Project Manager

Job Description

Nemours is seeking a Project Manager in Jacksonville, FL.

The Project Manager position, is responsible for managing multiple, complex projects through all phases of the project management lifecycle, including managing straightforward strategic portfolio and initiatives. This individual will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and controlling projects to meet the identified business case and performance objectives. As project manager, he/she works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure assigned strategic portfolio initiatives and projects meet the stakeholder's requirements. This individual proactively identifies issues, risks, barriers and challenges, and clearly thinks through, and communicates potential solutions for resolution. He/she will work with initiative sponsors, project team members and senior leadership throughout the enterprise to build positive professional relationships, and model the Nemours Standards of Behaviors.

Essential Functions:

• Leads and executes Hematology/Oncology strategic initiatives, including CORKM grant deliverables, fertility program development, and expansion of clinical research and advanced trials.
• Manages project lifecycles from initiation through implementation, ensuring alignment with Hem/Onc program goals, timelines, and grant requirements.
• Develops and maintains integrated project plans tied to key milestones such as program launches, trial activation, and infrastructure development.
• Coordinates cross-functional teams (clinical, research, operations, and administrative) to support program growth and ensure successful implementation of new services.
• Drives development of referral pathways and integration of patient-centered services into Hem/Onc care models.
• Supports the build and optimization of research infrastructure, including processes to attract and support pharmaceutical-sponsored trials.
• Monitors progress toward grant milestones and ensures timely execution to maintain funding and program sustainability.
• Identifies and escalates risks or barriers impacting program implementation, including resource constraints, operational challenges, and regulatory considerations.
• Partners with leadership to develop sustainable workflows, reimbursement strategies, and operational models that transition grant-funded initiatives into ongoing clinical programs.
• Communicates project status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership, ensuring alignment and informed decision-making.
• Collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to align projects with access, growth, and financial performance goals within the Hem/Onc service line.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support the growth and success of Hematology/Oncology programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• More than 3 years and up to 5 years
• Knowledge of Agile project management principles and utilizing the Agile mindset to manage project teams.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org.