Project Manager IV, Operational Excellence, Pipeline and Margin Improvement

Sutter Health

Project Manager IV overseeing complex projects and portfolios for operational excellence at Sutter Health. Leading cross-functional teams, managing risks, and ensuring project deliverables.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeSacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $129,188 - $193,794 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise with a focus on operational excellence, system integration, and quality improvement in healthcare. Capable of developing performance metrics, managing cross-functional teams, and utilizing project management tools to drive successful project outcomes.

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Project Management SkillsHealthcare Delivery KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership and Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Project Work Plan DevelopmentRisk Management PlanningWorkflow Process RedesignMetric DevelopmentReturn on Investment AnalysisPerformance Dashboard DevelopmentKPI DevelopmentProblem SolvingNegotiation SkillsDetail Orientation

Soft Skills

Influence and PersuasionCustomer Service FocusOrganizational SkillsClarity of PurposeGoal Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsSpreadsheet ApplicationsWord Processing ApplicationsPresentation Applications

Industry Keywords

Operational ExcellenceSystem IntegrationQuality ImprovementHealthcare

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plans, organizes, monitors, and oversees highly complex projects and project portfolios in support of operational excellence and system integration.
Responsible for project work plan development, the establishment of project communication and risk management plans, workflow process redesign, metric development and return on investment analysis.
Provides leadership to cross-functional teams, including overseeing the work of other project manager(s) and project coordinator(s) and providing coaching and mentorship.
Identifies and escalates issues to project sponsors/owners.
Uses project management tools and standards to ensure projects stay on track to complete deliverables and project integration with other initiatives.
Interprets operational and financial performance data, identify root causes, and translate insights into actionable improvement plans.
Develop performance dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting to support operational decision-making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8 years recent relevant experience.
Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously and meet tight, often conflicting deadlines.
Thorough knowledge of health care delivery and quality improvement.
Ability to gain cooperation and support through effective use of influence and persuasion.
Conceptual, analytical and negotiation skills are necessary, along with skills in solving complex problems and developing actionable recommendations.
Must be able to maintain an organized approach, clarity of purpose, and goal orientation in a rapidly changing environment involving multiple stakeholders of various levels from throughout the organization.
Must be detail oriented, self directed, and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision/intervention.
Must demonstrate a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
Must demonstrate ability to cultivate a network within Sutter Health to gain support from senior leaders towards achieving organizational goals.
Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, project management, and presentation applications.
Exceptional verbal/ written communications and presentation skills to achieve desired outcomes.

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