Spend Management Program Manager
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title
Position Summary / Career Interest:
Supports Spend Management by managing the portfolio of strategic and operational projects across the organization that are aimed at reducing costs improving efficiencies and driving innovative practices. Works collaboratively with leaders and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate the implementation of Spend Managements strategic goals. The program manager evaluates the impact of system wide initiatives and strategies that impact stakeholders in all sectors of the enterprise while generating a patient-centered experience. Will also play a key role in supporting the governance of the Spend Management Center of Excellence.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Works with department leaders in support of improvement activities as they relate to Spend Managements strategic goals.
- Collaborates in a multidisciplinary team environment to produce positive organizational outcomes.
- Facilitates bringing together leaders and other subject matter experts to consult on roadmaps priorities and best practices.
- Directs multiple large-scale projects simultaneously that are expected to improve performance implement best practices and drive innovation.
- Ensures the program portfolio has the infrastructure and resources required to drive strategic goals forward.
- Supports governance needs of Spend Managements Center of Excellence.
- Establishes collaborative relationships with project sponsors project oversight group members process owners and key stakeholders.
- Manages and maintains project schedule and milestones through project team status assessments and measurements; reviews and manages all changes to the requirements through a formally defined scope change process.
- Provides active tracking tools and summaries for all projects and summarizes individual project progress and risks to senior leadership.
- Monitors project timelines to ensure resources are available to achieve desired outcomes.
- Develops communication and escalation pathways to ensure alignment and reduce risk as it relates to process improvement and transformational initiatives.
- Researches and brings forward best practices from other health care organizations.
- Keeps up to date with recent trends and developments in process innovation and project management in the healthcare and related industries.
- Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
- 5 or more years of experience in a health care environment supply chain or a related field. AND
- 3 or more years of experience managing projects and their deliverables.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Masters Degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
Required Licensure and Certification
- TUKH Organizational Improvement Certification within 1 Year
Time Type:
Full timeJob Requisition ID:
R-49284Important information for you to know as you apply:
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age disability veteran status genetic information or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity Equity & Inclusion.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link .
Employment with the health system is contingent upon among other things agreeing to the and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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About Company
The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education.
