Job Description
We are seeking a results-driven Project Manager to support the strategic direction of the Practice Plan and lead high-impact initiatives aligned with executive leadership priorities. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, supporting Management Operating Review (MOR) processes, and leading cross-functional process improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in Lean Six Sigma, change management, and data-driven decision-making, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include leading process improvement projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, streamlining operations, and implementing action plans that deliver measurable outcomes. Proficiency in data analysis, analytics, and performance measurement is essential to ensure alignment with organizational goals and to drive improvements in efficiency, resource utilization, and revenue growth.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!
Position Summary:
The Operational Excellence Project Manager performs cross-functional, enterprise, department, and clinic-level project management. Responsible for the development and implementation of project management activities in support of UT Physicians and Operational Excellence process improvement projects. Utilizes extensive project management and Lean Six Sigma skills to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely delivery and implementation of project deliverables while meeting stakeholder requirements and effectively managing project scope.
Position Key Accountabilities:
• Serves as a primary contact within the Operational Excellence Team for consultation, planning, execution, management, and reporting of multiple continuous improvement projects that align with the organization's performance goals that have a direct impact on operations. Maintains consistency in deliverables and develops effective plans to meet deadlines. Proactively engages necessary parties across the UTHealth enterprise.
• Coordinates and performs assessments of the business via observation, data analytics, metric trends, financials, best practice measures, policies and procedures, evaluation of customer expectations, business drivers, and regulatory guidelines to identify, plan, and execute performance improvement projects. Documents processes, current and future state, to facilitate improvement. Keeps projects on track while managing risks and ensuring quality control.
• Provides effective leadership, guidance, and critical communications to key stakeholders and the project team. Coordinates synthesis of findings to prepare comprehensive reports, including recommendations and key messages, into gold standard documentation and presentations: to assist appropriate leaders in developing and implementing solutions. Makes recommendations for and/or facilitates problem resolution where appropriate.
• Serves as a project manager, utilizing proven best practice techniques and methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma, to execute data manipulation and analytical analysis that supports leadership's decision-making processes. Responsible for coordinating and providing effective presentations in-person and electronically to leadership and employees. Works with internal UTH leadership, UTH departments, and vendors to coordinate, plan, assign, and review project plans and deliverables.
• Identifies needs, coordinates, and develops policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure effective operations. Analyzes established Operational Excellence processes and procedures for continual improvement. Facilitates and/or makes recommendations for improvements, coordinating project teams and engaging appropriate leaders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) by American Society for Quality (ASQ), Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC), International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC), or Lean Six Sigma Institute (LSSI) preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) by Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree required
May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Minimum Experience:
5 years of relevant work experience including leadership experience (formal or informal) and managing performance improvement projects required
Experience with Project Management techniques, certification preferred
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!
Position Summary:
The Operational Excellence Project Manager performs cross-functional, enterprise, department, and clinic-level project management. Responsible for the development and implementation of project management activities in support of UT Physicians and Operational Excellence process improvement projects. Utilizes extensive project management and Lean Six Sigma skills to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely delivery and implementation of project deliverables while meeting stakeholder requirements and effectively managing project scope.
Position Key Accountabilities:
• Serves as a primary contact within the Operational Excellence Team for consultation, planning, execution, management, and reporting of multiple continuous improvement projects that align with the organization's performance goals that have a direct impact on operations. Maintains consistency in deliverables and develops effective plans to meet deadlines. Proactively engages necessary parties across the UTHealth enterprise.
• Coordinates and performs assessments of the business via observation, data analytics, metric trends, financials, best practice measures, policies and procedures, evaluation of customer expectations, business drivers, and regulatory guidelines to identify, plan, and execute performance improvement projects. Documents processes, current and future state, to facilitate improvement. Keeps projects on track while managing risks and ensuring quality control.
• Provides effective leadership, guidance, and critical communications to key stakeholders and the project team. Coordinates synthesis of findings to prepare comprehensive reports, including recommendations and key messages, into gold standard documentation and presentations: to assist appropriate leaders in developing and implementing solutions. Makes recommendations for and/or facilitates problem resolution where appropriate.
• Serves as a project manager, utilizing proven best practice techniques and methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma, to execute data manipulation and analytical analysis that supports leadership's decision-making processes. Responsible for coordinating and providing effective presentations in-person and electronically to leadership and employees. Works with internal UTH leadership, UTH departments, and vendors to coordinate, plan, assign, and review project plans and deliverables.
• Identifies needs, coordinates, and develops policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure effective operations. Analyzes established Operational Excellence processes and procedures for continual improvement. Facilitates and/or makes recommendations for improvements, coordinating project teams and engaging appropriate leaders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) by American Society for Quality (ASQ), Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC), International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC), or Lean Six Sigma Institute (LSSI) preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) by Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree required
May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Minimum Experience:
5 years of relevant work experience including leadership experience (formal or informal) and managing performance improvement projects required
Experience with Project Management techniques, certification preferred
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Operational Excellence Project Manager- Clinical Operations position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Houston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
