Healthcare Project Manager Jobs

Healthcare project managers guide complex initiatives across hospitals, health systems, medical practices, insurers, life sciences organizations, and health technology companies. They coordinate teams, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder priorities to help projects meet operational, clinical, regulatory, and business goals. Explore vetted Healthcare Project Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Healthcare Project Managers Do

Responsibilities vary by organization and project, but commonly include defining scope and milestones, building project plans, managing budgets and risks, coordinating cross-functional teams, and communicating progress to executives and stakeholders. Projects may involve electronic health record implementations, facility expansions, process improvement, digital health launches, compliance initiatives, or care delivery transformation.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience in project management, healthcare operations, or a related field, along with strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Familiarity with healthcare workflows, regulatory requirements, data and technology implementations, and methods such as Agile or Lean can be valuable. Some roles prefer or require credentials such as PMP, CAPM, or healthcare-specific certifications; requirements depend on the employer and scope of the role.

Explore Healthcare Project Manager Careers

Healthcare project management roles can offer opportunities to improve systems and services while working with clinicians, administrators, technical teams, and external partners. Browse Ladders for vetted openings with salaries of $100,000 or more, and review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.

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$120K - $160K *

Engineer the future of critical facility commissioning by leading project teams, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with design and safety standards. Drive successful project execution throug...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $125K *

Transform Medicaid project management by leading workstreams, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring strategic oversight for H.R. 1 initiatives. Drive alignment and execution across multiple projects...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$109K - $144K *

Join a dynamic team to drive operational excellence and process improvements in healthcare. Lead complex initiatives, influence strategy, and enhance care delivery while collaborating across multiple...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing clinical trial project setups and amendments. Collaborate with teams to ensure client requirements are met, while serving as a subject matter expert to enhance process eff...

Johnson City, TNRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $163K *

Champion the production of high-quality Medicaid proposals, ensuring compliance and excellence from RFP release to submission. Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to enhance processes and delive...

Minnetonka, MNRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform project execution by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery. Engage with clients and contractors to drive successful outcomes in construction projects...

Chicago, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$96K - $144K *

Take ownership of contract management by drafting, negotiating, and administering agreements with key customers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic planning and operational excellence for a dynamic Marketing & Communications team. Own budgeting, resource management, and cross-functional partnerships while leading initiatives that...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-impact project management services, overseeing a remote PMO team to ensure alignment with organizational goals, while driving stakeholder communication and adapting...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $110K *

Lead operational excellence by managing complex training programs and enhancing processes for a statewide initiative, ensuring effective communication and client engagement while fostering a high-perf...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a technical team to enhance collaboration tools in a dynamic, cloud-based environment. Engage with federal clients, drive Agile practices, and ensure toolset efficiency...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Deliver leadership and governance for global clinical study management, ensuring projects meet timelines and budgets while fostering collaboration and operational excellence across teams and stakehold...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of specialized federal projects by managing product delivery from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, budgets, and schedules while leading cross-fun...

Alexandria, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate mechanical engineering projects by managing design and execution from concept to completion. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure quality, compliance, and client satisfaction wh...

Georgia, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $173K *

Champion a transformative clinical team, leading 60-70 RNs in delivering exceptional post-discharge care. Drive innovative strategies to enhance patient outcomes and foster a culture of collaboration...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in shaping product strategy and delivery, enhancing member experiences in healthcare. Collaborate across teams to define problems, prioritize outcomes, and levera...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Lead our initiatives in designing and constructing innovative water and carbon capture facilities globally. Collaborate across teams to ensure project success within budget and timeline while promotin...

California, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Optimize your career as a Technical Project Manager, overseeing equipment procurement and supply chains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and negotiate contracts to ensure proj...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Elevate healthcare interoperability by designing and supporting MEDITECH interfaces. Collaborate with teams to enhance data exchange, improve patient care, and ensure seamless integration across syste...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $163K *

Transform healthcare analytics by driving data-informed decisions and optimizing provider contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pricing strategies and improve operational perfo...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $182K *

Lead the charge in delivering successful SAP S/4HANA implementations, driving cross-functional alignment, governance, and risk mitigation to enhance business value and ensure smooth transitions across...

Virginia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Analyze healthcare data to enhance clinical insights and improve medication use. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop analytics tools and real-world evidence studies, driving better heal...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $172K *

Champion eDiscovery project management by leading high-visibility initiatives for the DOJ. Collaborate with legal teams to ensure seamless project execution across all EDRM phases, delivering quality...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $188K *

Shape the future of healthcare reimbursement by developing and implementing payment policies that enhance accuracy, compliance, and provider experience in a dynamic payer environment. Collaborate with...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $259K *

Unlock the potential of data governance by leading U.S. initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance data quality and stewardship practices in a dynamic enviro...

Kalamazoo, MIRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Healthcare Project Manager do?question toggle

    A Healthcare Project Manager plans and coordinates initiatives for healthcare organizations, managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and communication across teams. Projects can include technology implementations, operational improvements, facility initiatives, and care delivery programs.

  • What qualifications are common for Healthcare Project Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for project management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and an understanding of healthcare operations. Some positions prefer a bachelor's degree, industry experience, or certifications such as PMP, but requirements vary by role.

  • What industries hire Healthcare Project Managers?question toggle

    Hospitals, health systems, medical groups, health insurers, consulting firms, life sciences companies, and healthcare technology organizations hire project managers to lead initiatives.

  • How can I find Healthcare Project Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Healthcare Project Manager openings and review listings for salary information, qualifications, and location. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.