Ashe Memorial Hospital · 1 month ago
Operational Excellence Project Manager (FT)
Jefferson, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAshe Memorial Hospital is dedicated to delivering high-quality patient-centered healthcare. The Healthcare Operational Excellence Project Manager is responsible for leading strategic improvement initiatives, applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and patient throughput.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Lead and manage large-scale projects that focus on operational efficiency, quality outcomes, and patient flow
Collaborate with executives and department leaders to identify improvement opportunities and prioritize initiatives
Apply techniques of Lean, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, data collection and analysis, ARCIE models, action plans, and other performance improvement methodologies to redesign processes and eliminate waste
Select, create, interpret and teach data display/analysis techniques and statistical process control tools (i.e., Pareto chart, Histogram, Run Chart, Control charts, etc.)
Create, interpret and teach logic and process analysis tools (i.e., Flowcharts, Cause and Effect, Root Cause Analysis, etc.)
Facilitate workshops, Kaizen events, and training sessions to engage staff in process improvement
Track, measure, and report project outcomes using key performance indicators (KPIs)
Develop and maintain project documentation, including charters, timelines, and progress reports
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory and accreditation requirements related to quality and operational improvement
Promote a culture of continuous improvement by coaching leaders and staff in Lean principles and change management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, nursing, or related field
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in project management or process improvement within a healthcare environment
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams in operational or quality improvement initiatives
Strong communication, facilitation, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
Proficiency in data analysis, performance measurement, and reporting tools
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt strongly preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other project management certification required
Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.)
All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption)
Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer
Company
Ashe Memorial Hospital
Ashe Memorial Hospital provides world-class medical care.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase