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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$163K - $215K *

Empower our team as you lead product development for Virtual Care, enhancing member access and clinician delivery. Collaborate across functions to drive impactful solutions and improve healthcare expe...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $215K *

Drive innovation in virtual care by leading product development, enhancing member access, and streamlining clinician workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform healthcare experien...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $215K *

Drive product innovation in Virtual Care, enhancing member access and clinician workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategies, prioritize initiatives, and deliver impactful s...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $185K *

Lead client engagements in Real-World Data solutions, ensuring operational excellence and strong outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate client objectives into actionable plans, driving...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $144K *

Drive strategic HR initiatives while overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. Collaborate with departments to ensure compliance and foster a positive workplace culture, supporting e...

Hastings, MNRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$72K - $192K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client relationships in healthcare. As a trusted advisor, you'll guide clients through workflows, drive feature adoption, and develop strategic plans to maxim...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $165K *

Drive the development of a centralized data warehouse for biomedical research, enhancing data integration and functionality. Collaborate with teams to optimize data pipelines and support national rese...

Connecticut, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$190K - $225K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional services to State and Local Government accounts. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance customer satisfaction, and support business development efforts while ma...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $178K *

Drive excellence in pharmacovigilance by leading teams and projects, ensuring compliance and safety across clinical trials. Leverage scientific expertise and operational oversight to mentor profession...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $178K *

Drive excellence in pharmacovigilance by leading teams and ensuring compliance with global safety regulations. Influence patient safety initiatives while managing project delivery across diverse clini...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead physician coding integration initiatives, ensuring operational readiness and compliance. Collaborate across departments to enhance coding practices and drive revenue cycle...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$120K - $145K *

Execute accurate coding practices to ensure compliance and optimal reimbursement in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with clinical teams to maintain integrity and efficiency in revenue cy...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and enhance billing and coding operations, ensuring quality and compliance across multiple markets. Drive performance, coach leaders, and collaborate cross-functionally to...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion enterprise communications and change initiatives, enhancing employee engagement and understanding. Collaborate across departments to ensure clear, consistent messaging and drive organizationa...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Oversee health plan quality programs, manage audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enha...

Michigan, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $169K *

Elevate healthcare data integration by leading client engagements, optimizing EHR extracts, and providing strategic guidance. Utilize your SQL expertise to ensure data accuracy and foster strong clien...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $190K *

Join a team that's transforming clinical trials through advanced data science. Drive the development of predictive models and machine learning algorithms to enhance patient enrollment and trial manage...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $202K *

Create innovative AI-powered healthcare products by transforming complex workflows into intuitive applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful user experiences and own fe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $119K *

Advance state government affairs by managing legislative tracking and advocacy efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support kidney care policy initiatives, ensuring timely communication...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion the successful delivery of projects and technology initiatives by coordinating cross-functional teams and managing risks, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes that align with business ob...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading claims operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while driving process improvements and team development. Collaborate across functions to meet client com...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Manage complex data center programs, driving performance and client satisfaction. Lead proposal efforts and ensure successful project execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achie...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform healthcare through innovative AI deployments. As a key technical expert, you'll develop and implement cutting-edge systems that enhance clinical workflows and optimize patient interactions...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$54K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing Medicaid risk adjustment strategies, ensuring alignment between national objectives and local execution. Engage with senior leaders and stakeholders to drive performance...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $140K *

Drive innovative product strategies in healthcare by identifying market gaps and collaborating across teams to develop and implement solutions that enhance patient care and operational efficiency...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.