Project Manager: Clinical Practice & Research Partnerships

Project Manager: Clinical Practice & Research PartnershipsApply NowJob SummaryThe Michigan Medicine Quality Department is seeking a skilled individual to provide support for the Michigan Program on Value Enhancement (MPrOVE). The Michigan Program on Value Enhancement (MPrOVE) is a multi-faceted strategic initiative designed to implement and evaluate innovative projects that improve the value of care at Michigan Medicine (MM) and research the implementation of novel ideas around value and right-sizing care. MPrOVE is jointly supported by the MM Quality Department and the Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation (IHPI).This Project Manager will directly lead multiple MPrOVE projects that build research practice partnerships to improve patient care. These will include collaborative quality improvement and research projects aimed to reduce low-value care and bridge the gap between health services research and clinical operations at Michigan Medicine. This role will coordinate a team of physician researchers, clinicians, statisticians, analysts, and other stakeholders to coordinate the implementation and evaluation of impactful projects across the health system. This work is designed to accelerate the application of innovative research methods to facilitate the identification, assessment, and de-implementation of low-value services at MM and beyond.Depending on the skills and interests of the individual who takes this position, there will be flexibility regarding additional opportunities to support value-based project and research activities.This is a full-time position working approximately 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday.This position will be eligible for a remote first approach to work location, however, there are some required in-person meetings which occur approximately once per week (4 times per month). Flexible work opportunities are determined at the discretion of the hiring department. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the team throughout the course of employment.Mission StatementMichigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.Why Join Michigan Medicine?Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

2:1 Match on retirement savings

ResponsibilitiesProject Management (60%)

Translate leadership priorities and goals into actionable project deliverables for specific MPrOVE projects. This includes tying MPrOVE projects to the health system priorities framework.

Independently lead projects that connect health system leaders with researchers to achieve impact. This will include conducting technical project work (such as project planning, intervention design, and quality improvement efforts), leading stakeholder coordination (facilitating meetings as well as collaborative decision-making), and developing research dissemination content in partnership with faculty (such as abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts).

Independently produce detailed timelines and resource plans, define requirements, create project documentation, report status to team and stakeholders through project summaries and progress tracking, track and solve issues with team members and work with faculty to complete necessary activities that drive progress.

Draft, edit, and format communications, documents, and reports using Word, Excel and PowerPoint for use in a variety of venues with diverse audiences including senior leaders and external stakeholders.

Manage project resources, including budgets, staff time, faculty time, and stakeholder capital, to design, implement, and evaluate impactful value-based quality improvement projects.

Build and sustain working relationships across different levels of the organization, including connections throughout all levels of the Quality Department, MM, and IHPI, as well as establishing connections within key clinical divisions involved in specific projects.

Devise innovative solutions to any problems that may arise during the course of the project, and take appropriate actions to resolve without waiting for direction.

Research Responsibilities (25%)

Work collaboratively with faculty members, analysts, and data teams to develop evaluation and research approaches.

Cooperate with physician faculty, PhD researchers, analysts, and other partners to plan and execute surveys, qualitative interviews, mixed-methods projects, and/or research projects on value of care at MM.

Collect or direct other team members to organize and analyze medical chart data (the electronic health record; EPIC/MiChart)

Assist with IRB requirements.

Coordinate the development of collaborative academic products and research presentations.

Coordinate MPrOVE Learner Program (10%)

In coordination with other MPrOVE staff and leaders, work to develop and coordinate the MPrOVE Learner Program, which will actively engage students and learners from multiple disciplines, particularly those interested in value, de-implementation, and research.

Tasks will include coordination of learning/training sessions, actively engaging with students, and at times facilitating open dialogue among learners about projects, emerging research, and additional topics related to value and research.

Additional Activities and Tasks as Needed (5%)

As needed, provide high-level project management expertise leading to the advancement of the MPrOVE Program.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

5+ years of relevant experience such as quality improvement, projects related to health services data/research, or quality of care in adult or pediatric populations.

3+ years of experience working directly with clinical operations team leaders and physician faculty.

Ability to consistently meet deadlines for multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment with competing tasks and priorities.

Strong skills related to collaboration, active listening, interpersonal communication, meeting facilitation.

Detail oriented with strong organizational, communication, and advanced problem-solving skills.

Experience with research methods such as surveys, qualitative interviews, or analytic approaches.

Experience with quality improvement, implementation science, healthcare evaluation and health services research.

Experience with the academic research process including protocol development, data collection and management, and dissemination of academic products.

Desired Qualifications

Advanced technical skills and expertise related to quality improvement, implementation science, or health services research.

Familiarity with value-based care, research practice partnerships, or translational research .

Modes of WorkPositions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .Background ScreeningMichigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.Application DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.U-M EEO/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Job DetailJob Opening ID253710Working TitleProject Manager: Clinical Practice & Research PartnershipsJob TitleProject Senior ManagerWork LocationMichigan Medicine - Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MIModes of WorkMobile/RemoteFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusExemptOrganizational GroupUm HospitalDepartmentMM Quality - MPrOVEPosting Begin/End Date8/28/2024 - 9/11/2024Career InterestAdministrationApply Now