Senior Project Manager - 135403

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) collaborates with UCSD Health executives, physicians, and teams to execute strategic vision and operational priorities. The SPM will manage projects from conception through execution and sustainment, solve problems, analyze data, and make recommendations to achieve organizational goals. The SMP manages short- and long-term projects that require organization, planning, research, analysis, development, and implementation. Understanding and incorporating the principles of Change Management is critical to success in this role. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to execute assigned projects on time and within budget. Uses project management tools, skills and methodology to drive results. Experience with portfolio management, handling multiple projects concurrently, and the ability to measure and communicate impact to the organization is strongly preferred. The SMP will exhibit exceptional presentation and communication skills.

• Seven (7) years of related experience, education/training; OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus three (3) years of related experience/training. Related experience: Experience and proven success in healthcare project and/or portfolio management field.

• Thorough knowledge change management processes, methodologies and applications.

• Demonstrates analytical, problem-solving, project planning and implementation skills.

• Skilled in facilitation, consulting and relationship building. Ability to coach, facilitate, and influence people.

• Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Master's degree or PhD.

• PMP certification.

• Lean Six Sigma Certification.

• Lean Six Sigma healthcare experience.

• Portfolio Management Experience.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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