Project Manager - University Hospital

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
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.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education

Bachelor's Degree BS or BA in Business, Finance or Related Field

• Experience

3 years project planning and analysis preferably in a health care environment.

JOB DUTIES

• Provide the leadership framework for planning, directing, coordinating, and improving projects that are responsive to the needs of University of Texas Southwestern Hospitals.
• Assumes 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 the service-line leadership
• Support, execute and monitors Six Sigma/Lean/Process Improvement projects.
• Work collaboratively to ensure consistent quality of clinical care throughout the system.
• Coordinates and manages 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.
• Manages the clinical projects for both the Ambulatory Practice and University Hospitals to ensure that the project budget and target schedule are met.
• Assist in cost consolidation, 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.