Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Healthcare industry experience a plus – Contract-to-hire (Mostly remote, locals only)

Location: Philadelphia, PA (mostly remote; occasional onsite required; preferred locals)

Engagement: Contract-to-hire

Experience Target: 7–10 years

The Senior Project Manager leads a portfolio of complex, cross-functional projects that support organizational strategy, process improvement, and change management. This role partners closely with leadership, drives structured project planning and execution, and serves as a consulting resource for initiatives that require strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-management capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• PMP or related project management certification
• 5+ years in project management, quality, or process improvement
• 3+ years managing cross-functional teams
• Advanced knowledge of PMBOK (charters, work plans, budgets, WBS, risk plans)
• Advanced knowledge of change management principles and organizational dynamics
• Intermediate knowledge of BABOK
• Intermediate knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma or quality improvement methodologies
• Intermediate understanding of healthcare or research operations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and influence without authority

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• 7+ years project management, quality, or process improvement experience
• 7+ years business analysis experience
• 3+ years experience in a healthcare or research environment

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects from intake through closure, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
• Define scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, resources, and success criteria.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, gather input, and coordinate cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Monitor project health, track risks/issues, and proactively escalate with recommended solutions.
• Provide clear, consistent communication to sponsors and leadership on progress and outcomes.
• Conduct post-project evaluations, lessons learned, and ensure proper documentation archiving.