Project Manager - Business Development and Strategy in Irving, TX

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External Applicant Current Associate

Summary:

The Project Manager position provides system support in identifying, assessing, and analyzing strategically and financially feasible business strategies that will expand the System’s capabilities and advance CHRISTUS Health’s mission and vision by extending access to patients, increasing revenue, and improving market position. The Project Manager will contribute ideas throughout the financial modeling and analysis process, conduct necessary research to support the project analysis, and draft multiple versions of the development or assessment project as needed. This individual will work closely with representatives from business development, strategy, finance, legal, information technology, clinical effectiveness, and leadership in the market(s) to take advantage of the synergy associated with a multi-disciplinary team approach to business development and strategy assessment.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Gathers information and data such as financial statements, operational reports, market overview and demographics, legal documents, and any other data or information necessary to perform the requested analysis.
• Provides financial analysis and assumption development for business development and physician alignment projects.
• Supports market research and analyses. Provides technical and research support for developing market research and analysis to include the following: comprehensive market analyses, targeted service line strategies, competitor analyses, etc.
• Supports ongoing assessments and analysis of regional and hospitals to monitor performance in relation to competitors, industry benchmarks, system goals, etc.
• Utilizes vast information resources, including market share state data, state data management, APCD and Medicare claims-based reporting, utilization, strategy, affiliation, physician group profiles, financial and operating performance, etc.
• Keep projects on time by analyzing data immediately to determine if it is adequate and usable to perform the requested analysis. Coordinate communications with the Manager and Director regarding information received and outstanding questions.
• Investigational and analytical skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats with system office and local leadership.
• Analyzes strategic growth opportunities and provides business analysis (financial models, due diligence, business case writing) for review with the Manager and Director.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring attention to detail, proper documentation, and timely completion.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency in working with hospital financials and statistics, including the ability to measure performance against applied financial and economic standards.
• Must have the ability to synthesize financial data quickly and efficiently.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must have the ability to meet tight deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in finance/Accounting or related field required
• Master's in healthcare administration, Finance, or Accounting preferred

Experience

• 3 years of healthcare work experience preferred
• Experience conducting quantitative/qualitative financial analysis and advanced data extraction and manipulation skills

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• None required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time