Project Management Lead – Clinician Recruitment and Retention Strategy

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Overview: The Project Management Lead manages all aspects of a project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget. The Project Management Lead works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Project Management Lead will serve as a thought leader in determining overall project strategy and will lead the execution of that cross-enterprise strategy focused on clinician recruitment and retention. This individual will work across multiple departments and business lines, influencing key stakeholders to ensure the success of initiatives designed to enhance clinician wellbeing, professional satisfaction, and reduce turnover. The ideal candidate will have strong project management expertise, experience in healthcare settings, and a deep understanding of the drivers of clinician engagement.

Job Description:

The Project Management Lead designs, communicates, and implements an operational plan for completing the project; monitors progress and performance against the project plan; takes action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Identifies, develops, and gathers the resources to complete the project. Prepares designs and work specifications; develops project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors. Communicates with other operational areas in the organization to secure specialized resources and contributions for the project. Conducts meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project. Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and coordinates project staff to meet project targets and milestones. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional efforts to execute clinician recruitment and retention strategies.
• Develop and implement operational plans for enterprise-wide projects focused on clinician wellbeing and professional satisfaction.
• Engage with senior leaders and department heads to gather resources and secure contributions across multiple business lines.
• Regularly report on project progress, risks, and deliverables to ensure alignment with overall enterprise strategy.
• Drive decision-making processes, resolve issues, and optimize resource allocation to meet project targets.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Skills:

• Ability to manage complex projects with minimal direction.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead through influence.
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems, clinician workforce management, and operational drivers of clinician satisfaction.
• Experience in tracking and achieving project milestones on time and within budget.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 8+ years of experience in project management, preferably in healthcare or clinical settings.
• 2 + years’ experience managing complex, cross-departmental projects with a focus on organizational goals.
• 1-2 years of strategy development experience
• Strong understanding of clinician recruitment, retention, and factors influencing turnover, and/or workforce development and engagement.
• Demonstrated success in working with and influencing leaders across enterprise systems.
• Passion for improving healthcare professional wellbeing and satisfaction.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials preferred

Additional Information:

Interview Format: As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Work at home requirements:

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:
At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours40

Pay RangeThe compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$115,200 - $158,400 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.Application Deadline: 03-04-2025

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Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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