RWJBarnabas Health

Project Manager

RWJBarnabas Health$75K — $106K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, public health administration, or related field.
  • 2-3 years of physician practice management or relevant project management experience.
  • Experience in project and data management is preferred.
  • Strong initiative and decision-making skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute project plans for practice onboarding and relocation.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for project stakeholders across the organization.
  • Coordinate activities and deliverables to ensure project timelines are met.
  • Identify and mitigate project issues and risks throughout the lifecycle.
  • Communicate project objectives and updates through meetings and reports.
  • Manage project budgets and review invoices for accuracy.
  • Educate stakeholders on process changes during project phases.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Generous paid time off policies.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on operational excellence.
  • Flexibility to work across multiple locations.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Project Manager

Location: RWJ - 379 Campus Dr,

Somerset

Department Name: Support Services



Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $75,597.00 - $106,780.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Great healthcare operations depend on thoughtful planning, strong collaboration, and flawless execution. As a Project Manager - Support Services, you'll help guide the operational setup, integration, optimization, and decommissioning of medical group practices and providers. Working under the direction of the Senior Project Manager, you'll bring together leaders and teams across the organization to keep projects on track, address challenges, and ensure successful outcomes. Your work will help create consistent, efficient processes that support the continued growth of the medical group and the delivery of safe, compassionate care.

As a Project Manager, a typical day might include the following:
  • Create and execute project plans for the onboarding, relocation, integration, optimization, and decommissioning of medical group practices.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison for project stakeholders, including regional operations, leadership, HR, IT, Facilities, Finance, Physician Development, practice management, providers, and external vendors.
  • Coordinate stakeholder activities, deliverables, and timelines to ensure projects progress as planned.
  • Identify, track, and mitigate project issues and risks.
  • Communicate project objectives, progress, timelines, and key updates through well-organized meetings, presentations, and reports.
  • Manage projects within defined budgets, monitor expenses, and review invoices for accuracy and payment.
  • Ensure consistency and standardization of onboarding processes and procedures across the medical group.
  • Educate stakeholders on process changes and initiatives.
  • Facilitate collaborative work groups focused on developing and implementing standardized operational policies, procedures, and initiatives.
  • Remain current on industry best practices and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, processes, and operations.
  • Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining a strong sense of urgency and focus on successful execution.
  • Maintain professional relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.

This role might be for you if:
  • You enjoy bringing people together to solve problems and move complex projects forward.
  • You're highly organized and comfortable managing multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
  • You have strong project management, communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.
  • You can identify potential challenges, develop solutions, and keep projects moving despite obstacles.
  • You are comfortable working with leaders, physicians, practice teams, corporate departments, vendors, and consultants.
  • You take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and can make thoughtful decisions to achieve organizational goals.
  • You enjoy identifying opportunities to standardize processes, improve efficiency, and support operational excellence.
  • You're comfortable traveling between sites as needed and working in a collaborative, fast-paced healthcare environment.
  • Schedule: Day shift, Monday through Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, Full-Time, 40 hours per week


To be considered for this role, you must have a bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, public health administration, or a related field. Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making, along with the ability to consistently meet aggressive and often competing deadlines. The ability to delegate effectively while encouraging innovation, collaboration, and excellent performance is also required. Candidates must be willing and able to travel between sites as needed. A minimum of 2-3 years of physician practice management and/or related project management or coordination experience, as well as experience in project and data management is preferred.

About RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the largest integrated healthcare delivery system in New Jersey, with hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and clinics throughout the state. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three children's hospitals, a pediatric rehabilitation hospital, a behavioral health center, and numerous other clinical facilities. RWJBarnabas Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families, and to advancing medical research and education.
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