The Implementation Manager will manage the deployment of mobile imaging units (MRI, CT, PET/CT, LINAC, Etc.) across healthcare sites. In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and execute the full life cycle of mobile imaging deployments. You will drive projects from pre-planning through launch, balancing timelines, budgets, compliance requirements, and stakeholder expectations to deliver critical healthcare services

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Project Management:

• Project Management:
  • Lead mobile imaging deployment projects from site assessment through full operational startup.
  • Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and risk management strategies.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional internal teams (Engineering, Operations, Regulatory) and external vendors (transport, construction, utilities).
  • Track project budgets, timelines, milestones, and deliverables with regular reporting to leadership.
  • Apply structured project management processes, including stage-gate approvals, scope control, and change management.
• Customer Interaction:
  • Identify and mitigate risks early; resolve project issues and escalate critical concerns.
  • Ensure all projects meet Building and healthcare regulations
  • Support in site preparation activities as needed.
  • Support in site audits and readiness assessments to ensure regulatory, mechanical, and operational compliance before deployment.
  • Travel to client sites regionally or nationally to support project execution.

• Continuous Improvement:
  • Analyze project performance across deployments to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing deployment cycle time, controlling costs, and improving quality outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain standardized processes, checklists, templates, and best practices.
  • Facilitate "lessons learned" meetings post-project and implement corrective actions into future deployments.
  • Support to Streamline site preparation, equipment setup, regulatory processing, and client training workflows.
  • Monitor key project metrics (on-time delivery, budget adherence, client satisfaction) and drive targeted improvement efforts.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2–5 years of experience in project management for facility operations, industrial deployments, or construction management
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Lean, Stage-Gate)
• Experience coordinating site readiness, equipment installations, and operational startups.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and budget constraints.
• Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects in dynamic, high-paced environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., monday.com).
• Technical aptitude for reading site plans, mechanical layouts, and operational checklists.

Preferred:

• International Building Code (IBC) Knowledge.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

At Akumin, we invest in the well-being of our employees, so you can bring your best self to work each day. You can expect to see the following benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Cross training opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA accounts with employer contributions
• 401(k) eligibility with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Defined PTO and sick time programs

Eligibility for benefits will vary based on role type and hours worked.

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