We're seeking a Business Initiatives (BI) Consultant II to join our team! The Business Initiatives Consultant is a member of the Transformation Management Office and is responsible for actively supporting and/or leading all activities in a project life-cycle (initiation planning, executing/controlling, and closing) of various sizes and complexity related to the strategic plan for the enterprise.   

In this role, you'll serve as a role model to the organization in projecting an enterprise-wide viewpoint, providing high quality project management and analysis for an array of clinical and operational issues. This person partners with key organizational and operational leaders (including enterprise C-Suite) to identify and achieve priorities, goals, and objectives for each initiative.   

Location: Remote with strong preference for candidates residing within the UPH geographies of Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin.

Hours: Monday-Friday, Days

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. 

What are team member vaccine requirements?  

As part of keeping our communities safe and healthy, all team members must be vaccinated for influenza and Tdap, provide proof of immunity to MMR and varicella, and be tested for tuberculosis.  New hires must submit proof of vaccination or an approved exemption to begin work. If you have questions, please contact a recruiter or ask at any time during the interview process. UPH strongly recommends that all team members receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine, and at this time, UnityPoint Health – Meriter requires Covid-19 vaccination or an approved exemption. 

What You'll Do:

• Provides leadership in the integration/implementation of initiatives with cross functional business partners
• Facilitates the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables 
• Responsible for managing the day-to-day operational aspects of a project: 
• Identify resources and establish project schedules 
• Move projects forward and accelerate progress 
• Provide first line support to improvement teams 
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation 
• Provide input and assist in the development of project materials 
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks 
• Prepares communication plan and materials to socialize and gain buy-in of related business plans to management

• Develops metrics and tracking/evaluating performance of programs, services and initiatives, providing updates to stakeholders on progress as well as problems and solutions 
• Works collaboratively with system and other regions on system objectives. Maintains collegial relationships with leaders in other regions to share best practices and learnings

What You'll Need:

Education:

• Associate Degree in Healthcare, Project Management or Process Redesign/Improvement or related field.

• Equivalent education and work experience will be accepted only if previous experience is directly relevant.  

Experience:

At least five years’ experience in project management or process redesign/improvement. 

Experience managing projects in a healthcare setting highly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills 
• Strong project management skills 
• Strong written and oral communicator 
• Facilitation skills 
• Demonstrate ability to utilize effective, appropriate, and diplomatic oral written 
  communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, planning and evaluation skills 
  
• Self-directed, agility to make quality, independent decisions