Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.
- Lead complex, cross-functional projects from problem identification through planning, design, and implementation.
- Translate ambiguous or emerging operational challenges into actionable recommendations and structured project plans, including defined scope and stakeholder roles.
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets while monitoring progress and resolving issues during implementation within cross-functional project teams.
- Independently develop reports, proposals, and executive briefings to support strategic and operational decision-making, ensuring all materials intended for senior stakeholders are submitted in a near-final, executive-ready state.
- Facilitate stakeholder communication, system coordination, and vendor engagement as needed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Proactively identify, escalate, and mitigate project risks and dependencies while ensuring timely resolution; follow through on decisions once made.
- Develop and maintain project resources such as project charters, process maps, RASCI charts, stakeholder briefings, and project tracking tools.
- Serve as a liaison to senior internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
- Provide guidance to leadership and stakeholders on project scope, implementation strategies, and performance measurement.
- Design and advocate for solutions to operational challenges, including the development of new processes, workflows, policies, or systems.
- Research and synthesize relevant literature and industry best practices to inform project design, support evidence-based decision-making, and develop scalable solutions.
- Propose, lead, and/or participate in strategy, planning, and policy committees or working groups related to assigned initiatives.
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Master’s Degree preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in designing and managing cross-functional projects required.
- Minimum 8 years of experience implementing process improvement methodologies required.
- Advanced knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and recommend solutions across complex operational environments.
- Proven leadership ability. Demonstrated ability to put forth persuasive arguments.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, internalize and apply feedback to future work products, and adapt approach based on evolving project needs.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate critical information across disciplines and connect how projects relate to other business strategies and initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to produce executive-ready deliverables with minimal revision cycles, including disciplined self-review for accuracy, internal consistency, completeness, and presentation quality.
- Demonstrated competency in selecting and implementing project design and management tools, methods, and techniques.
- Demonstrated experience integrating data collection, analysis, and presentation into project design and implementation.
- Utilization of technology to enhance productivity, collaboration, and visibility, from legacy tech to emerging tech.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and effective writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.
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MONICA
I've been blessed to touch so many lives through my serving. It's a privilege to uplift other employees with words of encouragement and a smile.
SOZIT
The first thing i noticed when i joined the team was how everyone is very welcoming and friendly with supportive management. I did not feel like an outsider.
EDGAR
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RENE
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ERA
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ELIZABETH
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JERRY
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ORLANDO
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KATHERINE
UCLA Health is a supportive, collaborative, and purposeful environment where leadership is invested in your growth and creating real opportunities. And knowing that what we do matters gives a real sense of purpose.
DR. ISLA GARRAWAY
UCLA has incredible resources and a team science approach. The ability to work with collaborative teams and access the amazing resources around campus is the best part about being at UCLA.
RADU
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JENNA
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SHARON
I was looking for a job to further my career and continue to improve and learn as a therapist.
TARO
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