Project Manager IV - Greater Central Coast Strategic Initiatives & Operational Excellence
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Organization:
SC - Sansum ClinicPosition Overview:
This role supports Greater Central Coast (GCC) Division executive leaders and key stakeholders in advancing strategic and operational priorities across the division. The position provides leadership and oversight for complex initiatives requiring cross-functional coordination, governance, performance monitoring, and alignment with division and enterprise objectives.Job Description:
EDUCATION:
- Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
- Bachelor's: Degree in business administration, health care administration, public health administration, or other related field
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
- 8 years of recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Thorough knowledge of the project management processes, including planning tasks and allocating resources, risk management, issues management, time management, financial management, quality management, monitoring and reporting, documentation and record keeping.
- Significant business background sufficient to understand the operations and technical issues involved with the project and industry, to be able to anticipate and identify obstacles, and make accurate decisions and recommendations.
- Ability to provide direction, monitor, train, coach and assign work to project staff.
- Interpersonal skills; the ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of experience; competence in clear, concise and tactful communication with management, vendors, peers and staff.
- Adaptability and flexibility including ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change.
- Ability to plan and facilitate meetings.
- Thorough knowledge of principles of Lean management systems.
- Ability to gain cooperation and support through effective use of influence and persuasion required.
- Conceptual, analytical and negotiation skills are necessary, along with skills in solving moderately-complex problems and developing actionable recommendations.
Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeDays of the Week:
Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:
OccasionallyBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
ExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $117,436.80 to $176,155.20 / annual salaryThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, public health administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may substitute
- 8 years of recent relevant experience
- Thorough knowledge of project management processes, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, issue management, time management, financial management, quality management, monitoring, reporting, and documentation
- Business knowledge sufficient to understand project and industry operations and technical issues
- Ability to direct, monitor, train, coach, and assign work to project staff
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with management, vendors, peers, and staff
- Adaptability and flexibility in managing deadlines, ambiguity, and change
- Ability to plan and facilitate meetings
- Thorough knowledge of Lean management system principles
- Ability to gain cooperation and support through influence and persuasion
- Conceptual, analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and recommendation-development skills
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with broad networks and strong wellness support. Family coverage is characterized as low-cost or nearly free in some plan options, reinforcing perceived value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include employer matching and, in some cases, a pension after a tenure threshold. Supplemental protections like life and disability insurance add to the overall financial security package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is framed as generous, with examples of sizable PTO allotments early in tenure. Additional supports such as flexible scheduling and leave programs contribute to a sense of time-off breadth.
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