UCLA Health

Senior Project Manager

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of project management experience in healthcare or related field
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and software
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on operational improvement
  • Exceptional communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to manage budgets and project scopes effectively
  • Experience with change management practices
  • Leadership experience to mentor and guide team members

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex, cross-departmental projects to enhance operational efficiencies
  • Manage the entire project lifecycle from planning through delivery
  • Create and update project documentation, including risk assessments
  • Ensure clear communication and alignment among all stakeholders
  • Utilize change management techniques to facilitate process adoption
  • Conduct regular team meetings to set project objectives and track progress
  • Mentor and develop project management team, fostering a culture of improvement

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with executive leadership exposure
  • Professional development opportunities through mentorship
  • Focus on impactful projects that advance patient care innovations
  • Involvement in strategic initiatives within a leading healthcare system
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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