UCLA Health

Senior Project Manager

UCLA Health$100K — $218K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in healthcare administration/project management required
  • PMP certification from PMI mandatory
  • In-depth knowledge of project management principles
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking necessary
  • Advanced organizational and project management skills essential
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities required
  • Proven leadership and problem-solving skills are a must

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex projects to enhance operational efficiency
  • Oversee project phases from initiation to completion
  • Develop and manage project documentation and performance metrics
  • Facilitate communication and engagement among stakeholders
  • Apply change management strategies for new processes
  • Mentor project management team and foster a collaborative culture
  • Conduct team meetings to align goals and communicate project status

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work environment
  • Support for professional growth and development
  • Mentorship opportunities within project management team
  • Work alongside executive leaders and clinical partners
  • Contribute to meaningful improvements in patient care and organizational practices
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General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Flexible Hybrid

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm PST

Posted Date

08/04/2026

Salary Range: $100170 - 218715 Annually

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

32188

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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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

Job Qualifications

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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:
  • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience; MPH, MHA, MBA or other related Master's degree
  • Experience managing IT projects
  • Experience managing healthcare projects
  • Previous employment at a health plan, especially Medicare Advantage health plan
  • Lean Six Sigma certification


As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.

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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