Harris Health ยท 2 hours ago
Materials Sr. Project Manager
Greater Houston
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expHarris Health is seeking a Materials Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and quality assurance of District Information Technology Systems in support of the Supply Chain procurement process for hospital supplies. The role involves consulting with IT on system upgrades, evaluating supply chain processes for improvements, and managing the Materials Management Help Desk.
Hospital & Health Care
Hiring Manager
William "Bill" Howard - RACR, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Responsibilities
Conducts strategic reviews of existing and future Materials Management software configuration requirements to support the needs of the growing Hospital District
Analyzes existing Clinical department supply chain processes, applies best practices and proposes enhancements to improve quality and efficiency, and cost effectiveness
Provides daily oversight of all Materials Management Information Systems to ensure delivery of very high levels of reliability and quality assurance
Acts as a central point of contact for all technical matters related to Materials Management Software Systems Key District employee for technical matters
Manages all matters related to the District's Item Master File to ensure the highest possible quality and synchronization between the various Materials Systems that utilize the Item Master File
Assists with the development of the Annual Capital and Operating Budget and conducts the related financial analysis. Conducts ROI analysis for MMA Capital Projects Zero-bases Operating Expenses to eliminate year-over-year waste
Collaborates with IT technicians on Materials Management software troubleshooting, upgrades and implementations. Requires strong IT skill set for direct collaboration with IT
Proposes cost reduction projects and leads other departments through the phases of project development and implementation. Functions as a project consultant in support of departments impacted by supply chain through out the District
Prepares operational analyses and reports as required by senior management and other departments. Communicates results of operations using key metrics to Senior Management
Oversees Materials Management Help Desk which provides District-wide user support for all Materials Systems. Addresses all elevated issues on an as needed basis
Assists the Administrative Director with other special projects as needed
Provide systems training to MMA staff and other District departments as needed. Provides technical training to MMA staff to improve staff efficiency and effectiveness
Acknowledges all requests using ServiceFirst communication response to demonstrate professionalism in all activities when representing Materials Management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business or Information Systems or in Healthcare-related field with demonstrated proficiency in management of information systems, database applications and spreadsheet applications
Masters Degree in Materials Management or Business Administration
Eight plus (8+) years of experience in Materials Management, Healthcare experience preferred
Six (6) years of experience working with purchasing and inventory management systems, database and spreadsheet application
Five plus (5+) years of experience in business process improvement and cost reduction. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Five plus (5+) years of experience in Support Management Roles within Materials Management
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking) communication skills
Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports) communication skills
Analytical skills
Knowledge of Medical Terms
Research skills
Statistical skills
Word Processing skills
PC skills
Flexible work schedule
Ability to travel between Harris Health facilities and vendors
Company
Harris Health
At Harris Health, we champion better health for our patients, their families and our community, by connecting all to an integrated healthcare system that provides high-quality healthcare.
5001-10000 employees
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