Project Manager (Process Improvement & Change Management) — Temp-to-Perm (Mostly Remote)
Location: Mostly Remote (Philadelphia-area candidates strongly preferred for occasional required onsite visits)
Type: Temporary with intent to convert (Temp-to-Perm)
Experience: Ideal candidate has 7–10 years of relevant experience
About The Role
We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead an advanced portfolio of complex, cross-functional projects supporting the evolving needs of the department. This role partners closely with departmental leadership to develop and deliver project plans aligned with organizational strategy, with a strong emphasis on process improvement and change management.
You will also serve as a consultant and facilitator on cross-disciplinary initiatives that leverage the department’s expertise and drive measurable operational improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Project Identification
• Identify and organize projects by defining scope, goals, and deliverables
• Perform needs analyses to confirm departmental and institutional needs are met
• Identify key stakeholders and appropriate project team members
Project Initiation & Planning
• Secure project approval; confirm resource availability, timelines, and financial commitments
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions to align on outcomes, priorities, and success measures
• Coordinate complex customer input, ideas, and feedback across teams
• Create detailed project documentation, including work breakdown structures, schedules, and roles/responsibilities
• Communicate project objectives, milestones, and expectations to project teams
• Present project plans and updates to stakeholders and varied audiences
Project Execution
• Manage end-to-end execution: track progress, manage issues, and mitigate risks
• Build strong relationships across collaborating departments and teams
• Meet regularly with project sponsors to:
• Report on progress toward milestones and overall project status
• Provide insights into project health and key risks
• Proactively escalate issues and recommend corrective actions to realign outcomes when needed
Project Closure
• Complete post-project evaluations to assess outcomes and impact
• Ensure deliverables align with intended results and desired operational improvements
• Document lessons learned and present findings to stakeholders
• Assemble, finalize, and archive project documentation
Required Qualifications & Skills
• Advanced knowledge of PMBOK (charters, work plans, budgets, productivity tools)
• Intermediate knowledge of BABOK
• Intermediate knowledge of quality improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Advanced knowledge of change management principles (organizational dynamics, change theory, improvement tools/methods)
• Advanced knowledge of risk management principles
• Intermediate knowledge of healthcare and/or research operations and systems
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Competencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to recommendations/decisions
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to influence outcomes without direct authority
Work Arrangement
This is a mostly remote role. Philadelphia-area candidates are strongly preferred due to occasional required onsite visits.
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Type: Temporary with intent to convert (Temp-to-Perm)
Experience: Ideal candidate has 7–10 years of relevant experience
About The Role
We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead an advanced portfolio of complex, cross-functional projects supporting the evolving needs of the department. This role partners closely with departmental leadership to develop and deliver project plans aligned with organizational strategy, with a strong emphasis on process improvement and change management.
You will also serve as a consultant and facilitator on cross-disciplinary initiatives that leverage the department’s expertise and drive measurable operational improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Project Identification
• Identify and organize projects by defining scope, goals, and deliverables
• Perform needs analyses to confirm departmental and institutional needs are met
• Identify key stakeholders and appropriate project team members
Project Initiation & Planning
• Secure project approval; confirm resource availability, timelines, and financial commitments
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions to align on outcomes, priorities, and success measures
• Coordinate complex customer input, ideas, and feedback across teams
• Create detailed project documentation, including work breakdown structures, schedules, and roles/responsibilities
• Communicate project objectives, milestones, and expectations to project teams
• Present project plans and updates to stakeholders and varied audiences
Project Execution
• Manage end-to-end execution: track progress, manage issues, and mitigate risks
• Build strong relationships across collaborating departments and teams
• Meet regularly with project sponsors to:
• Report on progress toward milestones and overall project status
• Provide insights into project health and key risks
• Proactively escalate issues and recommend corrective actions to realign outcomes when needed
Project Closure
• Complete post-project evaluations to assess outcomes and impact
• Ensure deliverables align with intended results and desired operational improvements
• Document lessons learned and present findings to stakeholders
• Assemble, finalize, and archive project documentation
Required Qualifications & Skills
• Advanced knowledge of PMBOK (charters, work plans, budgets, productivity tools)
• Intermediate knowledge of BABOK
• Intermediate knowledge of quality improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Advanced knowledge of change management principles (organizational dynamics, change theory, improvement tools/methods)
• Advanced knowledge of risk management principles
• Intermediate knowledge of healthcare and/or research operations and systems
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Competencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to recommendations/decisions
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to influence outcomes without direct authority
Work Arrangement
This is a mostly remote role. Philadelphia-area candidates are strongly preferred due to occasional required onsite visits.
#ZR
Apply Now
Apply Now