Project Manager 2

Pay range: $89,752 - $134,638 annually, based on experience.

This exempt position comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, a 403(b) retirement plan, and a generous Earned Time Off (ETO) program.

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                                      Project Manager 2              

REPORTS TO POSITION:      Director, Clinical Strategy & Operational Excellence

DEPARTMENT:                        Provider Enterprise

DATE LAST REVIEWED:         February 2026

OUR VISION:                            Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION:                         In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES:                          Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Provider Enterprise department offers operational support to initiatives sponsored by the Chief Clinical Officer and System Chief Medical Officer. Led by the Director of Clinical Strategy and Operational Excellence, this department is responsible for planning, advising, monitoring, executing, and reporting on Clinical and Operational Excellence owned transformation initiatives in addition to activities related to the Provider Engagement Lifecycle.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Project Manager (PM) 2 is responsible for managing one or more midsize to large provider enterprise-wide projects or programs, following all project management standards. This includes delivering project outcomes on time, within budget, and to mutually agreed upon customer specifications and quality expectations. The PM 2 provides coordination, communication, project structure, and issue resolution between SCHS departments, Information Technology, SCHS Leadership, regional partners, medical staff, outside consultants and third-party vendors for a variety of system driven projects. This requires day-to-day management of project team personnel and communication with key stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure successful project execution. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers, however may be asked to review and provide feedback on the work of other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Provides hands-on project management support and actively manages project plan, deliverables, dependencies, and outcome for selected project(s)/program(s) as approved by senior management and key stakeholders.

Works closely with SCHS executives, directors, and managers to ensure cohesive, comprehensive, and complete project management structure is adhered to for all projects. Actively participates with department managers and directors regarding processes and procedures for acquiring resources and services.

Drives proper project chartering and setup.

Communicates project status to all stakeholders on a regular basis. Facilitates issue resolution and ensures appropriate escalation of issues when required. Prepares communication plan and related project status reports to key stakeholders and/or governance bodies to provide project updates on activities and deliverables, as well as risks and mitigation strategies.

Ensures that project goals and objectives are achieved within the project timeframe and guidelines established by the relevant stakeholders and management committees.

Continually identifies, prioritizes, and mitigates project risks.

Estimates project costs and manages the budget (includes related scope control).

Identifies and manages overall project dependencies and ensures project deliverables stay on time, on target, and on budget.

Oversees and ensures that SCHS has positive working relationships with external resources contracted to the project.

Obtains approval from key client stakeholders when project is completed and formally closes the project.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating