Program Manager, HR Strategic Initiatives

Program Manager, HR Strategic Initiatives

The Program Manager, HR Strategic Initiatives will apply project management expertise alongside Lean Six Sigma and change management principles to drive key HR initiatives. This role leads HR project execution, drives operational excellence through process redesign and continuous improvement, and champions people-focused change management across the organization. This role requires a proactive approach and the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels (frontline team members through vice presidents), leading change through influence rather than position. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of People Excellence, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve HR objectives.

Position : Program Manager, HR Strategic Initiatives

Location : Warrenville, IL

Full Time / Part Time : Full time

Hours : Monday-Friday, 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm

Required Travel : Travel to other Endeavor Health locations are required

What you will do :

• Provide leadership and expertise in project management best practices
• Lead HR initiatives using agile methodologies to adapt to evolving needs and ensure iterative improvements
• Establish and manage governance structures for HR projects
• Facilitate the design and execution of systemwide Human Resources initiatives, from initiation to implementation. Areas of focus may include talent acquisition, talent management, engagement, leader development, total rewards, organizational design, HRIS and diversity, equity and inclusion
• Develop and maintain organization wide and departmental project charters, detailed plans, and manage resources with flexibility to respond to changing requirements
• Identify and manage dependencies within HR and across the organization, creating mitigation plans to address potential barriers
• Track project progress using metrics, facilitate regular meetings (e.g., stand-ups, sprint reviews), enable visibility of progress, and proactively address obstacles
• Utilize agile and Lean Six Sigma to enhance the quality and efficiency of HR processes
• Apply analytical tools to drive continuous improvements across the talent lifecycle
• Develop and implement new HR processes to improve efficiency and adaptability
• Collaborate with HRIS and IT teams to leverage technology in advancing and simplifying HR processes
• Serve as a key change agent, applying methodologies to foster people-centered change and drive engagement
• Define and communicate key outcomes and impacts of change to stakeholder communities, ensuring stakeholder feedback is incorporated into planning
• Define educational materials and support leaders in delivering people focused change communications to their teams

What you will need :

Benefits (For full time or part time positions) :

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE : Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.