**Description** Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Summary: + The Senior Project Manager is responsible for supporting all special projects needs of the COO's office at HUP, including the liaisons with key stakeholders in the various clinical areas under the COO's portfolio as well as hospital operation departments. The role will play a key part in analysis of market trends and internal performance, the analysis of data in collaboration with experienced data analysts and the production of written reports and oral presentations. This position requires a high degree of sophistication, resourcefulness, and creativity. The position requires the ability to anticipate and deliver upon analytic needs far in advance and a substantial amount of just in time support. This role will be a key member supporting both the COO as well as the Associate COOs and other members of the Senior Operations Leadership team. Responsible for managing the overall projects and program lifecycle by handling the program/project budget, development and management to the plan, coordination with hospital departments and staff, risk assessment and mitigation and problem resolution. Ensures the completion of programs/projects within budgets and project plans and the integration of these new systems with existing clinical, administrative and financial systems. Responsibilities: + Managing projects independently and applying sound judgment in resolving project challengesTracking requests and working with team leadership to triage and prioritize workServing as primary point of contact and team representative to the relevant client groupWorking with stakeholders to identify potential issues or opportunities and develop data-driven work plans to address themOverseeing analysis consistent with the work planWorking with team leadership to vet analysis and ensure analysis qualityCoordinating with team leadership and others, as assigned, to ensure analytics are aligned with team and system imperativesWorking with team leadership to build consensus around key actions arising from their analysisActs as an active and visible leader within the team, including management and mentoring of less experienced Project ManagersSupports maintenance and improvement of quality and patient safety-related data, analytics, and reporting infrastructure as directed by team leadershipShares best practices across entities, service lines and departments Credentials: + Project Management Professional Certification + Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is preferred Education or Equivalent Experience: + Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required) + Education Specialization:in Healthcare, Finance, Business Administration or Management FieldEquivalent Experience 3+ years + Master of Arts or Science (Preferred) + Education Specialization:in Healthcare, Finance, Business Administration or Management FieldEquivalent Experience:•Methodology training or background: e.g. Lean, Six Sigma or similar training We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. REQNUMBER: 246655