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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$107K - $199K *

Lead and manage regional claim processing units, driving performance and process improvements across multiple states. Collaborate with key partners to resolve issues and enhance departmental efficienc...

Missouri, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading the start-up and commissioning of critical power systems for large-scale data centers. Drive project success through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder manag...

Arizona, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive client success by leading strategic relationships and enhancing service delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize client experiences and identify growth opportunities within the healt...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Join a team that's managing environmental projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff and driving business development efforts in the oil and gas sector...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $180K *

Empower cloud innovation by leading a distributed engineering team to design, deploy, and optimize Azure solutions, ensuring operational excellence and financial accountability in a dynamic enterprise...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $147K *

Empower your career by managing complex imaging equipment projects, fostering key relationships, and ensuring timely delivery and installation across healthcare environments. Drive success through eff...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Advance global service delivery by managing offshore partnerships, ensuring performance excellence, and driving operational improvements across teams to enhance productivity and quality outcomes...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading product strategy and development in healthcare. Drive innovation, validate growth opportunities, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions from concept...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $216K *

Join a dynamic team to lead technology consulting projects in biopharma, ensuring successful implementation of patient services solutions. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to drive...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in organizational change management for complex life sciences transformations, focusing on global Veeva CRM implementations. Drive strategy, execution, and stakeholder engagement acros...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive Agile transformation by leading complex projects, managing dependencies, and fostering collaboration across teams. Empower stakeholders through effective communication and continuous improvement...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Program Manager, leading complex cybersecurity initiatives. Drive project success by coordinating resources, managing timelines, and ensuring the protection of sensitive dat...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $134K *

Optimize project delivery by managing energy efficiency construction initiatives, ensuring compliance, quality control, and budget adherence, while fostering strong client relationships and overseeing...

Indiana, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$112K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team to lead AI-driven transformations in healthcare. You'll design innovative solutions, optimize workflows, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes, all while e...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $107K *

Shape the future of business processes by analyzing effectiveness and implementing measurable improvements. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety and productivity, while influencing departmental st...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $107K *

Lead the charge in enhancing interoperability and medical documentation processes. As a Senior Process Improvement Professional, you'll design workflows, define operating models, and collaborate with...

Kentucky, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $143K *

Shape the future of pharmacy software by leading product strategy, managing cross-functional teams, and driving improvements in patient outcomes and business results through innovative product managem...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by leading global partnerships and enhancing efficiency. Collaborate with teams to achieve strategic goals, support change management, and ensure accountability in meeting...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's architecting innovative virtual health solutions, enhancing communication capabilities for healthcare delivery. Collaborate on design, documentation, and implementation of mobile co...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive safety excellence by leading program development, compliance, and mentorship. Collaborate across teams to identify risks, conduct assessments, and enhance safety culture in diverse operational e...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive end-to-end delivery of wireless infrastructure projects, managing scope, budget, and timelines while coordinating with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure quality and customer satisfaction...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$134K - $249K *

Champion innovative payment strategies and provider partnerships to enhance value-based care initiatives. Lead cross-functional teams in executing strategic objectives while fostering productive relat...

Missouri, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Transform data engineering by architecting scalable pipelines and optimizing healthcare data solutions. Lead teams to enhance data quality and compliance while driving innovation and strategic alignme...

Baltimore, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $164K *

Champion innovative business analysis strategies to drive enterprise alignment, enhance decision-making, and deliver measurable outcomes. Collaborate with leadership to shape initiatives that support...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $130K *

Lead and execute multiple medium-scale projects by collaborating with stakeholders to deliver effective solutions, manage budgets, and foster team development while ensuring alignment with organizatio...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.