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BMC2 is a collaborative consortium dedicated to improving the quality of care and outcomes in patients who undergo cardiovascular procedures across the State of Michigan. BMC2 is developing a new heart failure registry, which will take a population health-based approach to measuring outcomes and improving quality of care for patients with heart failure. The new registry will bring together diverse stakeholders including patients, specialists, primary care physicians, and pharmacists. Support for BMC2 is provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network as part of the BCBSM Value Partnerships Program. 

BMC2 is seeking an experienced Project Senior Manager to support the design, coordination, and implementation of this new initiative entitled BMC2-HF. This role will report to the BMC2 Program Manager and will work collaboratively with core program leadership, external partners, and current members of the BMC2 team. This role will help shape the strategic direction of the initiative while supporting day-to-day operations as the program matures.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Program Development 

• Support the development and refinement of BMC2?s heart failure implementation strategy, including but not limited to data strategy, initiative goals, priorities, and program scope.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and collaboration related to heart failure quality improvement. 
• Support the Program Manager in the recruitment and onboarding of new HF Coordinating Center staff.
• Identify and build relationships with healthcare partners statewide to support registry expansion
• Strategically identify measures that will allow for the development of statewide interventions aimed at improving heart failure quality of care

Project Management & Execution

• Lead the planning and scoping of multiple goals and deliverables. Prepare detailed project planning documents and serve as the primary point of contact for project activities, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Lead the development and implementation of related tools, workflow documentation, and other related support resources 
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and risks, escalating issues as needed to ensure timely and successful outcomes.

Communication & Evaluation

• Build and execute effective communication plans to ensure our partners receive timely updates to remain engaged & mission driven.
• Partner with the BMC2 Communication Specialist to develop internal and external communications related to the initiative (e.g., social media, blogs, monthly newsletters and annual reports).
• Significantly contribute to deliverables to our funder, including annual and bi-annual reports, scope of work, and other deliverables as needed.
• Utilize available data, analytical tools, benchmarking, and metrics to inform decision making as well as determine impact before, during, and after project completion.

Continuous Improvement & Growth

• Remain adaptable as the initiative evolves, taking on new responsibilities as priorities emerge.
• Identify opportunities to align the heart failure initiative with other BMC2 programs, partnering CQIs, and state and national efforts.
• Demonstrate growth mindset to actively seek opportunities to learn, adapt, and apply new skills and knowledge to enhance team and personal performance.

• Master's degree in public health, public policy, public administration, business, or other related field, with at least five (4) years of project manager experience
• Outstanding organizational skills and demonstrated ability to effectively manage numerous projects simultaneously at various stages of development
• Ability to analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and make independent decisions on matters of significance within the scope of job responsibilities, without immediate direction; demonstrated ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
• Demonstrate the following skills: Integrity, strong initiative, problem-solving, high reliability, ownership and accountability, flexibility and resiliency, customer service focus, and organized/task-oriented 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with and build professional relationships across all organizational levels; demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain productivity and flexibility under pressure and meet deadlines.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Why Work at BMC2

1. Mission-driven Impact: Contribute to improving cardiovascular care and outcomes for thousands of patients across Michigan, making a real difference in patients lives.
2. Collaborative Environment: BMC2 brings together multidisciplinary healthcare professionals physicians, nurses, coordinators, administrators, payers, and quality leaders from across the state to share ideas, best practices, and innovative solutions.
3. Statewide Impact: Play a part in projects that drive change not just locally, but at a statewide level, working with patients, hospitals, and partners from many communities.
4. Commitment to Integrity and Quality: The BMC2 Coordinating Center emphasizes transparency, trust, and quality improvement, making it a great environment for those who value integrity and high standards.
5. Supportive Culture: Work within a supportive team that values lived experiences in all forms and the professional growth of its members.
6. Reputation: Be affiliated with an established and respected organization, known nationally & internationally for advancing patient care.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.