Sr. Project Manager (Full Time) West Des Moines, Iowa

The Iowa Clinic

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Looking for a career where you love what you do and who you do it with? You’re in the right place.Healthcare here is different – we’re locally owned and led by our physicians, and all decisions are always made right here in Central Iowa.By working at The Iowa Clinic, you’ll get to make a difference while seeing a difference in our workplace. Because as one clinic dedicated to exceptional care, we’re committed to exceeding expectations, showing compassion and collaborating to provide the kind of care most of us got into this business to deliver in the first place.Think you’ve got what it takes to join our TIC team? Keep reading…A day in the life…The Iowa Clinic is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives that drive strategic growth, operational excellence and exceptional patient experience. This role will oversee a variety of projects spanning technology, finance, analytics, construction, clinical operations, patient experience and system integrations. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in healthcare settings, a solid foundation in technology implementation, construction project experience, and a proven ability to navigate matrixed organizations and work with all levels of the organization.Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end project management for enterprise initiatives, including clinical workflow optimization, IT system rollouts, construction planning, and business development projects
  • Develop comprehensive project charters, scopes, schedules, resource plans, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders across departments
  • Establish clear communication and governance frameworks to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely decision-making
  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement and change management across clinical, operational, administrative, and executive teams
  • Coordinate with IT, HR, facilities, marketing, operations, finance, analytics and clinical departments to ensure integrated project planning and execution
  • Serve as a liaison between The Iowa Clinic and third-party vendors, including architects, contractors, and technology partners as needed
  • Oversee project risk management, proactively identifying issues and implementing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track
  • Prepare and deliver executive-level updates and presentations, translating complex issues into clear action plans and recommendations
  • Monitor and evaluate project performance, including outcomes, KPIs, and post-implementation reviews to ensure sustainability and ROI
  • Develop organizational project processes and standards in a disciplined and thoughtful way
  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement by establishing best practices in project management tools and methodologies
  • Manage multiple, concurrent projects in a fast-paced, matrixed healthcare environment with shifting priorities and cross-functional dependencies
  • Maintains awareness of workload of co-workers and offers assistance as appropriate.
  • Participates in management, departmental and interdepartmental meetings as assigned.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
  • Demonstrated experience working in a matrixed organization, managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
  • Some Salesforce or other CRM implementation and/or project management experience is required
  • Strong technology and IT project background, including experience with system integrations and digital tools
  • Some experience with construction or facility buildout projects is highly preferred
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with individuals across all levels of an organization
  • Extremely detail oriented, with excellent follow through
  • Leads through influence to hold team members accountable and keep projects running on time and on budget
  • Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, or similar)
This job might be for you if…Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, healthcare administration, information systems or a related fieldLicensure/Certification: Project Management Certification required – PMP, CAPM or similar, Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus!Work Experience: 7-10 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in a healthcare or clinical setting.Know someone else who might be a great fit for this role? Share it with them!What’s in it for you
  • One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing
  • Employee incentives to share in the Clinic’s success
  • Generous PTO accruals
  • and paid holidays
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits
  • Training and development programs
  • Opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night… we could go on and on
  • Monthly departmental celebrations, jeans days and clinic-wide competitions
  • Employee rewards and recognition program
  • Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives
  • Employee feedback surveys
  • All employee meetings, team huddles and transparent communication

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