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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$275K - $325K *

Drive the growth of healthcare practices by owning strategy, partnerships, and P&L. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored financial solutions, while leveraging your network to establish Flex as t...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of IT operations by building support infrastructure, managing vendor relations, and ensuring seamless tech experiences across teams. Collaborate closely with security teams to maintain...

Brooklyn, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $138K *

Unlock innovative healthcare solutions by leading product strategy and lifecycle management for clinical programs. Collaborate across teams to enhance member experiences and drive business value while...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading cross-functional teams to deliver clinical research projects on time and within budget, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client expectations while...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Engage in cutting-edge AI development by designing and scaling intelligent applications. Leverage Generative AI and modern tools to enhance productivity and integrate workflows within healthcare platf...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering seamless customer implementations by managing complex projects from kickoff to go-live. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely execution, high-quality outcomes, and ex...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $157K *

Lead the charge in managing complex, large-scale programs to drive strategic objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee project execution, and deliver executive-level communications...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Deliver impactful project leadership in a multi-phase AI integration program, ensuring timely execution and alignment with strategic goals while fostering collaboration across technical and leadership...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K *

Join a team that's driving impactful cross-functional initiatives by leading strategic delivery efforts. Leverage your project management expertise to align complex projects with enterprise priorities...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$111K - $163K *

Join a team dedicated to driving successful IT project outcomes through effective management methodologies, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion while aligning with business goals and fostering c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive clinical trial success across regions. Leverage your expertise in project management and mentoring to ensure compliance, quality, and timely execution of st...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Oversee the end-to-end implementation of advanced instrumentation and digital solutions, ensuring project milestones are met while coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality customer...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $125K *

Elevate product strategy and delivery by leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs and mission-critical outcomes in a fully remote environment...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $140K *

Drive project success in clinical research by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring timely deliverables, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Leverage your expertise to enhance operational effic...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $199K *

Lead the charge in strategic and operational execution of healthcare initiatives, ensuring timely execution and integration of project plans while managing complex budgets to drive business success an...

Missouri, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $222K *

Manage complex clinical trials from initiation to completion, ensuring project success through effective coordination, communication, and teamwork across diverse functional areas and stakeholders. Dri...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $190K *

Champion project delivery and financial management within the Enterprise Data portfolio. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution, effective communication, and risk mitigation while prep...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $160K *

Drive project success by managing integrated delivery across AI task orders, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring adherence to quality standards while maintaining project roadmaps and sche...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $162K *

Drive project success by leading design and construction phases, managing teams, and ensuring client satisfaction in commercial and mission-critical environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to deli...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing project management processes for a VHA client team. Utilize your expertise to enhance strategic planning, decision-making, and execution while collaborating with senior s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading global oncology clinical trials, driving project execution, managing timelines, and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative therapies for patients worldwide in a d...

Indiana, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing cancer therapies by leading global oncology clinical trials, managing cross-functional study teams, and ensuring high standards of study execution and complia...

Tennessee, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $135K *

Lead the charge in advancing oncology research by managing global clinical trials. Utilize your expertise to ensure seamless operation, compliance, and timely delivery across diverse oncology studies...

Minnesota, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $135K *

Drive global oncology clinical trials by managing operational execution and ensuring compliance with timelines and regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance cancer research and d...

Oklahoma, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive IT transformation by managing complex programs, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery across multiple projects. Play a key role in enhancing customer experience and improvin...

Englewood, CORemote

4 weeks ago

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

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.