Project Leader

Company Name: Beacon Health System
Location: Granger, Indiana, United States
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: Negotiable
Industry: Healthcare

Job Overview

Beacon Health System is a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services, dedicated to enhancing the health of the communities we serve. We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Project Leader to join our team in Granger, Indiana. This Full-time, Mid-Level to Senior-Level role offers a pivotal opportunity to identify, conceive, and drive project and resource priorities that directly align with Beacon Health System’s corporate goals and strategic initiatives.

As a Project Leader, you will be instrumental in developing and executing plans to improve performance, defining project scope and deliverables, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will leverage your well-developed leadership skills, high-level analytical abilities, and strong communication to navigate a dynamic, fast-paced, and high-growth environment. If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for driving positive change in healthcare, eager to make a tangible impact on operational effectiveness and patient care, Beacon Health System invites you to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify, conceive, and drive project and resource priorities that directly align with corporate goals.
• Develop and execute comprehensive plans to improve existing performance across various initiatives.
• Define clear project scope, goals, and deliverables, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned.
• Review projects meticulously for compliance with federal regulations, departmental guidelines, or funding requirements.
• Perform in-depth research to collect, analyze, and present substantive information to inform decision-making.
• Develop, evaluate, and implement new policies or procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Act as a crucial liaison between departments, sites, and/or agencies, fostering seamless collaboration.
• Define, lead, and execute multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong multi-tasking capabilities.
• Prospectively identify and escalate potential issues, barriers/risks, or obstacles, and achieve resolution or plan effective contingencies.
• Promote leadership through collaboration, cooperation, and clear communication across all levels.
• Expertly resolve conflicts, ensuring positive outcomes and maintaining productive relationships.
• Demonstrate project control internally through meticulous measurement, assessment, planning, and reporting of key outcome measures (metrics).
• Forecast project activity and meticulously track finances with regards to the annual budget.
• Serve as a single point of contact and/or escalation for implementation teams, providing guidance and support.
• Work closely with site managers on feasibility questions for implementation and realistic timelines.
• Create and maintain accurate project plans, ensuring all details are up-to-date.
• Identify necessary resources, prepare comprehensive budgets, and manage projects within budget constraints.
• Guide the development of policies and procedures related to project implementation.
• Assist managers with leading on-site operations improvement efforts and coaching others.
• Participate actively in the development, recommendation, and implementation of administrative policies, procedures, quality plans, and operational strategies.
• Assist the Executive Director with bringing on new site locations and providing management assistance.
• Assist with new building and/or renovation projects, contributing to infrastructure development.
• Serve as the first point of contact for new managers, providing guidance and onboarding support.
• Drive improvement efforts through evidence-based quality data and rigorous program measurement.
• Maintain current knowledge of processes, procedures, developments in clinical and patient care areas, and relevant governmental/economic/legal factors.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other departments.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and files.
• Monitor new trends and development within the industry, applying relevant insights.
• Complete other job-related assignments and special projects as assigned.
• Attend and participate in department meetings, complete mandatory education/competencies, annual health requirements, and maintain licensure/certification.
• Consistently utilize appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques.
• Adhere to regulatory agency requirements, survey process, and compliance.
• Comply with established organization and department policies.
• Be available to work overtime and additional shifts/schedules when required.
• Apply a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Health, or a healthcare-related field (Master’s Degree preferred).
• Possess strong project management skills.
• Demonstrate well-developed leadership skills and creativity to organize, develop, and provide administrative leadership for project and program effectiveness.
• Possess expert administrative operational knowledge, inspirational leadership, and positive conflict resolution.
• Apply business development or complex business project management experience.
• Exhibit the ability to navigate and work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and often changing high-growth environment.
• Utilize high-level analytical skills (planning, controlling, directing activities and resources, evaluating program goals/objectives/outcomes).
• Possess critical thinking, decision-making, negotiation, creativity, problem-solving, and consensus-building skills.
• Be detail and process-oriented.
• Maintain strong communication skills (verbal and written), including well-developed public speaking skills.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills (building relationships, interacting tactfully and effectively with colleagues at all levels and external constituencies).

Qualifications

• Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior-Level (strong project management skills and business development or complex business project management experience indicate a mid-to-senior level).
• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Health, or a healthcare-related field required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Required Skills:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Health, or a healthcare-related field (Master’s Degree preferred).
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Well-developed leadership skills and creativity to organize, develop, and provide administrative leadership for project and program effectiveness.
  • Expert administrative operational knowledge, inspirational leadership, and positive conflict resolution.
  • Business development or complex business project management experience.
  • Ability to navigate and work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and often changing high-growth environment.
  • High-level analytical skills (planning, controlling, directing activities and resources, evaluating program goals/objectives/outcomes).
  • Critical thinking, decision-making, negotiation, creativity, problem-solving, and consensus-building skills.
  • Detail and process-oriented.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including well-developed public speaking skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills (building relationships, interacting tactfully and effectively with colleagues at all levels and external constituencies).
  • Proven ability to identify, conceive, and drive project and resource priorities aligning with corporate goals.
  • Skilled in developing and executing plans to improve existing performance.
  • Proficient in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
  • Experience reviewing projects for compliance with federal regulations, departmental guidelines, or funding requirements.
  • Proficient in performing research to collect, analyze, and present substantive information.
  • Skilled in developing, evaluating, and implementing policies or procedures.
  • Ability to act as a liaison between departments, sites, and/or agencies.
  • Proven ability to define, lead, and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Capable of prospectively identifying and escalating potential issues, barriers/risks or obstacles, and achieving resolution or planning contingencies.
  • Committed to promoting leadership through collaboration, cooperation, and communication.
  • Skilled in resolving conflicts.
  • Ability to demonstrate project control internally through measurement, assessment, planning, and reporting of key outcome measures (metrics).
  • Proficient in forecasting project activity and tracking finances with regards to the annual budget.
  • Capable of serving as a single point of contact and/or escalation for implementation teams.
  • Experience working with site managers on feasibility questions for implementation and timelines.
  • Skilled in creating and maintaining accurate project plans.
  • Proficient in identifying resources, preparing budgets, and managing projects within budget.
  • Ability to guide the development of policies and procedures.
  • Experience assisting managers with leading on-site operations improvement efforts and coaching others.
  • Participation in the development, recommendation, and implementation of administrative policies, procedures, quality plans, and operational strategies.
  • Experience assisting the Executive Director with bringing on new site locations and providing management assistance.
  • Proficient in assisting with new building and/or renovation projects.
  • Skilled in serving as the first point of contact for new managers.
  • Proven ability to drive improvement efforts through evidence-based quality data and program measurement.
  • Commitment to maintaining current knowledge of processes, procedures, developments in clinical and patient care areas, and governmental/economic/legal factors.
  • Proficient in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with other departments.
  • Ability to maintain records, reports, and files.
  • Skilled in monitoring new trends and development within the industry.
  • Capable of completing other job-related assignments and special projects.
  • Ability to attend and participate in department meetings, completing mandatory education/competencies, annual health requirements, maintaining licensure/certification.
  • Consistently utilizing appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques.
  • Adhering to regulatory agency requirements, survey process, and compliance.
  • Complying with established organization and department policies.
  • Available to work overtime and additional shifts/schedules.

Salary and Benefits

Beacon Health System offers competitive compensation for this Full-time Project Leader position. Your salary will be negotiable and determined based on your extensive experience and qualifications. We are committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our valued leaders. Beyond your salary, Beacon Health System provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth, which typically includes robust medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, a retirement plan, opportunities for continuous education and professional development, and a vibrant culture dedicated to patient care.

Working Conditions

This is a Full-time, On-site position located in Granger, Indiana, United States. You will primarily work within a professional office environment, collaborating closely with various departments, sites, and agencies across Beacon Health System. The role demands strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced, and high-growth environment. You will be expected to engage with stakeholders at all levels, demonstrating strong communication and negotiation skills. Standard business hours are generally observed, though you may be required to work overtime and additional shifts/schedules as needed to meet project deadlines and operational demands.

Why Work with Us

At Beacon Health System, we are more than just a healthcare provider; we are a dedicated community of caregivers committed to enhancing the health and well-being of those we serve. Joining us as a Project Leader means becoming a pivotal leader in a system that values Healthcare excellence, strategic Management, and continuous innovation.

You’ll be empowered to identify and drive critical projects, lead operational improvement efforts, and directly contribute to the expansion and effectiveness of our services. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where your leadership skills, analytical prowess, and passion for driving positive change are highly valued. If you are a driven Project Leader seeking a challenging role where your contributions make a tangible impact on organizational goals and patient care, Beacon Health System offers an unparalleled opportunity for your next career chapter.