Senior Project Manager - Healthcare

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work

Professional development

Retirement contributions

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Senior Project Manager to lead critical healthcare initiatives in Queenstown. You’ll drive clinical operations improvements, technology implementations, and patient care enhancements, partnering with hospital leaders, clinicians, IT staff and vendors.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in healthcare project management, strong leadership and a track record of delivering safe, high-quality care outcomes in complex environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in healthcare settings.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems and clinical operations projects.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and delivery of healthcare projects.
• Create comprehensive project plans with scope, resources, budget and timelines.
• Coordinate clinical, IT and administrative teams for alignment.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigations.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
• Communicate updates and progress to stakeholders regularly.

Skills

PM experience

Healthcare operations

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Healthcare IT

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly organized and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead critical initiatives within the Healthcare sector in Queenstown . This role will focus on managing projects related to clinical operations improvement, technology implementation, and patient care enhancement. You will work closely with hospital administrators, clinical staff, IT professionals, and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and effectively, meeting the highest standards of patient safety and quality care. This is a significant opportunity to influence positive change within a vital industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, execution, and successful completion of diverse healthcare projects.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, budgeting, and timelines.
• Coordinate with clinical teams, IT departments, and administrative staff to ensure project alignment and buy-in.
• Implement and monitor project progress, identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure all projects adhere to healthcare regulations, compliance standards, and best practices for patient care.
• Facilitate clear communication among all project stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in project management , with a strong emphasis on healthcare or clinical operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience managing projects involving EMR/EHR systems, clinical process improvements, or healthcare technology implementations.
• Solid understanding of healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA), quality standards, and patient safety protocols.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with both clinical and non-clinical personnel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with excellent benefits, including health insurance and retirement contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education in healthcare management.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance between in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful improvements in patient care within the Queenstown community.
• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.