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The consultant is responsible for the execution of divisional and enterprise-wide projects that have a transformative impact on the UC Davis Health organization. The consultant will provide working knowledge of program / project management and process improvement methods and techniques for assessing medium to complex situations or problems, identifying root-cause issues, and implementing improvements. The consultant will work closely with hospital leadership to identify and prioritize projects, and define project expectations including scope, project team, deliverables, and timeline. The consultant must be able to actively engage and work collaboratively with leaders, team members, and other departments / consultants across organization on a regular basis. The consultant must be a self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Apply By Date: October 9, 2025 at 11:59pm. Selection activities may start at any time.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in business, health science, project management, engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of healthcare operations experience.
• 3+ years of experience in program / project management and / or process improvement.
• Demonstrated project management and / or process improvement experience using Lean, Six Sigma, and/or PMP methodologies.
• Strong demonstrated interpersonal skills to lead and work collaboratively and effectively with multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams, and with executives, providers, and staff at all levels.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex information, assess problems, and develop and effective solutions.
• Documented track record of implementing and accomplishing process improvements and / or project management in a complex health care organization

• Lean Six Sigma green belt or higher and / or PMP Certification.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration or Public Health, or a closely related field with several years of experience in health care or consulting/advisory experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience with labor productivity and labor management.
• Experience in large academic healthcare setting with knowledge of or ability to learn UC Davis Health organization, structure, clinical, research, and administrative departments.
• Experience achieving hospital-wide patient flow and improving outcomes and the experience of care for patients.

• 50% - Program and Project Management
• 45% - Process Improvement
• 5% - Professional Development and Education

• Salary or Pay Range: $ 3,275.86- $ 6,026.81
• Salary Frequency: Biweekly
• Salary Grade: Grade 23
• UC Job Title: ORGANIZATIONAL CNSLT 3
• UC Job Code:
• Number of Positions: 2
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): Day
• Location: Alhambra Cannery (HSP051)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
• This position is not an H-1B visa opportunity

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

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• Provides subject matter expertise on company products and operations processes and systems related to areas of expertise.
• Responsible for processing manual transactions for financial control and management. Assists with financial analysis as needed.
• Provides support for Plan Sponsor & Plan Management.
• Participates in process improvement and clean-up projects related to areas of expertise.
• Participates in Strategic Planning processes related to system processing and system enhancements and recommends alternative solutions.
• Backup support for RMD review.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 2-4 years related experience
• Strong Excel skills
• Proficient in Omni 7.4 & 7.5
• Demonstrated leadership and training skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities

• BA Degree in Business Administration or equivalent

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan - with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan - employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to 5,250/year
• Paid time off - including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time - 40 hours per calendar year

• Customer Focused : Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
• Critical Thinking : Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
• Team Mentality : Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
• Business Acumen : Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
• Learning Agility : Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.

Job Title: Interim Operations Consultant - Part-Time

Location: Ogden, Utah - On-site every other week

Duration: 4-6 months

About the Role:

Our client, a leading global supplier of spare parts to the automotive industry, is seeking a highly experienced senior consultant to support the factory/plant manager at their production site in Ogden, Utah. This role is part time with on-site presence every other week , providing strategic and operational guidance to drive continuous improvement initiatives across production, automation, and operational processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the plant/factory manager, providing expert guidance on operational and production improvements.
• Support the implementation of improvement plans, including LEAN, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Analyze production processes and identify opportunities to increase efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Mentor and collaborate with site leadership and operational teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Leverage extensive international experience to apply best practices from automotive and manufacturing industries.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 20+ years of experience in production, operations, or manufacturing, ideally within the automotive or similar sectors.
• Strong expertise in LEAN, Six Sigma, and operational improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience working in international environments with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to influence leadership and drive change at all levels of an organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborative work with plant leadership and staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status

• Manage and own a portfolio of partner physician practices
• Serve as point of contact for portfolio care centers and provide routine and regular updates as they relate to the partnership.
• Partner with physicians owners and focus on strategic planning & execution (VBC & FFS performance, same store growth, succession planning)
• Partner with Privia VBC and physician leadership to drive care transformation
• Track and manage metrics and goals related to finance, revenue cycle, productivity, clinical performance, value-based care and customer experience.
• Review data, share best practices and coach Care Center teams on strategies to succeed in value-based care agreements with payers.
• Drive growth and operational improvement to a portfolio of physician practices.
• Facilitate, in coordination with each Care Center, the development and implementation of action plans designed to meet the Care Centers' strategic plans and key performance initiatives as set by the medical group.
• Review relevant reports and data with practices in order to maintain transparency with practices about their financial performance in order to drive performance and change.
• Develop presentation materials, as appropriate, to communicate the status of actionable initiatives.
• Evaluate and assist in re-engineering the practice workflow to streamline patient throughput and efficiency.
• Mentor and coach practice administrators, in the management of their physician practice.
• Engage company resources, as necessary, to meet the needs of the Care Center, serving as the project coordinator to ensure timely completion and delivery of requested deliverables.
• Manage expectations with Care Centers as they relate to timeframes and service delivery.
• Assist in the development and execution of strategies aimed at driving growth, performance and revenue.
• Assist in coordination and presentation of key, in-market, physician meetings for both primary care and specialty care providers.
• Evaluate practice operations and offer strategic and constructive feedback for the benefit of the physician practice.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant health care topics and share information as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain expert-level knowledge in key software platforms such as athenaHealth's. Performance Management System and electronic health record.
• Provide top-notch customer service to physician practices to ensure issues are resolved and clients are satisfied.
• Ensure that operations are conducted in accordance with applicable accreditation, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Aide in the transition of the physician practice from Fee-For-Service to the future Risk-based world of healthcare reimbursement
• Roll out and communicate new Privia initiatives
• Serve as an effective leader, offering constructive feedback and coaching to Associate Consultants and other MSO based teams with the constant goal of driving Care Center performance and service. Serve as a strategic thinker who assesses situations carefully and delivers scalable recommendations and results
• Provide oversight, coaching and mentoring to assigned Performance Associates

• Bachelor's degree preferred. Healthcare Master's or MBA highly preferred.
• 5+ years of healthcare experience required, particularly working with physicians and medical group staff
• Quantitatively and financially proficient; must know how to read, interpret and explain financial data
• Comfort in functioning independently and autonomously and can effectively build a case to effect change. Demonstrates the judgment to appropriately escalate situations as necessary.
• Project management experience, juggling multiple projects and urgent deliverables while providing exceptional client service
• General understanding of Population Health Management and how it applies to risk-based contracts.
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Must comply with HIPAA rules and regulations

• Able to have honest, difficult conversations with physicians and their teams about financial performance and areas of opportunity for improvement
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with providers, management, clients and staff, in order to get buy-in to decisions
• Expresses ideas clearly and effectively, motivates the listener to action
• Responds calmly and maturely in high pressure situations
• Positive attitude toward company, work, clients, management, and team members
• Uses a customer-focused approach in dealing with conflict and resolution of problems

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

• Perform an operational audit + design system rollout plan
• Build:
  
  
  • Job cost tracking + labor/equipment reporting
  • Billing schedules, pay app & lien processes
  • Change order log + documentation SOP
  • Mobilization-to-closeout workflows
• Set up practical, scalable tools (Google Sheets, Trello, QuickBooks, etc.)
• Train internal team on using + maintaining systems
• Optional: help review contracts, collections, and forecasting process

• A former COO, Director of Operations, or PM Lead at a steel or PEMB subcontractor
• A construction systems consultant who's helped 1M- 10M subs stabilize and scale
• A senior PM or estimator with hands-on system-building experience ready to lead from the top

• Have experience building job costing, billing, scheduling, and field control systems
• Bring proven templates or tools you've built and used successfully
• Be comfortable building hands-on with a lean team
• Have experience working directly with ownership and foremen
• Communicate clearly and execute reliably

• Texas market knowledge or regional GC experience
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, Buildertrend, Procore, or Notion
• Desire to grow into a full-time leadership or fractional equity-track role

• Project-based: 10,000- 15,000 depending on experience and deliverables
• Flexible hours (10-20/week) based on milestone execution
• Travel expenses covered if onsite time is needed
• Long-term role with upper management or equity potential available for the right fit

Job Description:

• Will play a role of a domain expert in Insurance Healthcare (primarily for North America geography).
• Will work as a conduit between Sales, presales and operations and provide Subject Matter and domain expertise at various level of engagement (RFI, RFP, transition & steady state operations)
• Will be responsible to give inputs on commercial aspect when responding to various RFPs, hence knowledge on various pricing models prevalent in the Industry is desired.
• To play the role of Solution architect and designing solutions for new and existing opportunities, particularly in Insurance Healthcare space.
• Will be responsible for providing inputs on new opportunities, RFPs/RFIs with respect to inputs related to end to end process designing as required in the scope of work.
• Should be able to understand client's existing As Is process end to end and to design the future state process once processes are outsourced.
• Will be responsible to suggest process enhancements, optimizations and value adds in the designed solution which clearly translates benefit to the customer.
• The person will be required to spend time with customer's Operations team as and when required to take deep-dive into the process, hence thorough knowledge of all Insurance healthcare functions is mandatory.
• Should keep himself abreast with various changes from time to time in Insurance Industry.

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