Operational Excellence Project Manager - HonorBridge

Are you looking to find a career in the medical field that is working to save a life every day or become part of someone's legacy? If so, HonorBridge is seeking a positive, energetic, and highly motivated individual to join our team.

HonorBridge is the largest Organ Procurement Organization in North Carolina.  We partner with hospitals, transplant centers and other partners to coordinate the organ and tissue donation process.  We are passionate about inspiring our community to register as organ and tissue donors and provide support to the families of those who give the gift of life.

Job Summary: HonorBridge is seeking a highly organized and motivated Project Manager to lead and oversee the successful execution of projects from initiation to completion. The Project Manager serves as the connection between management and their teams in driving operational excellence.  The Project Manager will define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with leadership and stakeholders. In addition, they will integrate Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools and techniques to support projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What you will be doing: 

• Contributes to HonorBridge's Mission by being devoted to building connections that save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation. 
  • Achieves job functions in alignment with HonorBridge values.
    • Trust – Honor the trust that people place in us.
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – We work as one. We celebrate all.
    • Service – Commit to service excellence.
    • Innovation – Embrace the power of innovation.
    • Passion – Live our passion for healing lives.
  • Adheres to HonorBridge's policies, procedures, and standards
  • Builds caring and compassionate relationships 
  • Consistently demonstrates effective communication
  • Promotes teamwork to ensure success at HonorBridge
• Project Execution: Execute approved organizational projects, including:
  • Planning, including scope, objectives, timelines and resource allocation
  • Risk Management, including mitigation strategies
  • Budget Management
  • Reporting
  • Change Management, including project scope changes
  • Post-project Reviews
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining a high level of quality in terms of deliverables, implementation, and customer experience.
• Team Leadership: Build and manage multi-disciplinary and cross functional project teams, providing guidance, support, and motivation to achieve project goals.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management, to ensure alignment and address any concerns.
• Quality assurance: Ensure project deliverables meet or exceed quality standards through regular reviews and testing.
• Problem Solving: Proactively address and resolve project challenges and conflicts in a collaborative, timely and efficient manner.
• Data Analysis: Gather, analyze, and interpret data using statistical techniques to identify root causes of problems.
• Problem-solving: Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools (5 why's, PFDs, swimlanes, etc.) to develop effective solutions.
• Continuous improvement:
  • Participate in continuous improvement (CI) initiatives and be a leader in integration of the CI culture at HonorBridge.
  • Assist management in identification of areas of performance improvement opportunities.
  • Maintain an operational understanding of CI best practices, to support projects and colleagues.
• Training and mentoring: Provide training and mentoring to staff on project management, LSS, and/or continuous improvement. Contribute to the library of learning materials available to all staff.
• Other duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Strategy and Operational Excellence.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Preferred to have a PMP, LSSGB, or LSSBB upon hire. Required to have certification within 2yrs of employment.

Physical Requirements: Sitting, standing, occasional lifting (up to twenty pounds), finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and visual acuity.

Work Environment: Normal office environment, automobile travel within DSA.

What we are looking for: 

• A Bachelors Degree is required
• A minimum of 3 years experience with a mix of project management experience and experience with Lean Six Sigma tools totaling not less than 3 years is required; Healthcare or OPO-related experience preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Proficient in MS Project and MS Office
• Practiced in working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
  Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  Strong understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools Data analysis
• Continuous learner

What is in it for you? 

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• A matching retirement plan,
• Paid Sick and Vacation time
• Life Balance Account Reimbursement
• Professional Development and Growth
• A chance to save a life! 
• Plus a lot more!