Strategic Project Manager

Job Summary:

Serves as a key partner to the system leadership, driving the execution of high-impact strategic initiatives that advance the organization's mission, growth, and long-term planning objectives. This role acts as a trusted advisor and right hand to senior leadership, ensuring that priority projects are delivered efficiently, tracked rigorously, and aligned with organizational goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leads strategic initiatives from concept to completion, managing scope, timelines, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful execution.

• Translates executive leadership vision into structured project plans with defined milestones, deliverables, and measurable outcomes.

• Ensures alignment with organizational strategy, connecting project objectives to system-wide goals and long-term growth priorities.

• Partners directly with Executive Vice Presidents, serving as a strategic advisor and providing insights, recommendations, and decision support.

• Develops and maintains executive-level communications, including presentations, dashboards, and status reports for senior and board-level audiences.

• Establishes and oversees project governance, using performance metrics, KPIs, and timelines to monitor progress and drive accountability.

• Anticipates and resolves potential roadblocks, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to keep initiatives on track.

• Facilitates stakeholder engagement, coordinating across departments, entities, and external partners to ensure seamless collaboration.

• Leads project meetings and reviews, capturing action items, driving follow-through, and escalating issues when necessary.

• Promotes continuous improvement, refining project workflows, tools, and communication strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

• Works under minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.

• Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information.

• Proficient in an advisory capacity for complex business decisions by identifying needs, making assessments and problem solving.

• Strong understanding of healthcare systems, strategic planning, and organizational development.

• Strong organizational and technical skills including developing materials and using Microsoft programs.

• Ability to analyze data and financial reports related to projects managed.

Position Requirements:

Work Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience required

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Healthcare Administration or related field AND

• Master’s degree or higher in related field preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• PMP-Project Management Professional - Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred.

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.  Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. 

• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: (Office Environment)

Standing: Occasionally

Walking: Occasionally

Sitting: Frequently

Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely

Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Climbing: Rarely

Bending/Stooping: Rarely

Kneeling: Rarely

Crouching/Crawling: Rarely

Reaching: Occasionally

Talking: Frequently

Hearing: Frequently

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently

Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently

Running: Rarely

Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently

Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:

Risk Level: No-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.