Health System Operations Project Manager

Job Description

Health System Operations Project Manager

Req #: 248608 Department: UW MEDICINE STRATEGY DIVISION Job Location: Seattle - Other Job Location Detail: UW TOWER - 4333 BROOKLYN AVE NE - SEATTLE, WA 98105 Posting Date: 08/07/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $9167 - $12917 per month Other Compensation: Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. UW Medicine’s Strategy Division has an outstanding opportunity for a Health System Operations Project Manager (HSOPM)
WORK SCHEDULE

100% FTE

Days

Hybrid
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Strategy Division leads strategy development, business development, service delivery planning and execution for UW Medicine, inclusive of Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center and in collaboration with integrated partners such as Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Valley Medical Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Serve as a critical resource in supporting, managing and driving hospital operations projects and initiatives

Support operations management in executing top priority operations projects that may cross locations or entities and involve various teams in addition to operations such as IT, Facilities and Finance
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides project management for full project life cycle of complex, top-priority operational projects

Monitors and manages project health with strong documentation including milestones, deliverables, scope, risks, issues and resources needed to successfully execute the projects

Builds and utilizes common project management tools and standard approach while managing multiple stakeholders

Manage complex operational projects throughout the entire project lifecycle--initiation through closure

Interacts closely with hospital leadership and works directly with stakeholders across the system to drive successful planning and implementation of priority projects

High level of comfort with standard project management tools including but not limited to charters, project plans / Gantt charts, RAID logs, RACI, communication plans, change management plans and executive status reporting
REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in the areas of information systems, business administration, health care administration or related field

At least 7 years of demonstrated success/results in a Project Management (e.g., having overseen and managed multiple projects)

Demonstrated ability to influence leaders, employees and teams to work toward deploying a different future state

Strong executive presence including communication and presentation skills with a high degree of comfort to large and small audiences

Proven experience motivating high-performing individuals; creating inclusive and collaborative team environment

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently

Ability to prioritize, plan and organize work deliverables

An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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