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Project Manager IV, Operational Excellence (M&A)

Sutter Health

Sacramento, CA · HybridFull-time$129–194K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$129–194K/yr
Location
Sacramento, CAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Project Manager IV oversees complex projects and portfolios supporting operational excellence and system integration, including small- to mid-scale mergers and acquisitions initiatives from conception through completion. The role develops work plans, communication and risk plans, redesigns workflows, and leads cross-functional teams. It also supports integration planning, synergy realization, and change management. Onsite presence is required at least two days per week.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Healthcare M&a Integration, nice to haveIntegration Planning, nice to haveIntegration Governance, nice to haveWorkstream Management, nice to haveDependency Tracking, nice to haveRisk Identification, nice to haveExecutive Reporting, nice to haveSynergy Realization, nice to haveChange Management, nice to haveStakeholder Engagement, nice to haveCommunication Planning, nice to haveAdoption Strategies, nice to haveAI-Powered Tools, nice to haveProject Management, requiredHealthcare Delivery, requiredQuality Improvement, requiredTeam Management, requiredInfluence and Persuasion, requiredConceptual Thinking, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredNegotiation, requiredProblem Solving, requiredActionable Recommendations, requiredSpreadsheet Applications, requiredWord Processing Applications, requiredProject Management Applications, requiredPresentation Applications, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredPresentation Skills, requiredOrganization, requiredAutonomy, requiredCustomer Service, required

Qualifications

8 Years Recent Experience, requiredMaster's in MPH, MHA or MBA, nice to have

Full job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview:

This position plans, organizes, monitors, and oversees highly complex projects and project portfolios in support of operational excellence and system integration. This role will be responsible for projects specific to small to mid-scale mergers and acquisitions (M&A) initiatives across Sutter Health from conception to completion. Responsible for project work plan development, the establishment of project communication and risk management plans, workflow process redesign, metric development and return on investment analysis. Provides leadership to cross-functional teams, including overseeing the work of other project manager(s) and project coordinator(s) and providing coaching and mentorship. Perform independently under broad policy guidelines and exercises expert authority over assigned projects. Identifies and escalate issues to project sponsors/owners. Use project management tools and standards as outlined by Sutter Health and the project management institute to ensure projects stay on track to complete deliverables and project integration with other initiatives. Onsite presence required a minimum of two days per week or more as business requires.

The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of healthcare mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, and integration methodologies across acute, ambulatory, physician, and post-acute settings. Experience developing and executing integration plans, including Day 1 readiness, operational stabilization, and long-term integration activities. In addition, knowledge of integration governance, workstream management, dependency tracking, risk identification, and executive reporting. Ability to Identify, quantify, track and escalate opportunities for synergy realization and value capture throughout the integration lifecycle to support achievement of strategic transaction objectives. Also, possess strong change management skills with experience leading organizational change, stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and adoption strategies to drive successful project outcomes. Lastly, demonstrated proficiency in using AI-powered tools to enhance productivity, streamline project delivery, synthesize complex information, and support data-driven decision-making

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

  • Master's: Public Health (MPH), Hospital Administration (MHA) or Business Administration (MBA)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE

  • 8 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously and meet tight, often conflicting deadlines.

  • Thorough knowledge of health care delivery and quality improvement.

  • Requires the ability to manage large and diverse teams to deliver results within specified timeframes.

  • Ability to gain cooperation and support through effective use of influence and persuasion.

  • Conceptual, analytical and negotiation skills are necessary, along with skills in solving complex problems and developing actionable recommendations.

  • Skills and experience in solving complex problems and developing actionable recommendations.

  • Must be able to maintain an organized approach, clarity of purpose, and goal orientation in a rapidly changing environment involving multiple stakeholders of various levels from throughout the organization.

  • Must be detail oriented, self directed, and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision/intervention.

  • Must demonstrate a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.

  • Must demonstrate ability to cultivate a network within Sutter Health to gain support from senior leaders towards achieving organizational goals.

  • Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, project management, and presentation applications.

  • Exceptional verbal/ written communications and presentation skills to achieve desired outcomes.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $129,188.80 to $193,793.60 / annual salary. Bay Area Pay Range is $148,574.00 to $222,872.00 / annual salary.

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

How this job compares

Set against the 14,843 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$129–194K/yr
  • California median$125–190K/yr991 salary ranges
  • US median$106–167K/yr9,785 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $161K, is close to the California median midpoint ($159K) — in the middle half of Project Management salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,253 open Project Management jobs in California and 14,843 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (12,224 postings).
Education
5,787 of the 14,843 open Project Management jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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