Senior Project Manager - Healthcare

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver mission-critical IT initiatives within a dynamic public healthcare environment. In this consultant/contractor role, you will drive transformative projects aimed at enhancing patient care and operational excellence across a large public health system.

This hybrid position is based in the Northern Los Angeles Area with an expectation of 3 days onsite per week. Local candidates are strongly preferred due to the collaborative and hands-on nature of the work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, cross-functional Healthcare IT projects.
• Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, including scope, timeline, budget, quality, risk, and stakeholder engagement.
• Facilitate collaboration between business units, IT teams, and clinical stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level communications, dashboards, and status reports.
• Utilize both Agile and Waterfall (SDLC) methodologies in a hybrid framework, depending on project needs.
• Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage project governance, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and health regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. PMP, CSM, PgMP, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of progressive project/program management experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years managing Healthcare IT projects, ideally within hospitals, clinics, or public health systems.
  • Proven track record delivering complex, enterprise-level IT initiatives in clinical environments.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Deep understanding of project management disciplines-risk, scope, change, test, and financial management.
  • Strong working knowledge of PPM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Clarity, Planview, Smartsheet).
  • Hands-on experience with Cerner and familiarity with various clinical applications.

To learn more about this and other positions, contact Eric Nolan at or . Healthcare IT Leaders is a national leader in IT workforce solutions, connecting healthcare provider, payer and life sciences organizations with experienced technology talent for consulting and full-time hiring. For more information, visit us on the web at .

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