Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Multiple work locations: UHN
Department: Data & Analytics, University Health Network
Reports to: Senior Manager, Performance Improvement & Excellence
Salary Range: $50.63 - $75.95 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Shifts: M–F Day
Status: Temporary Full Time (1 year contract)
Closing Date: March 19, 2026

Position Summary

The Project Manager plays a critical role in advancing Lean strategy execution and strengthening internal operations within UHN Data & Analytics. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Performance Improvement & Excellence, this role is responsible for coordinating and delivering Lean capability development initiatives, as well as leading internal operational improvement projects that enhance team effectiveness and service delivery.

This temporary full-time position requires a highly organized, self-directed professional who can quickly assume ownership of active workstreams, maintain momentum, and independently lead projects in a complex hospital environment. The ideal candidate brings strong project management experience, healthcare system knowledge, and foundational training in Lean or quality improvement methodologies. The role works closely within a small, high-performing team and requires a collaborative approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to contribute positively to a supportive team environment.

Duties

• Lead and coordinate execution of the Data & Analytics Lean strategy, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time and aligned with departmental priorities.
• Manage and administer the Green Belt training program and associated Lean capability development activities, including office hours, Lunch & Learns, participant coordination, and progress tracking.
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of Lean toolkits, templates, and standardized improvement resources to support sustainable continuous improvement.
• Independently lead internal operational improvement projects (e.g., demand management process enhancements) from initiation through implementation, including planning, stakeholder engagement, workflow mapping, risk mitigation, and benefits realization.
• Establish clear project governance structures, timelines, milestones, and reporting mechanisms; prepare high-quality documentation and status updates for leadership and committees.
• Engage and influence stakeholders across clinical, operational, and analytics teams to support change adoption and foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Health Administration, Health Informatics, Business, Industrial/Process Engineering or related field is required. Masters degree considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in project management and leading organizational change initiatives (people, culture, behaviour, data, process, and/or technology), preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Formal training or certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), or other quality improvement methodology required.
• Strong understanding of project management lifecycle, documentation standards, and best practices. Project management certification (i.e. PMP) considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading projects from initiation through implementation and close-out. Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority and contribute positively within a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Strong data literacy and analysis skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate data insights effectively to a non-technical audience.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience delivering presentations and facilitating discussions with diverse audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint); experience with workflow mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Miro) considered an asset.

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.