Project Manager IV, Operational Excellence – M&A

Sutter Health

. Plan, organize, monitor, and oversee highly complex projects and project portfolios supporting operational excellence and system integration .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeSacramento • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $129,189 - $193,794 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex healthcare projects, including mergers and acquisitions, with a strong focus on integration planning, operational stabilization, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in utilizing AI-powered tools and project management methodologies to enhance productivity and drive successful outcomes.

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Project Management SkillsHealthcare Mergers And AcquisitionsIntegration GovernanceChange ManagementAI-Powered Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Project Work PlansRisk Management PlansReturn On Investment AnalysisWorkflow Process RedesignMetrics DevelopmentIntegration Plans ExecutionDependency TrackingSynergy RealizationComplex Problem-SolvingActionable Recommendations

Soft Skills

Coaching And MentorshipStakeholder EngagementCommunication PlanningDetail OrientedCustomer Service Focus

Tools & Technologies

Sutter Health ToolsProject Management Institute StandardsAI-Powered ToolsSpreadsheet ApplicationsWord Processing ApplicationsPresentation Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree In Public Health (MPH)Master's Degree In Hospital Administration (MHA)Master's Degree In Business Administration (MBA)

Industry Keywords

Healthcare DeliveryQuality ImprovementOperational ExcellenceIntegration MethodologiesCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, organize, monitor, and oversee highly complex projects and project portfolios supporting operational excellence and system integration
Manage small to mid-scale mergers and acquisitions initiatives from conception to completion
Develop project work plans, communication plans, and risk management plans
Redesign workflow processes
Develop metrics and perform return on investment analysis
Lead cross-functional teams and oversee project managers and project coordinators
Provide coaching and mentorship
Identify and escalate issues to project sponsors and owners
Use Sutter Health and Project Management Institute tools and standards to keep projects on track
Ensure deliverables and project integration with other initiatives
Support integration planning, Day 1 readiness, operational stabilization, and long-term integration activities
Manage integration governance, workstreams, dependencies, risks, executive reporting, and synergy/value capture
Lead change management, stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and adoption strategies
Use AI-powered tools to enhance productivity, streamline project delivery, synthesize complex information, and support data-driven decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma
Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Hospital Administration (MHA), or Business Administration (MBA)
8 years recent relevant experience
Working knowledge of healthcare mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, and integration methodologies across acute, ambulatory, physician, and post-acute settings
Experience developing and executing integration plans, including Day 1 readiness, operational stabilization, and long-term integration activities
Knowledge of integration governance, workstream management, dependency tracking, risk identification, and executive reporting
Ability to identify, quantify, track, and escalate opportunities for synergy realization and value capture
Strong change management skills, including organizational change, stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and adoption strategies
Demonstrated proficiency in using AI-powered tools
Project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
Thorough knowledge of health care delivery and quality improvement
Ability to manage large and diverse teams within specified timeframes
Conceptual, analytical, negotiation, and complex problem-solving skills
Ability to develop actionable recommendations
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders at various organizational levels
Detail oriented, self-directed, and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision
Customer service focus in all decisions and actions
Ability to cultivate a network within Sutter Health and gain support from senior leaders
Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, project management, and presentation applications
Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Total rewards program
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