Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Philadelphia, PA (mostly remote; occasional onsite required; local candidates only)

Work Arrangement: Mostly Remote (occasional onsite in Philadelphia, PA)

Interview Mode: Video

Engagement Type: Contract-to-Hire

Industry: Healthcare / Research

Experience Target: 7-10 years

Role Overview


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.


This position has reopened to new candidates. We are seeking candidates with at least five years of experience serving as the primary or sole project manager on complex, high-risk, high-visibility projects with executive sponsors. The project manager must be comfortable facilitating business discussions with senior leaders, helping define project direction when the problem or solution is not fully clear, and guiding stakeholders toward decisions and alignment.


Must-Have Skills

• 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
• 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
• 5+ years of experience as primary or sole project manager on complex, high-risk, high-visibility projects with executive sponsors

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
• Facilitate business discussions with senior leaders and guide stakeholders toward decisions and alignment

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
• Healthcare Industry experience

Additional Notes

• Contract-to-hire opportunity
• Local candidates to Philadelphia, PA only (occasional onsite required)