Senior 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.