Healthcare Project Manager

Job SummaryThe Healthcare Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing healthcare projects from initiation through completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with healthcare regulations while improving patient care, operational efficiency, and organizational performance. The Project Manager collaborates with clinical, administrative, and technical teams to achieve strategic business objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, execute, monitor, and close healthcare projects according to organizational goals.Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.Coordinate cross-functional teams, including clinical staff, IT, finance, operations, and external vendors.Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to stakeholders and executive leadership.Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, CMS, Joint Commission, and organizational policies.Manage project documentation, including project charters, schedules, risk registers, and meeting minutes.Facilitate project meetings and maintain effective communication among stakeholders.Oversee implementation of healthcare technologies such as Electronic Health Records (EHR), EMR systems, telehealth platforms, or clinical applications.Track project performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare project reports.Support organizational change management and user adoption initiatives.Ensure projects align with strategic objectives and quality improvement initiatives.Typical Performance MetricsOn-time project completionBudget adherenceStakeholder satisfactionRegulatory complianceProject quality and outcomesOperational efficiency improvementsUser adoption ratesPatient care or service delivery improvementsReports to:COOBachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, Information Technology, Public Health, or a related field.3–7+ years of project management experience, preferably in healthcare.Experience managing healthcare IT, clinical, operational, or compliance-related projects.Strong understanding of healthcare workflows and regulatory requirements.Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, or similar project management tools.Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), MBA, or related field.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Agile, Scrum Master, or Lean Six Sigma certification.Experience with Epic, Cerner, Meditech, or other EHR systems.Experience with healthcare quality improvement methodologies.Key SkillsProject planning and executionBudget and resource managementRisk assessment and mitigationStakeholder managementHealthcare compliance and regulationsChange managementProcess improvementVendor managementData analysis and reportingLeadership and team collaborationTime managementStrategic planning #J-18808-Ljbffr