Senior Project Manager

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for a hybrid (primarily remote) contract-to-hire opportunity. This individual will manage a portfolio of complex projects aligned to departmental and organizational strategic goals, with a strong focus on process improvement and change management. This role will also serve as a consultant on cross-functional initiatives that leverage departmental expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex projects, ensuring alignment with departmental and organizational strategic goals.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success metrics while conducting needs analyses to support institutional priorities.
• Identify key stakeholders, assemble project teams, and coordinate cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans including work breakdown structures, timelines, roles, and resource planning.
• Secure project approvals, determine resource availability, manage budgets, and track overall project progress.
• Lead project execution from initiation through closure, including risk identification, issue mitigation, and status reporting.
• Communicate project objectives, milestones, and overall project health to stakeholders and project sponsors.
• Facilitate meetings, gather input, and ensure alignment across departments and teams.
• Conduct post-project evaluations, document lessons learned, and present outcomes and recommendations to leadership.
• Maintain and archive project documentation and ensure outcomes align with intended goals and impact.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of project management, quality improvement, or process improvement experience.
• At least three (3) years of experience managing cross-functional teams and projects.
• Experience with PMBOK methodologies, project charters, work plans, budgets, and risk management principles.
• Experience with change management principles and quality improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Healthcare or research environment experience preferred.
• Business Analysis experience preferred.
• Certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.