Senior Project Manager, General Practice

Job Title: Senior Project Manager, General Practice Location: Remote Company: National Veterinary Associates (NVA) Reports to: Senior Director, PMO Job Summary: National Veterinary Associates is seeking a high-impact Senior Project Manager to lead complex, business-critical initiatives that directly influence operational performance, growth, and client experience across our General Practice network. This is not a traditional project management role. You are a strategic execution leader—someone who can bring structure to ambiguity, mobilize cross-functional teams, and drive initiatives from concept through adoption in a highly matrixed, multi-site environment. You will own the full lifecycle of key initiatives, ensuring work is clearly defined, effectively executed, and delivers measurable impact. The ideal candidate brings a strong project management background with experience in multi-site retail or healthcare organizations, along with a proven ability to operate in complex environments. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to align stakeholders, guide change, and deliver results. Key Responsibilities Project Design & Lifecycle Ownership Lead initiatives across the full lifecycle—from early concept, scoping, and planning through execution, rollout, and post-implementation evaluation. Define clear project goals, success measures, and execution strategies, and track outcomes against those targets. Ensure all work is structured, sequenced, and aligned to business &/or enterprise priorities. Lead cross-functional teams through coordinated efforts in Operations, Medical, Marketing, Finance, HR, and Technology. Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and workflows to ensure alignment and accountability. Facilitate all project activities, ensuring teams remain coordinated, engaged, and progressing toward shared outcomes. Deliver concise, actionable updates and translate complex work into clear narratives tailored to all levels of the organization. Including anchoring communications in “Why / Why Now / WIIFM” to support engagement and adoption. Execution & Delivery Excellence Drive execution with rigor—managing timelines, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives. Ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to intended business outcomes. Maintain strong operational discipline through structured workplans, tracking mechanisms, and regular execution cadences. Anticipate challenges, mitigate risks, and adjust plans quickly while maintaining momentum and team alignment. Define success metrics, track progress against KPIs, and report on outcomes, risks, and trends to ensure initiatives deliver expected results. Qualifications 5-10+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional programs or projects. Proven ability to manage full project lifecycle—from concept through execution and evaluation. Experience in multi-site healthcare, retail, or service-based environments preferred. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority Competitive salary ($100-$130,000 range) and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. Collaborative and innovative work environment. National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership. At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us: We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA! NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. #J-18808-Ljbffr