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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$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cancer research management. This role provides strategic leadership for grant operations, coordinates complex projects, and ensures compliance with institution...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$105K - $158K *

Empower project success by providing technical leadership and mentorship across architectural projects. Drive high-quality documentation, resolve complex issues, and support teams through all design a...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion the successful delivery of customer projects through all phases, ensuring alignment with business goals by coordinating teams and resources while managing risks and transacting key communicat...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $156K *

Lead the charge in managing xenotransplant projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and protocols while coordinating recruitment, data collection, and grant submissions to support innovative res...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$162K - $243K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical trials through strategic oversight and collaboration. Lead project management efforts globally, ensuring quality, cost, and timeline objectives are m...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $109K *

Bring your expertise to lead complex cybersecurity projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and quality execution in a dynamic environment focused on cyber risk rem...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $116K *

Join us to lead a dedicated team of clinicians in delivering exceptional home health care. Oversee patient care, ensure compliance, and drive quality improvement while mentoring staff and collaboratin...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $195K *

Drive the success of complex, cross-functional projects by leading a dynamic team, enhancing operational efficiency, and influencing strategic decisions to achieve business objectives in a fast-paced...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $175K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects, ensuring client satisfaction by overseeing planning, execution, and team development while maintaining operational excellence and safety stan...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a hands-on leader driving project execution and team development in a dynamic biotechnology environment. Lead complex projects while enhancing project management capabilities...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion regional health transformation by coordinating strategic planning initiatives across diverse healthcare partners, driving the integration of services and stakeholder engagement to enhance com...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Transform incident management operations by overseeing tracking, reporting, and resolution processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely communication and compliance while leveraging advan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $148K *

Elevate your career by leading complex R&D projects in orthopaedics. Drive cross-functional teams from concept to launch, ensuring compliance and innovation in medical device development. Your experti...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $148K *

Drive complex R&D projects from initiation to launch, leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development in the orthopedic medical device sector. Utilize strong leadership and com...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Drive successful project execution by managing the full lifecycle of commercial construction projects, ensuring client satisfaction, financial performance, and quality while fostering strong relations...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Empower project success by managing capital construction and renovation initiatives. Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution while ensuring compliance and safety standards are met. Collaborate with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Oversee engineering projects by managing resources, ensuring quality control, and fostering client relationships. Drive timely delivery and maintain project profitability while mentoring team members...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Manage complex care for patients, coordinating assessments and discharge plans. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal resource utilization and compliance with regulations, enhancing pati...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$77K - $129K *

Champion complex technology initiatives that drive measurable business value. Oversee project planning, budget management, and stakeholder alignment to ensure successful execution and high-quality out...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$77K - $129K *

Optimize your career by leading complex technology initiatives that drive measurable business value. This role involves project planning, budget oversight, risk management, and stakeholder alignment t...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading large-scale power generation projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success from incep...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving the successful execution of complex Power Conversion projects, overseeing all phases from planning to closure. Ensure financial performance, quality, and customer satisfacti...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $87K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale, cross-functional projects that enhance enrollment management while ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate across departments to drive operational ef...

Today

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to lead healthcare construction projects, ensuring timely, budget-friendly delivery while maintaining quality standards and compliance. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $94K *

Champion operational excellence by managing projects, resources, and relationships to enhance clinical engineering services. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic initiatives and mentor team...

Today

  •   Less than 5 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.