Operational Strategic Initiatives Specialist II - Ambulatory Transformations

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General Description:

The Operational Strategic Initiatives II leads and delivers cross‑functional initiatives that support OU Health’s clinical, operational, academic, and research objectives. This role serves as a project manager that is accountable for managing scope, timelines, resources, risks, and deliverables from initiation through closeout, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and aligned with organizational priorities.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Lead assigned projects from initiation through completion, including development of project charters, scope, work plans, timelines, and budgets

• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration among clinical, academic, and administrative stakeholders to ensure project alignment and execution

• Proactively manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests using established governance processes

• Monitor progress against defined milestones, KPIs, and outcomes; prepare executive‑level status reports and dashboards

• Support process improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, safety, patient experience, and financial performance

• Coordinate internal and external resources, including vendors or consultants, as applicable

• Ensure project deliverables are operationally feasible, compliant with healthcare regulations, and successfully transitioned to operational owners

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders by providing data‑driven insights, recommendations, and problem‑solving support

• Apply standardized project management tools and methodologies consistently across initiatives

• Support organizational change management and communication plans associated with major initiatives

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.

Experience: At least 3 years experience in healthcare required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Six Sigma Green Belt or Green Belt II certification within 24 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Strong working knowledge of healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and academic medical center environments

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities

• Advanced skills in project planning, execution, risk management, and performance tracking

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and influence skills, including working effectively with physicians and senior leaders

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level reporting

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and thrive in a matrixed organization

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.