Manager, Operations Activation - Program & Perform Mgmt Office - FT Days

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Job description

Overview:
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only , and American College of Surgeons-verified , and . UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Responsibilities:
Position Summary:

The incumbent will play a large part in the success of UCI Health's strategic initiatives. This position manages complex projects that drive sustainable, measurable change. Develops and implements strategic priorities for Operations Activation. Plans and leads multiple projects from beginning to end using UCI Health tools and methods. Identifies best practices and designs solutions with stakeholders. Leverages data systems to build a robust fact base, quantify financial and operational benefits, and prioritize efforts. Provides insightful analyses and communicates recommended actions. Builds and embeds performance management processes to sustain change.

Qualifications:
Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our and .

Required Qualifications:

Understands and has significant experience in the use of tools for process improvement to include lean methodologies, project management, change management, and other improvement techniques

Understanding of business planning including analysis, budgeting, feasibility studies, and implementation.

Strong project management skills

Strong facilitation skills

Results-oriented change agent who is an effective business systems thinker

Proven ability to quickly develop credibility with various/all constituencies

Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, Access and PowerPoint, and statistical data analysis software and other desktop applications

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Must be results-driven to drive quantifiable results

Internal or external process improvement, management consulting or strategy consulting (or equivalent experience)

Good team leadership and motivational skills and good creative problem solving skills

Experience with structured Change Management methodologies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Effective communicator able to understand the needs of a variety of audience members and tailor a message accordingly

Bachelor's degree

Analytical ability to develop, analyze and interpret application of data

Ability to plan, set expectations (for self and others), and accomplish multiple objectives within specific timeframes.

Ability to manage risk and ambiguity on a project

Ability to maintain an organized approach, clarity of purpose, and goal orientation in a rapidly changing environment involving multiple stakeholders of various levels from throughout the organization.

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree

Knowledge of healthcare market, government rules and regulations

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

Background Check and Live Scan

Legal Right to Work in the United States

Vaccination Policies

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

E-Verify

Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page:

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC .

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at or at (phone number removed), Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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