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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$81K - $129K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$91K - $152K *

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

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Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $121K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $154K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $178K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $175K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $225K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$76K - $148K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $190K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $210K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$73K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $273K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $189K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $174K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$102K - $190K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $138K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $149K *

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Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.