Director, Project Management

SEM Southeastern Regional Medical Center; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Atlanta is seeking a Director of Project Management to lead high-priority operational initiatives across Patient Services and outpatient operations. You will translate priorities into structured project plans, timelines, ownership, and measurable outcomes with executive reporting.

You will partner with clinicians, leaders, and frontline teams to drive collaboration, continuous improvement, data-driven decisions, and sustainable workflows that improve patient experience and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in healthcare operations or related fields.
• 5+ years of leadership/management experience in healthcare operations.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects within a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate high-priority operational initiatives across City of Hope Atlanta.
• Manage project governance, timelines, milestones, risks, resources, and stakeholder accountability with executive reporting.
• Collaborate with operational leaders, clinicians, frontline teams, and cross-functional departments to drive alignment and remove barriers.
• Support Lean Management and continuous improvement efforts to identify opportunities and sustain improvements.
• Coordinate implementation readiness for new workflows, staffing initiatives, and service expansions with training and go-live support.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and capture lessons learned to enhance performance and patient experience.

Job description

Director, Project Management About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work.

City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The Director of Project Management is responsible for leading and coordinating high-priority operational initiatives across City of Hope Atlanta. This role reports to the Executive Director, Transformation and Project Management and serves as a key partner in translating strategic and operational priorities into structured project plans, clear timelines, defined ownership, measurable outcomes, and sustainable workflows.

The Director will help create a more reliable operating rhythm for project intake, prioritization, governance, communication, performance tracking, risk escalation, and implementation follow-through.

The successful candidate: Lead and oversee strategic operational initiatives for Patient Services and outpatient operations from planning through implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities. Manage project governance, timelines, milestones, risks, resources, and stakeholder accountability while providing executive-level reporting and decision support. Partner with operational leaders, clinicians, frontline teams, and cross-functional departments to drive collaboration, resolve barriers, and maintain alignment across initiatives. Support Lean Management and continuous improvement efforts by empowering teams to identify opportunities, implement solutions, measure outcomes, and sustain improvements. Utilize operational data, performance metrics, and business analysis to guide prioritization, track results, support decision-making, and evaluate project success. Coordinate implementation readiness for new workflows, operational changes, staffing initiatives, clinic models, and service expansions, including training, communication, and go-live support. Conduct post-implementation reviews, capture lessons learned, and ensure sustainable improvements that enhance operational performance, patient experience, and organizational effectiveness. Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, continuous improvement, and frontline ownership while serving as a trusted advisor and connector between leadership and operational teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field required.
• 10+ years of experience in healthcare operations, project management, performance improvement, organizational transformation, or operational leadership.
• 5+ years of leadership/management experience in healthcare operations or related areas.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional projects within a healthcare environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with physicians, clinical leaders, operational leaders, frontline teams, and executive stakeholders.
• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Organizational Leadership, Project Management, or related field.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean, Change Management, or related certifications preferred.
• Experience in oncology, ambulatory operations, academic medicine, specialty care, access/scheduling, or service line growth.
• Background supporting large-scale operational change, clinic redesign, workflow standardization, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Experience developing business cases, implementation plans, governance frameworks, and executive presentations.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location. This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

Each of us at City of Hope believes in and is dedicated to turning hope into reality. Every researcher, nurse, doctor, administrative professional or IT specialist brings his or her unique creativity and talent to the fight against cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. Whether your interest is in the clinical, business, science or support service area, at City of Hope you will collaborate with the best and brightest colleagues, be challenged by engaging tasks and impact the lives of many people.