Senior Project Manager UCLA Health
Overview
Lead complex multi-faceted projects supporting business process improvements across the Faculty Practice Group and UCLA Health system. Report to the Manager of the Program & Project Management Office. Collaborate with executive leaders operational teams and clinical partners to implement best practices streamline processes and deliver measurable results. This high-impact role contributes directly to advancing UCLA Health’s mission of delivering world-class patient care and innovation.
What You'll Do8
- 1Lead and manage complex projects and programs across departments to drive operational efficiency and organizational improvement
- 2Oversee all phases of project management including planning execution monitoring and delivery of key outcomes
- 3Develop and maintain project documentation risk assessments and performance metrics
- 4Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication across diverse teams ensuring transparency and alignment
- 5Apply change management methodologies to support adoption and sustainability of new processes and initiatives
- 6Mentor project management team members promoting a culture of collaboration learning and excellence
- 7Lead regular team meetings establishing clear goals and objectives informing stakeholders of project status changes and strategic priorities
- 8Mentors project management staff fostering continuous improvement aligning with organizational goals and standards
Requirements16
- 1Minimum 8 years of healthcare administrative and or project management experience
- 2Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- 3Advanced knowledge of project management principles theories and concepts
- 4Demonstrated attention to detail and critical thinking skills
- 5Proven ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks
- 6Advanced organizational and project management skills
- 7Advanced communication skills effective verbal writing abilities
- 8Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization including senior leadership
- 9Competency in selecting and implementing project management methods and techniques tailored to unique project circumstances
- 10Proven leadership ability effective problem solving persuasive recommendation development integration of critical information across disciplines understanding of business strategy alignment
- 11Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 12Master's degree in MPH MHA MBA or related field
- 13Experience managing IT projects
- 14Experience managing healthcare projects
- 15Previous employment at a health plan especially Medicare Advantage health plan
- 16Lean Six Sigma certification
Salary Insight
$100 - $219k per year
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