Henry Ford Health

Compensation

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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