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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Strategic Plan Project Manager
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Position Number: 5940159
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Business - Management

Strategic Plan Project Manager

Strategic Plan Project Manager - 35952 University Staff Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine | Department of Family Medicine

Job Title: Strategic Plan Project Manager

Position: #00830203 - Requisition: #35952

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact and guiding strategic initiatives in a mission-driven healthcare environment? The University of Colorado's Department of Family Medicine is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead the execution of our ambitious strategic plan. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of family medicine by collaborating with departmental leaders to implement strategies that improve healthcare delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and foster organizational growth.

The strategic plan is built around five high-level aims:

Patient Care - providing outstanding family medicine to every patient,
Research - creating and disseminating new knowledge,
Training - developing a future integrated family medicine workforce,
Community Engagement - achieving health equity through engagement and advocacy, and
Our People - nurturing a thriving, diverse, and equitable department culture.

As Project Manager, you will oversee the coordination and execution of more than 20 strategies and tactics aligned with these aims. You will work closely with Strategy Champions, who serve as the point people for implementing key tactics, ensuring that efforts are moving forward on schedule, addressing challenges, and maintaining alignment with the department's goals. Your project management skills will be vital in organizing regular status meetings, tracking progress, and reporting updates to the department's Strategic Planning Oversight Committee and stakeholders.

This role will also involve navigating the change management process, helping team members adopt new approaches and work collaboratively toward shared objectives. With your leadership, communication, and coordination, you will create transparency, foster accountability, and ensure that everyone understands the strategic vision and their role in achieving it.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an impactful plan that will enhance patient care, expand excellent education, support innovative research, help connect with communities, and create a more equitable, engaged, and collaborative department. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for driving strategic change and working in a collaborative healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply and help us shape the future of family medicine.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the development of strategic goals/metrics, timelines, and objectives for each initiative.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans to track and monitor progress, ensuring alignment with department objectives.
Manage changes to project scope, timelines, and resources as needed.
Collaborate with Strategy Champions to identify resources required for tactic implementation and delegate tasks effectively.
Lead regular status meetings with Strategy Champions, fostering accountability and addressing obstacles to keep projects on track.
Facilitate communication between cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment with resourcing and objectives.
Report regularly to the Strategic Planning Oversight Committee, synthesizing strategy updates and providing clear insights into project progression and any necessary escalations.
Provide comprehensive progress reports on strategic plan execution for the Department of Family Medicine.
Serve as a guide and point-of-contact for addressing queries related to strategy and tactic implementation.
Act as the primary liaison for departmental communication related to strategic plan progress, keeping all stakeholders informed through status updates, newsletters, or meetings.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3-4 days per week on the Aurora, Colorado Anschutz Medical campus and as needed for in-person meetings. This position is not eligible for full remote work.

Why Join Us:

An Exciting Opportunity: At the University of Colorado's Department of Family Medicine, we are committed to a mission of "To heal, teach, discover, and connect. Together." As a leader in primary care innovation, we strive to provide outstanding family medicine, create, and share new knowledge, train future healthcare professionals, and achieve health equity through community engagement and advocacy.

By joining us, you will be part of a dedicated team working to transform healthcare delivery and improve the lives of patients and communities. Our collaborative, supportive environment empowers staff to contribute to meaningful change and fosters professional growth. You'll have the opportunity to play a key role in advancing our strategic plan and creating lasting, positive impact within a diverse, mission-driven department. Together, we can shape the future of family medicine.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business, project management, healthcare administration, public administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- A combination of education and related professional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Four (4) or more years of project management experience, in strategic planning, organizational change, or business operations.
Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders and tracking progress across various initiatives.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in healthcare, business, or another relevant field.
Five (5) plus years of project management experience, in strategic planning, organizational change, or business operations.
Experience managing large-scale strategic initiatives, particularly in a healthcare or academic environment.
Experience leading cross-functional meetings, presentations to leadership, and team coordination.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders at all levels.
Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills.
Proficiency in creating and maintaining detailed project plans.
Capacity for critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent decision-making.
Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate complex relationships.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high level of discretion in dealing with sensitive information.
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
Proficiency with project management tools, spreadsheets (Excel), and communication platforms (e.g., Outlook, Microsoft Teams).

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Questions should be directed to: Lydia Lyon, lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by February 7^th, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as

$68,463 - $87,085.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
Qualifications

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category
: Business Services Primary Location
: Hybrid Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20148 - SOM-FM GENERAL OPERATIONS Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Jan 17, 2025 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Lydia Lyon Posting Contact Email: lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00830203

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35952&lang=en