Project Manager IV, Operational Excellence, Mergers & Acquisitions

Sutter Health

Project Manager overseeing healthcare mergers and acquisitions initiatives at Sutter Health. Planning and leading projects from conception to completion in operational excellence.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeSacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $129,188 - $193,793 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management for healthcare mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on integration methodologies, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects while ensuring operational excellence.

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Project ManagementHealthcare Mergers And AcquisitionsIntegration MethodologiesRisk ManagementCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project Work Plan DevelopmentMetric DevelopmentReturn On Investment AnalysisWorkflow Process RedesignIntegration Plan ExecutionOperational StabilizationDependency TrackingExecutive ReportingQuality ImprovementNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingInfluence And PersuasionCustomer Service FocusOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsSpreadsheet ApplicationsWord Processing ApplicationsPresentation Applications

Industry Keywords

Healthcare DeliveryOperational ExcellenceM&A InitiativesStakeholder EngagementDay 1 Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position plans, organizes, monitors, and oversees highly complex projects and project portfolios in support of operational excellence and system integration.
This role will be responsible for projects specific to small to mid-scale mergers and acquisitions (M&A) initiatives across Sutter Health from conception to completion.
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.
Perform independently under broad policy guidelines and exercises expert authority over assigned projects.
Identifies and escalate issues to project sponsors/owners.
Use project management tools and standards as outlined by Sutter Health and the project management institute to ensure projects stay on track to complete deliverables and project integration with other initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of healthcare mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, and integration methodologies across acute, ambulatory, physician, and post-acute settings.
Experience developing and executing integration plans, including Day 1 readiness, operational stabilization, and long-term integration activities.
In addition to knowledge of integration governance, workstream management, dependency tracking, risk identification, and executive reporting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
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.
Requires the ability to manage large and diverse teams to deliver results within specified timeframes.
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.

Benefits

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