Project Management Consultant, Heart & Vascular Institute

Help Build the Future of Cardiovascular Care at UVA Health

The Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI) at UVA Health is growing, and we're looking for a Project Management Consultant who wants to help shape that growth from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity to join a newly formed Institute and contribute to projects that directly support operational excellence, strategic growth, and communication across one of UVA Health's most visible clinical service lines. You'll work with physicians, administrators, analysts, and operational leaders across the organization, helping turn data into decisions and ideas into action.

If you enjoy variety, have strong organizational skills, and are equally comfortable working with data, communications, and project coordination, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact while building relationships across the health system.

About the Heart & Vascular Institute

The Heart & Vascular Institute supports cardiovascular services across UVA Health and its community partners. The team provides operational analysis, performance reporting, communications, and project support to leaders across the Institute, helping them make informed decisions that improve patient care and support growth.

The Institute is currently focused on implementing and refining business processes that will support continued expansion across UVA Community Health locations and strengthen integration throughout the health system.

Position Overview

This position combines established responsibilities with new opportunities created through the continued growth of the Institute. The successful candidate will take ownership of critical recurring processes while helping develop new tools, communications, and projects that support strategic priorities.

No two weeks look exactly the same. One day may involve preparing monthly operational reports, while another may focus on coordinating a new initiative, updating SharePoint resources, or creating content for Institute-wide communications.

What You'll Do

Reporting & Analytics

• Maintain and distribute monthly clinical volume and operational reports.
• Validate and review data for accuracy and completeness.
• Support leaders with information used for operational decision-making.
• Monitor recurring reporting processes and identify opportunities for improvement.

Communications

• Manage and update Heart & Vascular Institute SharePoint sites.
• Create, edit, and publish internal communications.
• Coordinate and produce the monthly HVI newsletter.
• Help ensure teams have access to current information and resources.

Project Management

• Coordinate projects that support Institute growth and operational priorities.
• Assist with implementation initiatives across clinical and administrative teams.
• Support cross-functional stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining deadlines.

Relationship Building

• Partner with physicians, clinical leaders, administrators, and operational teams.
• Serve as a resource for information sharing and project coordination.
• Build strong working relationships across the health system.

What Success Looks Like

Within 6-12 months, you'll:

• Independently manage recurring monthly reporting processes.
• Produce accurate reports and communications on schedule.
• Successfully manage the Institute's monthly newsletter.
• Build productive relationships throughout the HVI and UVA Health.
• Take ownership of new projects with minimal supervision.
• Become a trusted resource for both clinical and administrative stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience coordinating projects, programs, processes, or operational initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• PMP certification or willingness to pursue professional project management credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in:
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Public Health
  • Business Administration
  • Communications
  • Data Analytics
  • Related field
• Experience with project management methodologies.
• Experience supporting reporting, analytics, or operational processes.
• SharePoint experience.
• Communications, newsletter, or content management experience.
• Healthcare, academic medicine, or higher education experience.

Who Thrives in This Role?

The ideal candidate is:

• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Curious and eager to learn.
• Comfortable balancing analytical and creative work.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities.
• Strong at building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Adaptable when priorities shift.
• Interested in understanding how healthcare operations work.
• A critical thinker who enjoys solving problems.
• Comfortable moving from data analysis to communications to project coordination within the same day.

Why Join This Team?

Help Build Something New

The Heart & Vascular Institute is still evolving, giving you the opportunity to help shape processes, communications, and operations as the organization grows.

Variety and Visibility

This role touches nearly every aspect of the Institute. You'll work with leaders across the hospital and contribute to projects that have broad organizational impact.

Collaborative Culture

You'll join a multidisciplinary team that values curiosity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Growth Opportunities

The position offers exposure to healthcare operations, strategic planning, communications, analytics, and project management, providing valuable experience for future career advancement.

Flexible Work Environment

We prefer a hybrid work arrangement with regular onsite engagement, but there is flexibility for remote work based on business needs and candidate circumstances.

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Regular business hours
• No call requirement
• Hybrid work model with remote flexibility

Why UVA Health?

UVA Health is one of the nation's leading academic health systems, bringing together research, education, and patient care to improve the lives of patients throughout Virginia and beyond. Team members have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while collaborating with talented professionals across a mission-driven organization.

If you're looking for a role that offers variety, visibility, collaboration, and the chance to help build a growing Institute, we'd love to hear from you.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.

Experience: 5+ years of relevant professional project management experience required.

Licensure: PMP certification or similar is required within one year of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull less than or equal to 20lbs and freely travel and climb stairs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and Education Support

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.