Project Leader, Operations Improvement In Illinois Job Details

1.     Bachelor?s degree in business, Management Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Organizational Behavior, or related field required, graduate level degree in an applicable discipline and direct patient care (clinical) experience highly desired.

2.     Three (3) ? five (5) years demonstrated project management experience required.

3.     Six Sigma Green Belt Training required; Black Belt preferred (Black Belt certification within 6 months of hire)

4.     Minimum three (3) years experience leading system wide project implementations, with priority given to LEAN/DMAIC project implementations.

5.     Three (3) ? five (5) years experience managing teams.

6.     Experience leading projects directed at improving health outcomes, patient safety, productivity management.

7.     Experience in the application of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Health Care criteria strongly preferred.

8.     Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analysis, draw appropriate conclusions, and convey recommendations to all levels of the organization through written reports and group presentations.

9.     Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and to promote cooperation, collaboration, and high performance within and across disciplines.

10.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

11.  Ability to work independently and to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

12.  Strong, analytical, planning, problem-solving and organizational skills.

13.  Strong sense of ownership and high level of accountability.

14.  Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, project, and presentation computer application software. Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Project, and Power Point) is strongly preferred.