Operations Project Manager IV

The Operations Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and or initiatives and provides a single point of contact for those projects. Provides subject matter expertise based on established project management techniques. This position will focus on the planning, development, directing, coordinating, and implementation activities pertaining to Operations growth initiatives, efficiency projects, and enterprise level projects impacting Operations functions.

Key Accountabilities:
* Experience in leading long-term, cross-functional initiatives within healthcare
* Provide oversight and direction on projects to ensure project and program objectives are met
* Effective communication with the ability to influence others
* Strong presentation skills with the ability to share updates and recommendations across all levels of the organization
* The ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff, functional leaders and senior executives

Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field, plus 7 years of work experience beyond degree

Desired Qualifications:
* 10+ years in Healthcare Industry
* Project Management Professional Certification
* Lean/Six Sigma Belt Certification

Skills/Abilities:
* Develop or support development of strategic business cases and/or project scope documents
* Identify resources needed to deliver a project on time, in scope, and on budget; socialize and get buy-in from leadership
* Develop Readiness Project Plan with delivery and readiness resources; maintain decision log; provide status and socialize issues/risks with stakeholders & business owners
* Manage RAID log - driving resolution of questions / issues / risks.
* Ensure appropriate use of time - scheduling meetings with the right people, produce agendas, ensure notes are captured and communicated timely, and assign follow-ups and ensure follow-ups are closed
* Drive project closure, lessons learned, and refining PMO standards and processes as a result
* Maintain master inventory of assigned projects with status, providing updates to stakeholders & business owners
* Escalate project risks / issues that may have impact beyond current project (i.e., impacts other Operations Program portfolio projects) and drive mitigation or acceptance of risks
* Follow Operations project management standards and use defined templates to achieve consistent constituent experience for Ops PMO business partners
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Proven track record building and maintaining relationships and leading through influence
* Ability to work both independently and within group settings
* Ability to work with a level of ambiguity and in an environment that changes frequently
* Comfortable communicating with all levels within the organization, including C-suite

This position is a Hub role, which requires an employee to occasionally come onsite to the designated office, Twin Cities/Madison for applicable heads-up work. Frequency is determined by business need as decided by leadership.

The full salary range for this position is $96,000 -$164,500 . Annual salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position's scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data. In addition to compensation, Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Medica's compensation and benefits are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Medica's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) includes unifying our workforce through learning and development, recruitment and retention. We consistently communicate the importance of DEI, celebrate achievements, and seek out community partnerships and diverse suppliers that are representative of everyone in our community. We are developing sustainable programs and investing time, talent and resources to ensure that we are living our values. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.