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Program Manager (Value Analysis) - UI Health, Materials Management

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Apr 04, 2026
Program Manager (Value Analysis) - UI Health, Materials Management Program Manager (Value Analysis) - UI Health, Materials Management Hiring Department: Materials Management Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1040518 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: April 8, 2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $67,996.50 - 137,670.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The Program Manager provides operational support for the Hospital Value Analysis Program, including the Value Analysis team responsible for Project and Pricing Management. They identify process improvement and cost savings opportunities to improve product, service, process standardization, and utilization. They will review and assess applicable financial, clinical, operational, and evidence-based literature to support in the selection, evaluation, monitoring, analysis and implementation of cost-effective products, services and processes. They will also develop strong positive relationships with physicians and clinicians, gaining their participation in system initiatives. This process requires the establishment of a streamlined method for standardizing and monitoring product/services selections, utilization and management while continuously improving processes that maintain or improve the quality of care. Duties & Responsibilities: Lead and manage the system-wide value analysis program, serving as the subject-matter expert for clinical products, services, equipment, and technology within Supply Chain. Develop evidence-based value analysis strategies that align with organizational goals, support cost containment, and ensure effective product and service utilization. Oversee project timelines and savings outcomes, monitoring Value Analysis Committee and Project Manager performance, and reporting initiative status to ensure annual savings targets are met. Direct product and service evaluations, including introduction, analysis, education, conversions, issue resolution, and outcome tracking. Act as liaison between administration, clinical staff, and departments to drive cost-effective, standardized use of products, services, and processes. Supervise Value Analysis Project Managers, ensuring coordinated execution of product, service, and process-related initiatives across the system. Ensure proper implementation of GPO and UI Health contracts, verifying accurate contract data, compliance, and performance to achieve savings, rebates, and market share commitments. Manage vendor and supplier performance, supporting continuous improvement, innovation, issue escalation, and customer satisfaction. Identify opportunities for standardization and process improvement using clinical expertise and data-driven analysis. Develop and enforce standardized product and service utilization protocols in partnership with department leaders. Guide departments in implementing cost-management initiatives, including program development, data analysis, implementation, monitoring, and follow-up. Monitor compliance and measure outcomes for implemented changes, reporting cost reductions and value analysis results across the organization. Use benchmarking, purchasing data, and technology assessments to drive product, service, and process cost-savings initiatives and operational improvements. Maintain comprehensive value analysis records, including project outcomes, cost savings, utilization trends, and areas prone to overuse. Oversee cost evaluations in clinical pathways and DRG categories, validating analyses conducted by Project Managers. Prepare recommendations to improve operational efficiency, enhance patient care quality, and reduce expenditures. Lead evaluation processes for product and service alternatives, ensuring unbiased trials and evidence-based decisions. Conduct financial analyses (cost-benefit, cost-effectiveness, cost-minimization, cost-efficiency) to guide procurement and utilization decisions. Monitor resource consumption trends to identify improvement opportunities. Cultivate a high-performing team environment, promoting productivity, collaboration, and service excellence among direct reports. Develop and maintain education programs on value analysis principles, product evaluation, cost analysis, and utilization practices. Participate in system committees, representing administration on initiatives related to resource management, operational improvement, and product evaluation. Support and uphold the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives. Minimum Qualifications Required: 1. Any one or any combination that equals three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below: A. credit for progressively more advanced college course work that would lead to a major in business administration or a closely related field 60 semester hours equals 1 year (12 months) 90 semester hours equals 2 years (24 months) 120 semester hours or a Bachelor Degree equals 3 years (36 months) B. work experience and/or on-the-job training in one or more of the areas to be managed that provided a knowledge of generally accepted principles, theories, and practices used in one of the fields listed in "a" that included or was supplemented with 12 hours in accounting, business administration, and/or finance 2. Two (2) years (24 months) of responsible experience related to the management of one or more of the operational areas to be managed, in addition to the training/experience required in #1 above Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Supply Chain, Nursing, or related healthcare field Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP) from the American Hospital Association (AHA) Certification in Six Sigma To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. 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