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Project Manager

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes.They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do.

Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Operational Excellence team in the role of Project Manager.

The Project Manager provides strategic project management support for community health initiatives aligned with IU Health Impact priorities and regional health improvement goals across the North Region. Reporting through Operational Excellence with Health Impact as the primary focus, this role manages project portfolios, stakeholder engagement, performance monitoring, and data-informed continuous improvement. The position serves as a key project partner between IU Health, community organizations, public health agencies, and regional stakeholders to advance evidence-based strategies that address social determinants of health and improve overall community outcomes.

Reports to: Director-Operational Excellence

Direct Reports: None

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent years of experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant Project Management experience required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Healthcare Industry experience a plus.
• Experience working in a complex, matrix environment.

• Strategic Planning & Implementation: Partner with leaders to translate Health Impact priorities into clear project plans, milestones, workstreams, and sustainability strategies.
• Portfolio & Operations Management: Oversee a complex portfolio of community health programs utilizing standardized project management methodologies. Manage timelines, resource allocations, action ownership, risk escalation, and ROI tracking.
• Stakeholder & Community Engagement: Convene and facilitate multidisciplinary workgroups and external community partnerships to ensure coordinated program execution.
• Workforce & Leadership Coordination: Maintain line-of-sight to Community Health Worker programming to promote alignment between regional efforts and system leadership.
• Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement: Partner with analytics teams to review population health data, assess program effectiveness, translate findings into countermeasures, and present executive dashboards.
• Technical Assistance & Capacity Building: Develop standard project tools and templates while supporting capacity-building efforts for internal and community partners.
• Risk Management & Process Excellence: Apply Operational Excellence, change management, and structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve barriers and standardize successful practices.
• Operational Excellence Team Integration: Function as an active member of the North Region Operational Excellence team, maintaining at least 4 days per week onsite and participating in daily huddles, weekly forums, monthly team meetings, and assigned projects.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.