Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager will lead and manage various quality improvement projects for the Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Cente (GRC). Position responsibilities include coordinating the research and administrative efforts of project team members; managing relationships with project sponsors and external partners; drafting technical reports and stakeholder communications; providing subject matter expertise on quality improvement and/or health policy projects; and project development, including grant and proposal writing, among other activities (additional details included in Responsibilities (Duties) section below). The Senior Project Manager responsibilities may include project-related research and technical assistance, including drafting and formatting change packages and key driver diagrams, creating, and coaching on QI tools, and basic data analysis (dependent on project needs and proficiency with data analysis software, including Excel, creation of charts and graphs, constructing process metrics, etc.).

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent is required.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of four years of relevant experience with a bachelors degree or relevant experience. Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Additional Desired Qualifications

Advanced degree and training and/or experience in quality improvement science included but not limited to the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Breakthrough Series Model, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), or Lean Tools is preferred.

The Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Centers mission is to identify, research, and spread innovative practices to improve access to quality healthcare for all Ohioans through partnerships with healthcare, state, and academic leaders. The GRCs current work encompasses critical issues in public health and health services, including maternal and infant mortality, behavioral health, Medicaid participation, management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, improved health outcomes, and health system payment innovation. See more about GRCs project work here: https://grc.osu.edu/Projects

The GRC is a family-friendly workplace that supports in-person and hybrid-remote work arrangements. Our philosophy is to provide staff with the training, mentorship and professional development opportunities needed to meet their professional goals, and to proactively develop GRCs future leadership from within the organization.