Institute for Healthcare Improvement

Project Manager

US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in project management
  • CAPM or similar project management certification or actively working towards it
  • Experience with standard project management tools and technology
  • Experience using NetSuite for project management or business operations

Responsibilities

  • Manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables for on-time execution
  • Complete necessary administrative tasks for project progression
  • Facilitate project reviews to ensure scope, schedule, and quality alignment
  • Communicate project status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders
  • Manage project budgets, monitor expenditures, and produce forecasts
  • Oversee procurement and vendor management to meet project goals
  • Identify and mitigate project risks and issues

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and disability plans
  • FSA plans
  • Generous vacation time
  • Wellness and wellbeing time
  • Programs to support employee wellbeing
Full Job Description
Project Manager

Scheduled Hours

Full Time

Salary Range

$64,417.00-$103,067.00

Location

Remote, USA

Position Summary:

Reporting into the Project Management Office, the Project Manager leads the execution of individual projects that advance organizational priorities. This role is responsible for managing project plans, budgets, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful and efficient delivery. The Project Manager supports cross-functional coordination, executes administrative needs, monitors risks, and promotes the use of standard project management practices and tools.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

PMO and Project Execution

  • Manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure on-time, on-budget execution

  • Complete administrative tasks that allow the project to move forward, as needed

  • Facilitate reviews to monitor scope, schedule, and quality; ensure alignment across contributors

  • Communicate status, risks, and decisions; escalate as appropriate


Financial Management

  • Manage project budgets, monitor expenditures, and produce accurate forecasts

  • Identify financial risks or variances and coordinate resolution with leadership


Procurement and Vendor Management

  • Oversee procurement and vendor management, including purchase orders, sub-awards, and vendor performance in support of project goals


Risk & Issue Mitigation

  • Identify, log, and monitor risks and issues

  • Lead mitigation activities using PMO processes


Change Management

  • Implement change control processes; assess impacts and obtain required approvals

  • Maintain updated project plans and budgets after changes are implemented and communicate changes to stakeholders


Resourcing

  • Assess resourcing needs and coordinate assignments with functional leads

  • Monitor workload balance and flag gaps or constraints


Team Leadership

  • Foster accountability and collaborative problem-solving


Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Technical

  • Demonstrated ability to define and manage project scope aligned to goals and organizational priorities

  • Ability to develop detailed project plans and manage dependencies across the project lifecycle

  • Working knowledge of project financials, including budget tracking, cost management, and margin awareness

  • Ability to identify risks and support tradeoff decisions to maintain project progress

  • Working knowledge of contract requirements and governance processes to support compliance

  • Ability to coordinate resources and support effective utilization through changes in project scope, timeline, or approach

  • Ability to monitor project performance and report on key metrics


Professional

  • Strong communication skills and ability to build alignment across stakeholders

  • Demonstrated skill in coordinating team members and tracking execution of deliverables

  • Ability to identify opportunities to improve processes within project work

  • Sound judgment in day-to-day decisions with appropriate guidance and escalation

  • Consistent professionalism aligned with organizational standards

  • Strong ability to adapt communication to audience


Position Qualifications:

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience

  • 3-5 years of experience in a project management role
  • CAPM or similar project management certification or actively working towards

  • Experience utilizing standard project management tools, templates and technology
  • Experience using NetSuite for project management and/or business operation


Preferred

  • Experience in:

  • Professional services environment

  • Working remotely within a global organization

  • Familiarity with Quality Improvement principles, methodologies, and best practices (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, IHI-specific, etc.)


This is a remote position that may require some domestic and international travel. The position manages and works with dispersed teams across multiple time zones.

Physical Attributes:

  • Ability to Sit for Extended Periods: Capability to work at a desk for long durations
  • Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in using a computer, including typing, mouse handling, and other office equipment
  • Visual Acuity: Ability to read and view a computer screen for extended periods
  • Hearing and Speaking: Clear communication over phone and video calls
  • Environment Setup: Access to a quiet, professional home office setup conducive to focused work and virtual meetings
  • Lifting: Occasionally requires lifting up to 25 lbs as needed


Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list or comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required.

At IHI, we are inspired to do our best work and be our best selves by leaning into our values and uniting in our vision to create a future in which everyone has the best care and health possible. We ensure that people feel valued and supported in meaningful ways, as demonstrated in our total rewards package that features competitive compensation, medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability plans, FSA plans, generous time off including vacation time, wellness and wellbeing time, and other special programs to support employee wellbeing.

About Institute for Healthcare Improvement

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is a non-profit organization that is focused on improving healthcare around the world. The organization was founded in 1991 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. IHI works with healthcare providers, governments, and other organizations to develop and implement strategies that improve the quality of care, reduce costs, and enhance patient safety. The organization is known for its work in the areas of patient safety, quality improvement, and population health. IHI has a global network of partners and collaborators, and has worked in over 100 countries.
Learn more about Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
1991

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