Day Shift Description: Project Manager - Operational Excellence Turn ideas into results. Partner with leaders, improve processes, and help shape a better healthcare experience for patients and colleagues alike. At Loyola Medicine, we are seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives that enhance operational performance, improve processes, and support our mission of delivering exceptional patient care.
In this role, you will partner with leaders and cross-functional teams across the organization to drive complex projects from concept through implementation, ensuring successful outcomes that positively impact patients, colleagues, and the communities we serve. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at managing multiple priorities, and is passionate about leading change through innovation, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence.
Lead medium to large-scale projects that support strategic, operational, and patient care initiatives across Loyola Medicine. Partner with clinical, operational, and executive leaders to define project goals, manage priorities, and deliver successful outcomes. Develop and oversee project plans, timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure projects stay on track and within scope.
Facilitate cross-functional teams, remove barriers, and drive accountability throughout the project lifecycle. Analyze challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend innovative, data-driven solutions. Communicate project progress, risks, and results to stakeholders and senior leadership.
What You'll Need Required Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 1-2 years of project management, process improvement, healthcare operations, or related experience. Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with diverse teams.
Preferred Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related discipline. 3-5 years of project management experience, preferably within healthcare or a complex organizational environment. Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving process improvement initiatives. Preferred Certifications Project Management Professional (PMP) Lean Six Sigma Certification Perks & Benefits Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental) Daily Pay (NEW) Competitive Shift Differentials Career Development Tuition Reimbursement Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 403(b) with Employer Match On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) Referral Rewards Perks Program Why Loyola Medicine?
Contribute to a nationally recognized academic health system committed to delivering exceptional care while advancing operational excellence. Manage enterprise-wide projects that improve efficiency, optimize workflows, reduce waste, and enhance the patient and colleague experience. Collaborate with executive leadership, clinical teams, and operational stakeholders to drive transformational change and achieve measurable results.
Grow your career in an environment that embraces Lean methodologies, continuous improvement, innovation, and leadership development. Annual Salary Range: $67,829 - $105,144 per year Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
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