Project Manager (Process Improvement & Change Management) — Temp-to-Perm (Mostly Remote)

Location: Mostly Remote (Philadelphia-area candidates strongly preferred for occasional required onsite visits) Type: Temporary with intent to convert (Temp-to-Perm) Experience: Ideal candidate has 7–10 years of relevant experience About The Role We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead an advanced portfolio of complex, cross-functional projects supporting the evolving needs of the department. This role partners closely with departmental leadership to develop and deliver project plans aligned with organizational strategy, with a strong emphasis on process improvement and change management. You will also serve as a consultant and facilitator on cross-disciplinary initiatives that leverage the department’s expertise and drive measurable operational improvements. Key Responsibilities Project Identification • Identify and organize projects by defining scope, goals, and deliverables • Perform needs analyses to confirm departmental and institutional needs are met • Identify key stakeholders and appropriate project team members Project Initiation & Planning • Secure project approval; confirm resource availability, timelines, and financial commitments • Facilitate stakeholder discussions to align on outcomes, priorities, and success measures • Coordinate complex customer input, ideas, and feedback across teams • Create detailed project documentation, including work breakdown structures, schedules, and roles/responsibilities • Communicate project objectives, milestones, and expectations to project teams • Present project plans and updates to stakeholders and varied audiences Project Execution • Manage end-to-end execution: track progress, manage issues, and mitigate risks • Build strong relationships across collaborating departments and teams • Meet regularly with project sponsors to: • Report on progress toward milestones and overall project status • Provide insights into project health and key risks • Proactively escalate issues and recommend corrective actions to realign outcomes when needed Project Closure • Complete post-project evaluations to assess outcomes and impact • Ensure deliverables align with intended results and desired operational improvements • Document lessons learned and present findings to stakeholders • Assemble, finalize, and archive project documentation Required Qualifications & Skills • Advanced knowledge of PMBOK (charters, work plans, budgets, productivity tools) • Intermediate knowledge of BABOK • Intermediate knowledge of quality improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) • Advanced knowledge of change management principles (organizational dynamics, change theory, improvement tools/methods) • Advanced knowledge of risk management principles • Intermediate knowledge of healthcare and/or research operations and systems • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) Competencies • Excellent written and verbal communication • Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail • Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to recommendations/decisions • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels • Proven ability to influence outcomes without direct authority Work Arrangement This is a mostly remote role. Philadelphia-area candidates are strongly preferred due to occasional required onsite visits. #ZR