 6+ years experience in project management, industrial engineering, health care administration or other related field required. • Ability to manage, simultaneous assignments with potentially conflicting priorities and deadlines. • Ability to be flexible and adaptable while still meeting goals and due dates. Additional Preferences • Experience applying problem solving approaches. • Solid foundation and growing base of analytical/technical, facilitative, and process improvement tools/knowledge. • Strong knowledge of effective data gathering techniques. • Ability to thrive in a matrixed working environment. Certifications/Licensures Required Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the Henry Ford Health Customer Service Policy Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services. Physical Demands/Working Conditions Must possess the following personal qualities: • Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures. • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional Information • Organization: Corporate Services • Department: Transformation Care Delivery • Shift: Day Job • Union Code: Not Applicable
Lead and oversee enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, managing teams and driving process improvements aligned with organizational goals. | Experienced leader with 7+ years in business transformation, team management, and continuous improvement, preferably with healthcare knowledge and a relevant degree. | GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Vice President, Transformation & Integration Excellence, the Director, Transformation is responsible for planning, monitoring, and directing the effective implementation of initiatives that drive tangible organizational results. Key responsibilities include overseeing daily activities of Transformation Consulting staff and activities in the areas of application support, analytics and reporting, process improvement and project management including ensuring alignment of all activities to System objectives and initiatives. The Director supports development of process and project acumen throughout the organization and ensures that all staff coach others to spread their expertise. The Director is responsible for managing and coordinating enterprise-wide solutions that help Henry Ford Health achieve its strategic and operational objectives. The Director will organize and oversee efforts directed through the senior leadership of Henry Ford Health that address strategic planning, continuous improvement, waste reduction, and innovation. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Oversees the daily activities of Transformation Consulting and other Henry Ford team members, student interns, and outside consultants working on projects under the Director’s purview. • Responsible for directing and supporting Performance Improvement team members – in a matrix relationship to HFHS operational leaders - as they provide leadership to operating units, service lines, and departments. Performs resource planning and scheduling of transformation consulting team members to ensure customer requirements are met. • Serves as a change agent within Henry Ford Health, supporting both the identification and application of new improvement concepts and driving the spread of best practices throughout the System. • Teaches transformation methods (e.g., lean, and other process improvement methodologies, design thinking), tools, and applications in all functions and levels of the company and is a resource for utilizing statistical process control within processes, as appropriate. • Coordinates work with other strategic support services areas including planning, analytics and IT, quality, finance, facilities, marketing, and clinical and non-clinical operational teams across the systems as related to project under their purview. • Manages a team of TC team members. He/she will mentor and coach team members and actively lead employee engagement and support team member professional development. The Director will also lead recruiting activities to identify, recruit, and retain top talent. • Chairs and staffs’ committees and meetings as needed. Supports Henry Ford Health Leadership System councils/committees through information sharing, presentations, and execution of initiatives as identified. • Critical thinking, problem solving, analytical approach, relationship building, flexibility, innovation, and creativity are necessary characteristics. • Other responsibilities may be assigned. • Conduct review of organization and functional areas on a project basis; act as project lead for individual and team projects. Viewed as an improvement expert and responsible for the implementation of transformative methods (e.g., process improvement methodologies) to include the initiation, planning, execution, control, and closing of projects and programs in accordance with strategic plans and organizational goals. • Be a systems-thinker - identify need and guide others in the development of systems and structures that promote strategically aligned activities and sustainable results. • Directly manages the enterprise-wide programs and initiatives including, but not limited to, designing and improving the initiative approach, ensuring initiative deliverables, report-outs of progress to senior leaders, and overall initiative performance. • Demonstrate proven project management skills. Able to manage large, complex assignments simultaneously with potentially conflicting priorities and deadlines. Independently lead and facilitate assigned projects in collaboration with team members and leaders. Facilitate multi-disciplinary transformation teams; guide teams through decision making for complex process/function changes including developing and defining project scope and objectives, developing and refining project work and implementation plans, and guiding day-to-day activities of the project teams. Facilitate large redesign projects, assisting senior leaders in maximizing resources and efficiencies. • Effectively collaborate with key stakeholders including other strategic support service areas (planning, analytics and IT, quality, finance, facilities, marketing, and clinical and non-clinical operational leaders) to create comprehensive multidisciplinary recommendations for executive leadership • Provide consulting advice to top administrative and medical staff executives and management. Able to lead/provoke the thinking of senior level administrators and medical staff executives and leaders. • Prepare (and coordinate) the written and verbal presentations of findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Regularly provide written and oral project updates to senior management and other leaders, that may specifically reflect a change in schedule, resources, or product. • Manage, mentor and coach team members, actively lead employee engagement and support team member professional development. Actively lead recruiting activities to identify, recruit, and retain top talent. • Perform operational, financial, and administrative management activities pertinent to the role and scope of responsibility. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Bachelor’s Degree is required. A degree in industrial or related engineering, nursing or other healthcare related fields, business administration, healthcare administration (with quality or operations improvement emphasis), organizational development, or similar field is preferred. • Master’s degree in one of above fields preferred. • Seven (7) years of relevant experience, with specific emphasis in: business transformation, lean transformation, continuous improvement, customer service, systems analysis, working with outside consultants, group leadership and facilitation, interpersonal communication, team building. • Must have four to six (4-6) years progressively more responsible experience leading teams and managing people. • Strongly prefer candidates with a healthcare background. • Formal team management experience preferred. • Knowledge and understanding of and demonstrated experience applying continuous quality/service level improvement concepts. • In-depth understanding of human relations, group dynamics, change theory, and improvement methodologies. • Familiarity with key issues and trends in healthcare, and the ability to relate their impact to the organization. • Ability to think differently and implement solutions that drive stakeholder value. • Ability to explain complex problems and analyses and visualize the results in presentation or other formats for the audience to understand. Additional Information • Organization: Corporate Services • Department: Transformation System Support • Shift: Day Job • Union Code: Not Applicable Additional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers. Benefits The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Lead and manage medium to large sized IT projects ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality adherence. | Bachelor's degree, 7+ years project management experience, PMI certification, strong communication and organizational skills. | General Summary Working under general direction, responsible for all aspects of one or more medium to large sized IT projects of moderate to high complexity and provides a single point of accountability for those projects. May also assist in managing aspects of larger programs. Takes projects from original concept through final implementation. Defines project scope and objectives. Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis. Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables. Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables. Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team. Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems. Incumbent could possess highly specialized knowledge of a specific technology. Principal Duties And Responsibilities • Creates and implements project definitions, schedules, budgets, and objectives for one or more medium to large sized projects. Prepares detailed statements of work and gains concurrence and approval from stakeholders regarding various project aspects and adjusts accordingly. Participates in delivery assurance reviews to ensure adherence to project management policies and procedures. • Assists in the staffing of projects. Organizes project team members to ensure communication and understanding of deadlines, assignments and objectives. Participates in work as applicable. • Manages costs, schedules and quality by overseeing project deliverables. Ensures schedule and budget are met. • Performs ongoing review of project status; identifies possible project risks. Recommends and implements risk mitigation solutions as approved and as appropriate. • Works in conjunction with team members and stakeholders to manage changes to technical requirements, business requirements and schedule of the project. Provides input on possible changes needed based on current project status. • Manages client, company and project team expectations for agreed upon project performance by obtaining, providing and monitoring project metrics. Recommends changes or alternate paths based upon performance and metrics. • Oversees assigned personnel for projects. Assigns work and provides direction with regard to timeliness and completion of project objectives. Addresses performance issues within prescribed guidelines. Provides performance input upon completion of project. • Manages written and verbal stakeholder communication on the project goals, scope, schedule, budget and project status. • Drives the project to make sure that the critical issues are identified, resolved or escalated to make sure that the project delivers successfully. • Capable of getting into technical or functional details of project, if need be, to understand and help resolve the issue. Education/Experience Required • Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, engineering or related field required; Master’s degree preferred. • Seven (7) years of project management experience required; five (5) years project management experience in a Healthcare setting preferred. • Experience working with a project management methodology. • Experience working with delivery assurance principles and appropriate procedures relevant to area. • Experience working with techniques and approaches related to the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of project phases. • Experience in IT system implementations and/or system maintenance activities. • Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills. • Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environment. • Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills. Certifications/Licensures Required • PMI certification or ITIL Intermediate Certified required within 6 months of hire. Additional Information • Organization: Corporate Services • Department: Ascension IT Business Systems • Shift: Day Job • Union Code: Not Applicable
Coordinate and manage onboarding and integration of research faculty, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance. | Requires project management experience, cross-functional team leadership, and familiarity with research or administrative environments. | A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be included as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should convey your specific interest in and fit for the position, detailing your relevant experience and accomplishments related to this position. Faculty Research Integration Lead Job Summary We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and collaborative Faculty Research Integration Lead to support the successful relocation, onboarding, and integration of new research faculty into the Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences (HF+MSU) partnership. This individual will ensure that incoming faculty are “research ready” upon their arrival by coordinating their research transition and startup activities, including managing logistics, aligning timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and supporting faculty throughout the transition process. The lead will ensure a smooth, compliant, and efficient launch of the research programs of recruited faculty. The Faculty Research Integration Lead will work under light supervision and perform work of a complex and highly cross-functional nature. This role requires coordination across numerous research administrative and operational units, including regulatory compliance, grants administration, human resources, and clinical or laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will bring experience in both research and administrative environments, excellent project management skills, strong interpersonal communication, and a service-oriented mindset. This position serves as a primary point of coordination for faculty onboarding and may act as a consultant on projects outside of specific assignments. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Transition Planning & Coordination • Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming research faculty throughout the transition and onboarding process. • Develop individualized transition plans including timelines, milestones, and communication pathways. • Partner with recruiting department and faculty to coordinate the relocation of research laboratories, including equipment, biological materials, chemicals, specimens, and data in compliance with institutional and federal regulations. • Support the transfer of grants, protocols, and research compliance documentation (e.g., IRB, IACUC, IBC). • Serve as a knowledgeable resource on onboarding processes, policies, and best practices. Logistics Management • Coordinate laboratory move logistics with internal departments (facilities, Environmental Health Service, Information Technology, Procurement, Sponsored Programs, HR) and external vendors. • Facilitate onboarding tasks such as ID/access credentials, IT/technology setup, equipment installation, and space readiness. • Track and manage procurement needs related to the faculty’s new lab setup, including specialized equipment, supplies, and service contracts. • Ensure all regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements are met before move-in and research initiation (e.g., IRB, IACUC, IBC, COI, EHS, etc.). • Identify opportunities for streamlining, automation, and improved integration across Henry Ford Health and MSU hiring and onboarding systems. Stakeholder Communication & Support • Provide consistent communication updates to the faculty member and all involved stakeholders. • Prepare status reports, summaries, and recommendations for research leadership and stakeholders. • Create and maintain documentation, checklists, workflows, and onboarding resources. • Coordinate with department leadership to support staff transition, hiring, orientation, and training for research teams. • Serve as a liaison across multiple institutional units to troubleshoot issues, remove barriers, and ensure smooth onboarding. • Develop and maintain strong professional relationships across research, administrative, and operational departments. Data & Process Management • Maintain accurate records of onboarding activities, timelines, risks, and completed actions. • Track progress against milestones and proactively identify issues requiring escalation. • Identify gaps, bottlenecks, or risks in onboarding processes and proactively develop solutions. • Support continuous improvement and change management efforts related to onboarding workflows, documentation, and institutional practices. Additional Duties • Participate on cross-functional committees or working groups related to faculty onboarding, research operations, or institutional initiatives. • Serve as a consultant on special projects related to research operations and faculty integration. • Perform other duties as assigned. Education/Experience Required • Bachelor's degree in a related field and seven (7) years of relevant experience, including at least three (3) years of research experience; experience leading cross functional teams or a small to moderate sized project. • OR • Master’s degree in a related field with two (2) years of relevant experience and competency, including at least one (1) year of research experience. • Experience working in a team orientated environment and comfortable working with cross-function teams required. • Strong customer service, critical thinking and interpersonal skills required. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a general knowledge of medical terminology preferred. • CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: CAP-M or PMI Project Management Professional certification or similar preferred. Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred. Preferred Qualifications • Advanced degree • Knowledge of research compliance regulations (IRB, IACUC, IBC), grant management, and laboratory safety practices is highly desirable • Experience with process documentation, workflow mapping, and/or continuous improvement initiatives • Experience with faculty appointments, research staffing models, or grant-funded positions • Experience working in an academic medical center, research-intensive university, or healthcare system • Work in or related to administration, operations, management, regulatory, or faculty affairs/human resources in a research setting or having direct laboratory research experience Core Competencies and Skills • Excellent project management and coordination capabilities. • Strong team orientation with the ability to work effectively across departments. • Exceptional organizational, time management, and prioritization skills. • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. • Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving ability. • Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and complete assignments with a high level of accountability. • High level of discretion and ability to safeguard confidential information. • Proficiency in standard office software and project-tracking tools. Working Environment • This position may operate in a hybrid work setting, with a blend of on-site and remote work as determined by supervisory needs. • May require occasional travel between institutional sites related to faculty onboarding and research operations. Additional Information • Organization: Corporate Services • Department: Other Research Admin • Shift: Day Job • Union Code: Not Applicable
Lead large-scale digital transformation programs involving multi-team coordination, vendor management, and executive reporting. | Experienced in business transformation, project management, and team leadership with strong stakeholder management and process improvement skills. | General Summary Under the direction of the Vice President, Transformation & Integration Excellence, the Director, Transformation is responsible for planning, monitoring, and directing the effective implementation of initiatives that drive tangible organizational results. Key responsibilities include overseeing daily activities of Transformation Consulting staff and activities in the areas of application support, analytics and reporting, process improvement and project management including ensuring alignment of all activities to System objectives and initiatives. The Director supports development of process and project acumen throughout the organization and ensures that all staff coach others to spread their expertise. The Director is responsible for managing and coordinating enterprise-wide solutions that help Henry Ford Health achieve its strategic and operational objectives. The Director will organize and oversee efforts directed through the senior leadership of Henry Ford Health that address strategic planning, continuous improvement, waste reduction, and innovation. Principle Duties And Responsibilities • Oversees the daily activities of Transformation Consulting and other Henry Ford team members, student interns, and outside consultants working on projects under the Director’s purview. • Responsible for directing and supporting Performance Improvement team members – in a matrix relationship to HFHS operational leaders - as they provide leadership to operating units, service lines, and departments. Performs resource planning and scheduling of transformation consulting team members to ensure customer requirements are met. • Serves as a change agent within Henry Ford Health, supporting both the identification and application of new improvement concepts and driving the spread of best practices throughout the System. • Teaches transformation methods (e.g., lean, and other process improvement methodologies, design thinking), tools, and applications in all functions and levels of the company and is a resource for utilizing statistical process control within processes, as appropriate. • Coordinates work with other strategic support services areas including planning, analytics and IT, quality, finance, facilities, marketing, and clinical and non-clinical operational teams across the systems as related to project under their purview. • Manages a team of TC team members. He/she will mentor and coach team members and actively lead employee engagement and support team member professional development. The Director will also lead recruiting activities to identify, recruit, and retain top talent. • Chairs and staffs’ committees and meetings as needed. Supports Henry Ford Health Leadership System councils/committees through information sharing, presentations, and execution of initiatives as identified. • Critical thinking, problem solving, analytical approach, relationship building, flexibility, innovation, and creativity are necessary characteristics. • Other responsibilities may be assigned. • Conduct review of organization and functional areas on a project basis; act as project lead for individual and team projects. Viewed as an improvement expert and responsible for the implementation of transformative methods (e.g., process improvement methodologies) to include the initiation, planning, execution, control, and closing of projects and programs in accordance with strategic plans and organizational goals. • Be a systems-thinker - identify need and guide others in the development of systems and structures that promote strategically aligned activities and sustainable results. • Directly manages the enterprise-wide programs and initiatives including, but not limited to, designing and improving the initiative approach, ensuring initiative deliverables, report-outs of progress to senior leaders, and overall initiative performance. • Demonstrate proven project management skills. Able to manage large, complex assignments simultaneously with potentially conflicting priorities and deadlines. Independently lead and facilitate assigned projects in collaboration with team members and leaders. Facilitate multi-disciplinary transformation teams; guide teams through decision making for complex process/function changes including developing and defining project scope and objectives, developing and refining project work and implementation plans, and guiding day-to-day activities of the project teams. Facilitate large redesign projects, assisting senior leaders in maximizing resources and efficiencies. • Effectively collaborate with key stakeholders including other strategic support service areas (planning, analytics and IT, quality, finance, facilities, marketing, and clinical and non-clinical operational leaders) to create comprehensive multidisciplinary recommendations for executive leadership • Provide consulting advice to top administrative and medical staff executives and management. Able to lead/provoke the thinking of senior level administrators and medical staff executives and leaders. • Prepare (and coordinate) the written and verbal presentations of findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Regularly provide written and oral project updates to senior management and other leaders, that may specifically reflect a change in schedule, resources, or product. • Manage, mentor and coach team members, actively lead employee engagement and support team member professional development. Actively lead recruiting activities to identify, recruit, and retain top talent. • Perform operational, financial, and administrative management activities pertinent to the role and scope of responsibility. Education/Experience Required • Bachelor’s Degree is required. A degree in industrial or related engineering, nursing or other healthcare related fields, business administration, healthcare administration (with quality or operations improvement emphasis), organizational development, or similar field is preferred. • Master’s degree in one of above fields preferred. • Seven (7) years of relevant experience, with specific emphasis in: business transformation, lean transformation, continuous improvement, customer service, systems analysis, working with outside consultants, group leadership and facilitation, interpersonal communication, team building. • Must have four to six (4-6) years progressively more responsible experience leading teams and managing people. • Strongly prefer candidates with a healthcare background. • Formal team management experience preferred. • Knowledge and understanding of and demonstrated experience applying continuous quality/service level improvement concepts. • In-depth understanding of human relations, group dynamics, change theory, and improvement methodologies. • Familiarity with key issues and trends in healthcare, and the ability to relate their impact to the organization. • Ability to think differently and implement solutions that drive stakeholder value. • Ability to explain complex problems and analyses and visualize the results in presentation or other formats for the audience to understand. Additional Information • Organization: Corporate Services • Department: Transformation System Support • Shift: Day Job • Union Code: Not Applicable
Manage complex projects to improve operating systems and functions with coordination of multiple teams and stakeholders. | Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in operations analysis or management consulting with project management experience, preferably with Lean training and supervisory experience. | General Summary Under minimal supervision, performs and/or manages project work of a generally complex nature aimed at improving operating systems and functions within HFHS, with increasing responsibility for project planning. Budgets and allocates analyst resources for projects within scope of responsibility. Prepares reports and recommendations for management and coordinates implementation whenever possible. May act as a consultant on projects outside of specific assignments. Supervises tasks of support staff relative to assigned projects. Principal Duties And Responsibilities • Works independently to manage complex projects involving coordination of multiple participants and teams aimed at improving operating systems and functions within HFHS. • Maintains a high level of responsibility for completion of projects within a department, Hospital or Region with strategic implications. • Conducts reviews of Hospital/Medical Group areas on a project basis; acts as a project lead for individual or multi-analyst projects. Prepares project plans including scheduling, costs, personnel matters and other operational concerns. • Develops/refines project scope and objectives. • Recommend and provide input for budget preparation. • Guides day-to-day activities of the project team. • Facilitate and/or lead meetings and teams. • Supplies periodic project updates and prepares project management reports. • Coordinates written and verbal presentations of project findings, conclusions, and recommendations. • Conceptualizes ideas, develops work plan, and plan execution into project format. Develops and determines priorities and monitors status of projects on an ongoing basis. Exercises independent judgment and makes difficult decisions. • Works with all levels of the Hospital, Region and System. Conducts interviews with users and performs various data gathering techniques. Fosters teamwork with all involved parties to insure efficient project operations. • Documents current systems and operations. Analyzes client systems, procedures, and operations and identifies opportunities for improvement. Identifies and tests alternative methods and procedures and identifies associated costs and benefits. • Defines requirements to modify existing procedures or develops new system. Assists in the implementation of revised or new methods. Guides support staff in performing operations analysis and decision support activities. Education/Experience Required • Requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical/management field. Master's Degree is preferred. • Requires a minimum of four (4) years in Operations Analysis, Management Engineering, Operations management, or a related analytical field in health care or management consulting directed toward process improvement. • Previous supervisory and/or consulting experience is preferred. • Previous experience in leading quality improvement initiatives/project management is highly desirable. • Lean training highly preferred. • Significant project management experience and outstanding analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills are required. • Ability to apply innovative solutions to problems and familiarity with TQM process is also required. • Experience with Visio and project management tracking tools beneficial. Additional Information • Organization: Corporate Services • Department: HF CIN • Shift: Day Job • Union Code: Not Applicable
Lead and manage complex projects improving operational systems and workflows across multiple hospital sites. | Requires 4+ years managing large-scale projects in perioperative services or related healthcare operations with strong project management and process improvement skills. | Location: Henry Ford Hospital Detroit Work Arrangement: Hybrid Position Summary Under the direction of an Executive Leader and with minimal supervision, the Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing complex projects focused on improving operational systems, workflows, and processes across the organization. This role will serve as the accountable driver for the development, integration, and expansion of the Preanesthesia Screening Program and Anesthesia Optimization Clinic as additional hospitals are onboarded. The Project Manager will oversee project planning, execution, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, and implementation efforts while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Success in this role directly impacts preoperative screening completion rates, reduction of day-of-surgery cancellations and deferrals, optimization of operating room utilization, and overall patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities • Lead large-scale projects related to perioperative services, anesthesia operations, and preoperative screening initiatives. • Build, implement, and integrate the Preanesthesia Screening Program with the Anesthesia Optimization Clinic across multiple hospital sites. • Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and performance metrics. • Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a matrixed healthcare environment. • Monitor project progress and address barriers to successful implementation. • Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for executive leadership. • Manage project resources and budget allocations within assigned scope. • Standardize workflows and operational processes to improve efficiency and patient outcomes. • Facilitate communication among clinical, operational, and administrative teams. • Serve as a consultant on projects outside of assigned initiatives when needed. • Supervise and coordinate support staff activities related to project execution. Preferred Qualifications • More than 2 years of experience managing large-scale projects within a perioperative services environment. • Demonstrated familiarity with anesthesia preadmission screening processes and protocols. • Experience with perioperative optimization initiatives. • Perioperative clinical experience preferred but not required. • Strong understanding of healthcare operations, workflow redesign, and process improvement methodologies. • Experience leading projects involving multiple stakeholders and hospital departments. Ideal Candidate The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate • Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. • Strong project management and organizational skills. • Ability to clarify competing priorities and determine the most effective path forward. • Experience working successfully within a matrixed organizational structure. • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • Ability to drive change and achieve measurable operational outcomes. Impact of the Role This position plays a critical role in ensuring the success of preoperative screening and perioperative optimization efforts. Effective leadership in this role helps reduce day-of-surgery cancellations and delays, improves operating room efficiency, enhances patient readiness for surgery, and supports overall organizational performance. Education And Experience • Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, or a relevant technical/ management field. Master's Degree is preferred. • Requires a minimum of four (4) years in Operations Analysis, Management Engineering, Operations management with More than 2 years of experience managing large-scale projects within a perioperative services environment, or a related analytical field in health care or management consulting directed toward process improvement. • Previous supervisory and/or consulting experience is preferred. • Previous experience in leading quality improvement initiatives/project management is highly desirable. • Lean training highly preferred. Significant project management experience and outstanding analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills are required. • Ability to apply innovative solutions to problems and familiarity with TQM process is also required. Additional Information • Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group • Department: Anesthesia POC HFMG • Shift: Day Job • Union Code: Not Applicable
Manage vendor statements of work and oversee project execution in a hybrid work environment. | Senior project management experience with vendor coordination and operational leadership in complex environments. | Additional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers. Benefits The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Manage nursing staff scheduling, maintain staffing records, communicate staffing needs, prepare reports, and support staffing office operations. | High school diploma or GED, 1-3 years healthcare staffing or scheduling experience, knowledge of nursing staff patterns preferred, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organizational and customer service skills. | General Summary To perform clerical duties associated with the staffing and scheduling of all nursing personnel in accordance with standard operating procedures. Principal Duties And Responsibilities • Monitors staffing needs on a shift-by-shift basis and assists with obtaining necessary resources to support the units by contacting central staffing RNs. Performs identified daily operations to use for deployment of central staffing RNs. • Responsible for all aspects of the scheduling system. Responsible for the upkeep and accuracy of the changes. • Assigns professional and support staff to nursing units in accordance with established staffing models. • Inform appropriate personnel of staffing problems and assist with making adjustments to overall schedule. • Record call-ins or overtime worked by personnel into electronic scheduling system to ensure accurate distribution of hours. • Obtain necessary personnel to fill in for absent employees by assigning SRP personnel and reassigning other personnel. • Maintain all records, logs, and files concerning staffing activities and prepare special and routine reports • Performs general duties within staffing office, relaying messages, logging call-ins, assisting customers, answering telephones, calling staff for additional shifts and canceling shifts as needed in the most cost effective manner. • Prepare and analyze statistical reports including the development of new reports. • Prepares and distributes reports in a timely and accurate manner • Print and maintain staffing worksheets. • Perform other related duties as required. • Provide new employees with information regarding hospital and department policies and procedures. • Attend required meetings, in-services and educational programs. • Assist with maintaining personnel data in the electronic database. • Provides information and monitoring of budget for manger review. Education/Experience Required • High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required. • One to three years of related staffing, scheduling or healthcare business experience required. • Basic knowledge of nursing positions and understanding basic nursing staff patterns is strongly preferred. • Previous experience with automated staffing and scheduling software preferred. • Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) required. • Basic computer data entry skills with report development knowledge required. • Must be highly organized and thrive in a high pace setting while meeting multiple deadlines. • Excellent customer service skills. Additional Information • Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus • Department: Patient Care Staffing Services • Shift: Day Job • Union Code: Not Applicable
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