Healthcare IT Project Manager II - Smartsheet Lead

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health in Escondido, CA is seeking an IT Project Manager II to lead healthcare projects from initiation to closure, coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and clients to ensure scope, timelines, and budgets are met while maintaining quality.

The role requires 4–7 years of PM experience, Smartsheet proficiency, and a bachelor’s degree. PMP certification is a plus. Strong communication and risk management skills are essential in this healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 4–7 years of direct project management experience with healthcare projects preferred.
• Experience with Smartsheet for project planning and tracking.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans using Smartsheet with milestones and budgets.
• Lead status meetings and ensure clear communication with stakeholders.
• Assist senior PMs in planning, coordination, and execution.
• Analyze performance metrics and identify improvement areas.
• Escalate issues and develop mitigation plans.
• Coach Level 1 Project Managers and junior team members.
• Align projects with organizational goals and PMO standards.
• Provide regular updates to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Excel

MS Access

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Palomar Health in Escondido, CA is seeking an IT Project Manager II to lead healthcare projects from initiation to closure, coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and clients to ensure scope, timelines, and budgets are met while maintaining quality.

The role requires 4–7 years of PM experience, Smartsheet proficiency, and a bachelor’s degree. PMP certification is a plus. Strong communication and risk management skills are essential in this healthcare environment.