Perioperative Project Manager

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- Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you're ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience. Location BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital Title Perioperative Project Manager The Perioperative Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple projects by planning, executing, and finalize projects according to timeline and budget. The Project Manager is responsible for the documentation and communication of progress of assigned projects. The Project Manager is responsible for issue tracking and escalation, risk identification and management, and process identification and improvement. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. However, the role requires a high emotional IQ, leadership qualities, and a passion for supporting personal and professional development. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in business, Process or Program Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field. A master's degree, preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manages multiple perioperative initiatives ranging from department-level improvements to enterprise implementations (e.g., OR, Pre-Op/PACU, Sterile Processing, Anesthesia, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology). Develops and maintains integrated project plans (scope, schedule, milestones, dependencies, resources, budget) aligned to perioperative operational priorities. Facilitates and documents project meetings, including agendas, decisions, action items, and follow-up with clinical and operational stakeholders. Provides routine status updates to Perioperative leadership, project sponsors, and impacted departments; communicates impacts to patient care, throughput, and quality. Maintains issue logs; coordinates owners through resolution; escalates barriers appropriately to protect timelines, safety, and operational readiness. Identifies, assesses, and mitigates project risks; develops contingency plans and escalates high-impact risks to sponsors and governance groups. Contributes to standard project management practices (templates, governance, change control, lessons learned) to improve repeatability and outcomes across Perioperative Services.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, 5 years of successful progressive experience in the area of healthcare operations, and 3 years of successful project management experience required. Working knowledge of healthcare operations in inpatient and/or ambulatory setting required Experience with McKesson and Epic information system products preferred Current clinical licensing and board certification required, if applicable. Project Manager Certification (e.g. PMP,ITIL, LEAN, Six Sigma) required or must complete certification within 18 months of hire. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Project Management software Demonstrated experience in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices, and project change management techniques. Ability to create system documentation, project plans, test scripts, and education materials General familiarity of end user business practices, concepts and terminology sufficient to support the applications in a healthcare delivery environment Demonstrated experience in applying process improvement methodologies to projects Demonstrated financial analysis skills Demonstrated ability to prioritize assignments Demonstrated ability to move people to action without direct organizational control Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are required Self-confidence in interpersonal relationships with administrators, physicians, colleagues and staff is necessary Demonstrated ability to write in a clear and concise manner is required Must have skill in developing and presenting formal presentations to groups Excellent customer service skills are necessary for initiation, recommendation, implementation, and follow-up of assigned projects

Desired Qualifications:

Experience leading projects within Perioperative Services and/or surgical services operations (OR, Pre-Op/PACU, Sterile Processing, Anesthesia). Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing, Informatics, or related field. Lean/Six Sigma and/or change management training with demonstrated application to clinical operations (throughput, waste reduction, standard work). Experience supporting clinical systems and perioperative workflows (e.g., Epic OpTime/Anesthesia, scheduling, documentation, preference cards). Experience with perioperative quality, regulatory, and patient safety standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, AORN) as they relate to project work. Demonstrated proficiency with project and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project or equivalent, Teams/SharePoint) and comfort working with clinical data and reporting.

Essential Skills and Responsibilities:

Project Management:

Planning & Delivery:

Defines scope, requirements, success metrics, and deliverables; builds integrated schedules; coordinates perioperative readiness (training, workflow, staffing impacts) for go-lives and operational changes.

Problem Solving & Risk Management:

Uses data and structured analysis to identify root causes, surface constraints, and implement practical solutions; maintains risk/issue logs and drives timely decision-making and escalation.

Organizing & Stakeholder Management:

Coordinates multidisciplinary teams (nursing, anesthesia, surgeons, sterile processing, IT, supply chain); manages dependencies and change control; ensures clear communication of decisions, impacts, and next steps. Leadership and Personal Accountability Builds effective relationships with perioperative physicians, clinical leaders, and frontline staff; establishes credibility through presence, responsiveness, and follow-through. Practices active listening and demonstrates respect for clinical perspectives, competing priorities, and the realities of patient care. Influences without direct authority by aligning stakeholders to shared goals, clarifying roles, and holding teams accountable to commitments. Communicates clearly and consistently with sponsors and teams regarding scope, risks, decisions, and timelines; escalates appropriately to maintain alignment. Promotes team effectiveness by ensuring role clarity, supporting knowledge transfer, and coordinating training/cross-training needed for perioperative operational readiness. Maintains composure in high-acuity, time-sensitive environments; responds professionally during escalations, delays, and competing clinical priorities. Models a calm, solutions-oriented approach and helps create psychological safety for teams to raise concerns and identify risks early. Demonstrates integrity and sound judgment; communicates candidly and constructively while maintaining professionalism in clinically complex situations. Maintains confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and organizational privacy/security standards when handling patient, staff, and operational information. Professional Development Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement by seeking feedback, strengthening project management competencies, and adapting approaches to meet the needs of perioperative operations. Develops and executes an individualized professional development plan that may include project management and perioperative education (e.g., PMI, Lean/Six Sigma, AORN education offerings), workshops, seminars, and internal leadership development programs. This job description does not constitute an exhaustive summary of all job responsibilities, and the department may assign additional duties as needed. Its intent is to provide a general overview of what may typically be expected in this role. Shift First Shift Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Cost Center 5700 Surgery (BMH) Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates ("Bronson") strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration. Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson! Bronson Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900. Today, with a workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area's largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations. Bronson's exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what's right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. What's more, our state-of-the-art, technology and evidence-based processes give us the tools we need to deliver the right care, at the right time. By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one. The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to Bronson Healthcare being ranked by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.