Head of Project Management

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing organizational projects that support Axiom Care's strategic, operational, and clinical objectives. This position serves as the central point of coordination among leadership, clinical teams, business operations, community partners, and external stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

The Project Manager develops project plans, tracks progress, manages risks, facilitates communication, and ensures accountability across departments. This role supports organizational growth by driving operational efficiency, process improvement, and successful implementation of strategic initiatives.

Shift: Monday - Friday (8 hours)

Full-Time Exempt

Leads the planning, implementation, and oversight of assigned organizational projects from initiation through completion.

Develops detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements.

Monitors project performance, identifies risks, and implements corrective actions to maintain project timelines and objectives.

Facilitates project meetings, prepares agendas, and documents action items and project updates.

Maintains project documentation, status reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.

Collaborates with leadership to define project goals, scope, budgets, and success measures.

Tracks project expenditures and assists with budget management and resource allocation

Ensures compliance with organizational policies, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and grant deliverables

Coordinates communication among internal departments, external partners, government agencies, tribal organizations, and community stakeholders as applicable.

Supports implementation of technology, behavioral health, healthcare, operational, and infrastructure initiatives.

Identifies process improvement opportunities and recommends operational efficiencies.

Assists with data collection, reporting, performance measurement, and outcome tracking.

Supports change management efforts associated with new programs, services, systems, and operational initiatives.

Maintains project management tools and ensures project records are accurate and up to date.

Coordinates vendor activities, contract deliverables, and external consultant engagements when assigned.

With facilities in Maricopa and Pinal Counties, we offer comprehensive services including 24/7 observation, inpatient detoxification, residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and recovery housing with a focus on underserved populations.

Beyond our full-continuum community programs, we proudly operate specialty programs for the justice-involved (in partnership with ADCRR), for members of the Navajo Nation (in partnership with the Navajo Department of Health), and for Veterans (McCain Veteran Center).

Together, we’re building a future where compassionate care is accessible to all – come be a part of it!

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid time off (PTO), paid sick time, and paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Reimbursement for CMEs

Free criminal record clearance for eligible justice-impacted staff through a partnership with Rasa Legal

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary benefits including group term life, voluntary term life, AD&D, short term disability, and accident coverage

Project Management – Demonstrates strong knowledge of project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies.

Organization Skills – Effectively prioritizes tasks, manages multiple projects simultaneously, and meets deadlines.

Critical Thinking – Makes sound decisions based on available data and organizational priorities.

Teamwork – Works collaboratively across departments to achieve project outcomes.

Adaptability – Responds effectively to changing priorities and evolving project needs.

Time Management – Consistently manages competing demands while maintaining quality.

Technology Proficiency – Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, data tracking systems, and virtual collaboration tools.

Quality Management – Ensures deliverables meet organizational standards and project requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Project Management, Organizational Leadership, or related field required.

Minimum of three (3) years of project management, operations, healthcare, behavioral health, or related experience.

Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple concurrent projects preferred.

Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, tribal health, human services, or community-based organizations preferred.

Project Management Professional (PMP), CAPM, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification preferred.

Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.

Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed for meetings, project implementation, and stakeholder engagement.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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