Location: all cities,MI, USA
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:
* Developing and defining project scope and objectives,
* Developing and refining project work plan,
* Guiding day-to-day activities of the project team,
* Supplying periodic project updates to the stakeholder and Director,
* Preparing project management reports, and
* 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