Jace Manning, Bsie, MBA
About Jace Manning, Bsie, MBA
Jace Manning is the Director of Education Program Operations at Health Catalyst, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in performance improvement and management engineering across various healthcare organizations.
Current Role at Health Catalyst
Jace Manning serves as the Director of Education Program Operations at Health Catalyst, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing educational programs within the organization. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of training initiatives aimed at improving healthcare delivery. Manning's leadership is characterized by a commitment to fostering a compassionate and empathetic approach in healthcare training.
Previous Experience at Health Catalyst
Before his current role, Jace Manning worked at Health Catalyst as the Manager of Performance Improvement from 2015 to 2019. During his four years in this position, he contributed to various performance enhancement initiatives aimed at optimizing healthcare processes. His experience in this role laid the groundwork for his current responsibilities in education program operations.
Background in Healthcare Engineering
Jace Manning has a diverse background in healthcare engineering, having worked as a Management Engineer at Intermountain Healthcare from 2006 to 2011. He also held the position of Senior Value Engineer at University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he served as Manager of Performance Improvement at Allina Health for one year in 2013-2014. This extensive experience has equipped him with a strong foundation in performance improvement methodologies.
Education and Academic Achievements
Jace Manning holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business, which he completed from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering & Management from North Dakota State University from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he studied Applied Mathematics at Jamestown College, obtaining another Bachelor of Science from 2001 to 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in data analytics and improvement science.
Advocacy and Methodologies
Jace Manning advocates for a compassionate and empathetic approach in training and leadership within healthcare systems. He utilizes improvement science methodologies, including Lean and Six Sigma, to enhance patient care delivery. Manning focuses on translating complex data analytics into actionable insights, empowering healthcare staff to make proactive decisions based on data. He emphasizes structured, iterative improvements to transform healthcare organizations effectively.