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Project Manager IV, Operational Excellence (M&A)

Sutter Health · Emeryville, California, United States · also Sacramento, California, United States

Full-timeHybrid · 2 days in office5-10 yrs$129k–$223kListed as no visa sponsorshipHospitals and Health Care
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In short

This role oversees complex projects and portfolios related to mergers and acquisitions, including workflow redesign and integration planning. The manager provides leadership to cross-functional teams and ensures project deliverables align with strategic objectives.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Project managementHealthcare mergers and acquisitionsIntegration planningChange managementCross-functional team leadershipHealthcare delivery and quality improvement

ALSO MENTIONED

Master's degree in healthcare or businessSynergy and value capture trackingAI-powered productivity tools

Candidates must have at least 8 years of relevant experience and a Master's degree in a related field such as MBA, MHA, or MPH. Proficiency in project management methodologies and healthcare integration is essential for success in this role.

About the employer

Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, people-centered healthcare system providing comprehensive care throughout California. Sutter Health is committed to innovative, high-quality patient care and community partnerships, and innovative, high-quality patient care. Today, Sutter Health is pursuing a bold new plan to reach more people and make excellent healthcare more connected and accessible. The health system’s 57,000+ staff and clinicians and 12,000+ affiliated physicians currently serve more than 3 million patients with a focus on expanding opportunities to serve patients, people and communities better. Sutter Health provides exceptional, affordable care through its hospitals, medical groups, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care clinics, telehealth, home health and hospice services. Dedicated to transforming healthcare, at Sutter Health, getting better never stops.

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Learn more about how Sutter Health is transforming healthcare at sutterhealth.org and vitals.sutterhealth.org.

INDUSTRY
Hospitals and Health Care
COMPANY
Nonprofit
HEADQUARTERS
Sacramento, California
SIZE
10,001+on LinkedIn
OFFICES
22 on LinkedIn
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Questions about this role

Is this Sutter Health role remote?
Tagged hybrid · 2 days in office.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $129,189–$222,872 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 5-10 years.

The posting, in full

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley This position plans, organizes, monitors, and oversees highly complex projects and project portfolios in support of operational excellence and system integration. This role will be responsible for projects specific to small to mid-scale mergers and acquisitions (M&A) initiatives across Sutter Health from conception to completion. Responsible for project work plan development, the establishment of project communication and risk management plans, workflow process redesign, metric development and return on investment analysis. Provides leadership to cross-functional teams, including overseeing the work of other project manager(s) and project coordinator(s) and providing coaching and mentorship. Perform independently under broad policy guidelines and exercises expert authority over assigned projects. Identifies and escalate issues to project sponsors/owners. Use project management tools and standards as outlined by Sutter Health and the project management institute to ensure projects stay on track to complete deliverables and project integration with other initiatives. Onsite presence required a minimum of two days per week or more as business requires.

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Organization

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview

This position plans, organizes, monitors, and oversees highly complex projects and project portfolios in support of operational excellence and system integration. This role will be responsible for projects specific to small to mid-scale mergers and acquisitions (M&A) initiatives across Sutter Health from conception to completion. Responsible for project work plan development, the establishment of project communication and risk management plans, workflow process redesign, metric development and return on investment analysis. Provides leadership to cross-functional teams, including overseeing the work of other project manager(s) and project coordinator(s) and providing coaching and mentorship. Perform independently under broad policy guidelines and exercises expert authority over assigned projects. Identifies and escalate issues to project sponsors/owners. Use project management tools and standards as outlined by Sutter Health and the project management institute to ensure projects stay on track to complete deliverables and project integration with other initiatives. Onsite presence required a minimum of two days per week or more as business requires.

The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of healthcare mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, and integration methodologies across acute, ambulatory, physician, and post-acute settings. Experience developing and executing integration plans, including Day 1 readiness, operational stabilization, and long-term integration activities. In addition, knowledge of integration governance, workstream management, dependency tracking, risk identification, and executive reporting. Ability to Identify, quantify, track and escalate opportunities for synergy realization and value capture throughout the integration lifecycle to support achievement of strategic transaction objectives. Also, possess strong change management skills with experience leading organizational change, stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and adoption strategies to drive successful project outcomes. Lastly, demonstrated proficiency in using AI-powered tools to enhance productivity, streamline project delivery, synthesize complex information, and support data-driven decision-making

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

  • Master's: Public Health (MPH), Hospital Administration (MHA) or Business Administration (MBA)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE

  • 8 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously and meet tight, often conflicting deadlines.
  • Thorough knowledge of health care delivery and quality improvement.
  • Requires the ability to manage large and diverse teams to deliver results within specified timeframes.
  • Ability to gain cooperation and support through effective use of influence and persuasion.
  • Conceptual, analytical and negotiation skills are necessary, along with skills in solving complex problems and developing actionable recommendations.
  • Skills and experience in solving complex problems and developing actionable recommendations.
  • Must be able to maintain an organized approach, clarity of purpose, and goal orientation in a rapidly changing environment involving multiple stakeholders of various levels from throughout the organization.
  • Must be detail oriented, self directed, and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision/intervention.
  • Must demonstrate a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
  • Must demonstrate ability to cultivate a network within Sutter Health to gain support from senior leaders towards achieving organizational goals.
  • Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, project management, and presentation applications.
  • Exceptional verbal/ written communications and presentation skills to achieve desired outcomes.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $129,188.80 to $193,793.60 / annual salary. Bay Area Pay Range is $148,574.00 to $222,872.00 / annual salary.

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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