UCLA Health

Senior Project Manager

UCLA Health$100K — $218K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in project management or related field
  • Proven track record of leading complex, multi-faceted projects
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on operational efficiency
  • Experience in change management methodologies
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
  • Ability to mentor and develop junior team members
  • Familiarity with healthcare environments is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex projects across departments
  • Oversee all phases of project management from planning to execution
  • Develop and maintain essential project documentation
  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Apply change management practices for new initiatives
  • Conduct regular team meetings to set goals and inform stakeholders
  • Mentor team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Collaboration with executive leaders and diverse teams
  • Engagement in high-impact projects that drive organizational improvement
  • Contributions to the mission of delivering world-class patient care
  • Supportive work environment promoting learning and excellence
Full Job Description
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: $100,170 - $218,715/Annually

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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