Project Manager - Neurology

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Project Manager reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects to support departmental strategy, communications, marketing, business development, current and future program analysis (to include financial, market, and operational) and operations improvement efforts.
• Apply standard project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle including analysis, design, implementation, verification as well as value measurement definition.
• Identify and communicate areas of risk.
• Learn and be able to perform critical functions in each of the departments management positions.
• Manage or participate in special projects.
• Assist managers with implementation of organization-wide and inter-organizational initiatives.
• Assist with planning and implementation of space changes.
• Assist with mandatory reporting and compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration or a closely related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of management experience, may require more depending on the hiring department.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute process change throughout an organization is required as is project development and management experience.
• Proven ability to work with members of the leadership team.
• Role may require significant financial and analytic experience depending on the hiring department.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.