Schedule Weekly Hours:
40We are seeking a Program Manager for Health Equity & Belonging to lead and coordinate enterprise-wide initiatives aimed at advancing health equity and fostering a sense of belonging for all. This role involves planning, developing, and maintaining systems while promoting a collaborative and innovative environment across all teams. The Program Manager will ensure high-quality, meaningful connections with all stakeholders, supporting improvement activities to enhance health equity and belonging among patients, staff, and the communities we serve.
What you’ll do:
Develop execution plans and coordination of work activities associated with the enterprise-wide strategic priority.
Leverage advanced concepts and project management tools to manage the implementation and maintenance of designated programs.
Plan, develop, and maintain systems and procedures and act as a liaison between regions, departments, and outside communities.
Stay versatile and demonstrate notable accountability, monitoring and predictability in the delivery of projects.
Coaches and mentors others in their Area of Responsibility (AOR), while building cohesive, high-functioning relationships with key stakeholders across the enterprise.
Ensures project-related activities stay within set budgetary tiers.
Provides age-appropriate care/service as applicable to role
Assures reliable, predictable outcomes and no needless waits
Uses Information Systems to their full capability
Duties as defined by specific department (if applicable)
Attends regularly-scheduled and assigned shifts
What you’ll need:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, clinical or a related field required.
Certifications: Change Agent or Master Change Agent certification required within one year of hire. Project Management Professional certification preferred.
Experience: Eight years of project management experience preferably in a healthcare setting required.
Why Emplify Health?
Tailored Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that varies based on your location. To learn more about the specific benefits available in your area, please inquire with the recruiter during the application process.
Flexible work location: While this role offers some flexibility in work location, candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of La Crosse or Green Bay, WI due to frequent on-site needs.
At Emplify Health, we believe in leading with love and fostering a culture of belonging and excellence. If you share our values and are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact on our workforce, we invite you to submit your application.
ONE SYSTEM, ONE VISION: Emplify Health is a large and growing health system with a strong presence in the region. We operate 11 hospitals, more than 100 clinics, and employ over 14,000 teammates across 35 counties in 4 states.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267
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