Senior Project Manager

Description

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex, multi-faceted projects that support business process improvements and strategic initiatives across the Faculty Practice Group and broader UCLA Health system. Reporting to the Manager of the Program & Project Management Office, you'll collaborate with executive leaders, operational teams, and clinical partners to implement best practices, streamline processes, and deliver measurable results.

You'll oversee projects from initiation through completion-managing scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables-while ensuring stakeholder alignment, effective communication, and smooth change management. This is a high-impact role where your leadership and analytical skills will directly contribute to advancing UCLA Health's mission of delivering world-class patient care and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex projects and programs across departments to drive operational efficiency and organizational improvement

Oversee all phases of project management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of key outcomes

Develop and maintain project documentation, risk assessments, and performance metrics

Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication across diverse teams, ensuring transparency and alignment

Apply change management methodologies to support adoption and sustainability of new processes and initiatives

Mentor project management team members and promote a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence

Leads regular team meetings, establishing clear goals and objectives, and ensuring all stakeholders are informed of project status, changes, and strategic priorities

Mentors project management staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards

Salary Range : $95,400 - $208,300 / Annually

Qualifications

Required :

Minimum 8 years of healthcare administrative and / or project management experience

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)

Advanced knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts

Demonstrated attention to detail and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks

Demonstrated advanced organizational and project management skills

Demonstrated advanced communication skills. Effective verbal communication and writing skills. Advanced knowledge of all aspects of communications

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization including senior leadership

Demonstrated competency in selecting and implementing project management methods and techniques tailored to the unique circumstances of each project

Proven leadership ability. Effective problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to put forth persuasive recommendations

Demonstrated ability to integrate critical information across disciplines. Understands how projects relate to other business strategies and initiatives

Preferred :

Lean Six Sigma certification

Bachelor's degree and / or equivalent combination of education and experience; MPH, MHA, MBA or other related Master's degree