Henry Ford Health · 1 month ago
Principal Management Engineer - Full time - Detroit
Warren, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
4+ years expHenry Ford Health System (HFHS) is a community of experts dedicated to helping patients and members succeed. The Principal Management Engineer will collaborate with senior leaders to drive transformative projects, applying various improvement methodologies and mentoring team members to achieve sustainable results.
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Responsibilities
Develops a project scope document and project plan including the gathering of information, estimates of resources required, estimated timeline for completion, background, project objectives, description of proposed approach, deliverables, and a client communication plan
Identifies core processes for end-to-end focus and applies the use of the HFHS Model for Improvement, incorporating the use of PI tools (Lean, six sigma, TOC, etc.) when appropriate
Clearly articulates value propositions and business cases to senior stakeholders across departments, enterprise, or external parties
Leads improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma and other problem-solving methods
Leads the problem-solving process and consistently employs and customizes a combination of problem-solving approaches (analytical, research, creative, facilitative), frameworks, and methodologies to target problems
Leads multiple complex projects and programs through entire life cycle, including complex cross-department projects; manages customer expectations and socializes ideas to gain buy-in (socialization)
Drives implementation of critical business metrics & ongoing end-to-end process reviews including: o Identify key processes and their indicators; o Establish baseline metrics; o Report through financial and business review process; and, o Develop and maximize improvement plans
Provides expertise using basic change management tools and methods to ensure successful and sustainable implementation of improvements
Will coach & mentor team members and process owners to utilize a defined PDCA process improvement methodology, incorporating PI methods that ensure the use and appropriate interpretation of data for decision-making
Effectively adapts to meet the changing needs of client, or project requirements
Proven storyteller with the ability to tailor communication and presentation to appropriate audience (stakeholders, customers, team members) with consistent format and flow for small to large system projects
Effective in multi-mode communications that are timely, accurate, culturally sensitive and appropriately tailored to the audience and situation
Conducts written and oral project updates for senior management and other leaders
Provides expertise using basic change management tools and methods to ensure successful and sustainable implementation of improvements
Guides/coaches team and coaches-up department leaders on different leadership communication approaches - provides insight and feedback on presentation style, communication skills, and tailoring message by anticipating needs of others for specific situations
Actively seeks opportunities for self-improvement through self-awareness and feedback
Developing skills that help provide assistance and serve as a resource to departments and business units in identifying, planning and implementing improvement initiatives, aligned to System goals
Participates and encourages team members to participate in team building activities to enable innovation, communication, collaboration, and productivity
Participates in/delivers training programs to expand knowledge and skills; shares expertise in informal training sessions
Participates, when asked by leadership, in defining department talent strategy and succession planning for key competencies
Develops stakeholder maps for multiple complex projects; identifies decision makers, influencers, and participants; ensures focus on both new and legacy stakeholders relationship building
Able to establish trusted partnerships through credibility, reliability, connection, and presence that promote current and future collaboration, issue resolution, and innovation
Collaborates effectively with multiple levels in the organization and with external parties (e.g. vendors) as needed
Provide expertise and tools to managers, leaders, etc. to develop and sustain process improvements
Incorporates HFHS Mission and citizenship behaviors into daily activities
Displays a positive can-do attitude
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of four (4) years of experience required
Ability to manage, simultaneous assignments with potentially conflicting priorities and deadlines
Ability to be flexible and adaptable while still meeting goals and due dates
Experience applying problem solving approaches
Growing base of analytical/technical, facilitative, and process improvement tools/knowledge
Strong knowledge of effective data gathering techniques
Ability to thrive in a matrixed working environment
Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS' Customer Service Policy
Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services
Preferred
A degree in industrial or related engineering, nursing, business administration (with quality/operations improvement emphasis), healthcare administration (with quality/operations improvement emphasis), organizational development, human factors, a science degree in a related field is preferred
Equivalent industry training and experience preferred
Company
Henry Ford Health
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.27MKey Investors
Mort Harris
2020-06-04Grant· $0.27M
2018-04-09Grant· $20M
2016-12-05Grant· $20M
Leadership Team
Robert Riney
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-11-07
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