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Job Title Prog Plan & Implementation Sr Spec/UKHC Requisition Number RE48904 Working Title Senior Implementation Specialist Department Name H4022:Health System Administration Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 13 Salary Range $71,323-131,685/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education Master’s in Business Admin or business-related field Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 5 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements The physical conditions of this position include: occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motions (such as typing). This position may require less than 10% of job-related travel. Shift Monday-Friday- 8:00 am-5:00 pm, but will also include evenings, nights, and weekends per organizational needs. This position is hybrid. Job Summary The Senior Manager, Operations Program Planning and Implementation, reporting to the Director, Operations Program Planning and Implementation, and working directly with the Associate Vice President, Operations Program Planning and Implementation, Strategy and Growth Department, functional and operational teams, is responsible for the successful implementation of new and emerging physical and programmatic growth to serve the health care needs of the Commonwealth. The position will manage the implementation of enterprise-wide initiatives, including ambulatory site implementation and expansion projects. The role will lead project teams across functional areas to ensure successful implementation. The role will ensure implementations are completed in alignment with approved strategic plans and are compliant with applicable local, state, federal and other regulatory rules and requirements. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Proven ability to lead teams through complex projects and tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently and advance priorities while engaging key decision-makers.
Committed to fostering positive working relationships across the organization

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in operations, implementation, or project management with demonstrated knowledge of operations management, team leadership, and relationship management.
Experience in managing healthcare projects is preferred.

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