<ul> <li>Remote: Yes </li><li>Area of Interest: Business Professionals </li><li>FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 </li><li>Department: Transformation Mgmt Office </li><li>Shift: 80 </li><li>Job ID: 181616 </li></ul> <p>Overview</p> <p>The Business Initiatives Consultant II is a key member of the Transformation Management Office, responsible for leading and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives aligned to strategic priorities. This role manages all phases of the project lifecycle-from initiation through execution and close-across projects of varying size, scope, and complexity.</p> <p>You will serve as a strategic partner to operational leaders and executive stakeholders, delivering high-quality project management and analysis across clinical and operational initiatives while modeling an enterprise-wide perspective.</p> <p>Location: Remote (preference for Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin residents)</p> <p>Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift</p> <p>Why UnityPoint Health?</p> <p>At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.</p> <p>Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.? Here are just a few:</p> <ul> <li>Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. </li><li>Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. </li><li>Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. </li></ul> <p>With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.</p> <p>And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.</p> <p>Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Lead cross-functional and virtual teams to successfully execute complex projects </li><li>Manage full project lifecycle, including scope, timelines, resources, and deliverables </li><li>Partner with business leaders, including C-suite, to define and achieve strategic goals </li><li>Drive integration and implementation of initiatives across a matrixed organization </li><li>Develop and maintain project plans, documentation, and communication materials </li><li>Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success </li><li>Build and track performance metrics; provide regular updates on progress and outcomes </li><li>Facilitate meetings and align stakeholders to drive decision-making and prioritization </li><li>Collaborate across regions and teams to share best practices and support system goals </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's or Associate degree required, plus 5+ years of experience in healthcare project management or process improvement </li><li>Equivalent combination of education and directly related experience will be considered </li><li>Degree in Project Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred </li></ul> <p>Experience</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management and/or process redesign/improvement </li><li>Experience managing projects within a healthcare or clinical setting preferred </li><li>Proven ability to lead initiatives across multi-hospital or complex healthcare systems </li></ul> <p>Licensure & Certifications</p> <ul> <li>Valid driver's license (if travel is required for the role) </li><li>Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) or equivalent coursework preferred </li><li>Lean and/or Six Sigma certification from a recognized organization strongly preferred </li></ul>