UChicago Medicine · 1 day ago
Program Director, Capital Projects
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$176K/yr - $245K/yr
8+ years expUChicago Medicine is a world-class academic healthcare system seeking a Program Director for Capital Projects. The role focuses on overseeing the scope, schedule, budget, and quality of significant projects, including a new Cancer Center and the relocation of the Central Lab, while providing strategic leadership and operational support throughout the project lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Plan operations, workflow development, equipment confirmation and coordination, departmental communication, training and future state work planning for capital project across UChicago Medicine including, but not limited to the relocation of our central lab, new construction of our cancer center, and new clinic expansions into Northwest Indiana
Participate in Planning meetings, Operational Excellence events, development of standard work and departmental readiness efforts
Serve as key contributor for architectural design review and validation
Departmental move and relocation planning
Support for other Strategic and Capital projects
Actively manage human, capital, and operational resources to support projects valued in the millions
Manage the complexities of the specifications, design, construction, equipment, regulatory, and activation of these projects and act as department liaison and move captain for all move-related activities
Support operational and equipment planning, departmental preparation and training
Coordinate the work of internal resources, as well as consultants and contractors to develop and meet schedule milestones
Support the functions of the Director, Operational Planning and the project team by assisting with communication and reporting out on schedule and budgetary milestones to UChicago Medicine leadership
Organize operations planning teams and convene group efforts related to the development of policies, procedures, and workflow, which may include the following: Scope of services, standards of care, regulatory requirements, performance metrics/targets, departmental floor plans, supply and medical equipment plans, staffing plans, workflow diagrams, procedural narratives, training plans, budget, communication plans, transition plans, migration plans, and patient move plans
Demonstrate personal leadership qualities and business acumen essential to operate effectively within the institution
Foster efforts to positively impact the organization’s visibility, image, and relationship with its surrounding community
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or related field required
8 years relevant healthcare experience required
Excellent written and oral communication skills with all levels of staff
Ability to speak articulately in high-level forums and to answer difficult questions with confidence
Strong analytical and organizational skills to manage large projects and work effectively in multidisciplinary groups
Skilled problem solver who functions well in a deadline-driven environment while demonstrating the ability to receive and decipher information clearly and concisely
High degree of computer competency, including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and schedule programs
Microsoft Office software competency to include Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, and Project Management software applications such as MS Project
Preferred
Master Degree preferred
Prior experience managing high profile, large projects in a hospital or healthcare environment is highly desirable
Benefits
Full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine
Company
UChicago Medicine
The University of Chicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medicine since 1927, when we cared for our first patients.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$112.4MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2019-04-10Grant· $9M
2018-10-14Grant· $3.4M
2017-05-24Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Ivan Samstein
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, University of Chicago Medicine
Jason Keeler
Executive Vice President and COO
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