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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Reporting to Winship's Assistant Director, Strategic Initiatives, the Implementation Specialist will support the development and execution of oncology clinical and research programs and initiatives by leading high-priority, enterprise-wide projects and initiatives.
• The Implementation Specialist will develop a deep understanding of expressed goals and work collaboratively with stakeholders to execute plans to meet these objectives.
• The incumbent will work closely with teams across a highly matrixed landscape to lead planning and execution of initiatives outlined in Winship's strategic plan.
• Leads the implementation of strategic projects in collaboration with leadership across all levels of organization.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned projects.
• Collaborates with management and key stakeholders to develop comprehensive project plans.
• Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements.
• Develop content and execute implementation strategies.
• Identifies metrics that meet the organizations need and delivers on established goals.
• Analyzes data to include conducting trend analysis.
• Effectively communicates project updates, milestones, and outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
• Responsible for working with stakeholders to implement and educate on key solutions.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with various departments and team members involved in strategic projects.
• Facilitates meetings to include retreat development/implementation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Two years of proven experience in managing strategic projects from initiation to completion, leading or managing implementations, or related project management or customer support experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of healthcare industry preferred, including thorough understanding of research and clinical workflows and operations

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