Under the supervision of the Performance Excellence Manager, the Care Innovation & Transformation Specialist is responsible for implementation and monitoring of projects with a focus on improvement to support operational and clinical quality initiatives. To manage, within a collaborative environment, the execution of assigned components of strategic initiatives. To partner with stakeholders in development of project plans to ensure implementation of key business initiatives.  To provide project management, facilitation, education, and data analysis support for the improvement of systems and processes. This position functions as an experienced project manager coordinating large-scale singular projects or multiple smaller, less complex projects. Confers with Risk Management, Nursing, Infection Prevention, Information Technology, and physicians to address quality and patient safety concerns. Communicates effectively with multidisciplinary staff.