Henry Ford Health System

Principal Management Engineer - Transformation Dept. (Hybrid - Troy, MI) - Health Alliance Plan


PayCompetitive
LocationTroy/Michigan
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 94701




      GENERAL SUMMARY:

      Under minimal supervision, the Principal Management Engineer performs project work of a complex nature. Project work may include technical analyses or may require facilitation of a large multi-disciplinary group of senior administrators and/or leaders. The Principal Consultant may work individually, as lead consultant of a project team, or in a consulting capacity for projects not directly assigned. Performs analyses related to area of expertise and may train other staff members in these areas. The Principal Management Engineer serves as a consultant to other HAP departments, observes mature Agile teams for process and continuous improvement opportunities, and serves as a project lead on short-term, non-strategic projects. They communicate regularly with management on specific projects.

      PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

      • Conducts review of organization and functional areas on a project basis; acts as project lead for individual or team projects.
      • Serves as facilitator of multi-disciplinary project teams; guides teams through complex process/function changes.
      • Documents current systems and operations.
      • Analyzes systems, procedures, operations, agile team maturity, and identifies opportunities for improvement.
      • Assists in the implementation of revised or new methods.
      • Prepares written and verbal presentations of findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
      • Guides junior analysts in performing operations analysis and decision support activities.

      As project lead, have the following additional responsibilities:

      1. Developing and defining project scope and objectives,
      2. Developing and refining project work plan,
      3. Guiding day-to-day activities of the project team,
      4. Supplying periodic project updates to the stakeholder and Director,
      5. Preparing project management reports, and
      6. Coordinating the written and verbal presentation of findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

      EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

      • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
      • A degree in industrial or related engineering, business administration (w/quality/operations improvement emphasis), healthcare administration (w/quality/operations improvement emphasis), organizational development, human factors or similar field preferred.
      • Minimum of four (4) years of experience required. Equivalent industry training and experience preferred.
      • Previous experience with Agile methodologies strongly preferred.
      • Ability to manage large, complex, simultaneous assignments with potentially conflicting priorities and deadlines.
      • Strong leadership/mentoring skills applicable to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
      • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, and staff across the System.
      • Strong, growing base of analytical/technical, facilitative, and process improvement knowledge.
      • Strong oral and written communication skills.
      • Sound decision-making skills.
      • Proven project management skills.
      • Strong diplomacy and collaboration skills.
      • Lean, Six Sigma, and Supply Chain Management or equivalent industry training and experience preferred.

      Additional Information
      • Organization: HAP (Health Alliance Plan)
      • Department: Transformation Office Delivery
      • Shift: Day Job
      • Union Code: Not Applicable






  • About the company

      The Henry Ford Health System is a comprehensive, integrated, non-profit health care organization in Metro Detroit.