Facility Activation & Transition Planning Manager

Job Details

The Facility Activation and Transition Planning Manager supports a diverse portfolio of initiatives within the Enterprise Asset Management department, including HOPD conversions, facility activations, decommissioning, and move management. This role partners closely with leaders across the organization to develop and execute project plans aligned with strategic and capital objectives. Success in this position requires strong project leadership, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage confidential, complex, and fast‑moving initiatives.

Job Description

Summary
The Facility Activation and Transition Planning Manager supports a diverse portfolio of initiatives within the Enterprise Asset Management department, including HOPD conversions, facility activations, decommissioning, and move management. This role partners closely with leaders across the organization to develop and execute project plans aligned with strategic and capital objectives. Success in this position requires strong project leadership, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage confidential, complex, and fast‑moving initiatives.

Job Duties

• Lead end‑to‑end activation planning and execution for HOPD conversions, facility activations, decommissioning, move management, and other key initiatives.
• Engage stakeholders, define project teams, and secure required approvals, resources, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop and communicate project objectives, deliverables, and status updates; present plans and outcomes to leadership and cross‑functional partners
• Leverage data and root‑cause analysis to assess performance gaps, drive efficiency, and support strategic decision‑making.
• Build strong relationships with internal partners and vendors; manage RIFs/RFPs, contracts, and onsite vendor oversight.
• Support departmental strategies, lead continuous improvement efforts, and maintain awareness of healthcare and project management best practices.
• Conduct lessons‑learned and financial lookbacks; maintain complete project documentation and travel onsite for key milestones.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field OR 3+ years of progressive project management experience OR completion of a healthcare administrative fellowship.
• 3 years 3 years of progressive project management experience or completion of a healthcare administrative fellowship
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract, interpret, and leverage data from various systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and team‑building skills, including emotional intelligence.
• Effective communication, problem‑solving, and negotiation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field
• 3 years experience in a healthcare setting, facility activation, HOPD, move management a plus.
• Comfortable leading large group meetings virtually and in person.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex concepts with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated resilience, flexibility, professionalism, and managerial courage.

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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