Healthcare Project Manager

WM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

WM is seeking a Manager, Project - WMSS to guide compliant, safe, and efficient handling of all contracted waste streams for facilities. The role travels to local customer sites 3–4 days per week and ensures services meet safety, regulatory, and profitability standards.

The position requires healthcare industry experience, regulatory knowledge, and strong project management capabilities. Base pay reflects market norms and site variations across the U.S.

Qualifications

• 3 years in healthcare or equivalent with medical waste knowledge and consultative skills
• HAZWOPER, RCRA, DOT regulatory experience
• OSHA 24-Hour Certification
• Pre-assignment drug/alcohol testing may be required by customers
• COVID/other vaccinations may be required per customer requirements

Responsibilities

• Monitor operational performance and cost goals using tracking tools and invoice reviews
• Provide strategic consultative support to hospital staff for contracted waste streams
• Advise on EPA, DOT, DEA and other regulations affecting waste streams
• Conduct surveys to identify compliance gaps and waste segregation opportunities
• Lead implementation of new compliant services and coordinate schedules with customers
• Schedule customer-facing activity to ensure service satisfaction and profitability
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Healthcare industry experience

Public speaking

HAZWOPER Certification

RCRA & DOT compliance

OSHA 24-Hour Certification

Drug/alcohol testing familiarity

Vaccination requirements familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree (healthcare preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

The Manager, Project - WMSS is responsible for providing strategic guidance towards the compliant, safe and efficient handling and processing of all Waste Streams contracted by the facility(s). Ensures the services provided to the facility(s) by Stericycle consistently meet service expectations, regulatory and safety compliance measures, and are provided in a productive and profitable manner.

The Manager, Project - WMSS is responsible for providing strategic guidance towards the compliant, safe and efficient handling and processing of all Waste Streams contracted by the facility(s). Ensures the services provided to the facility(s) by Stericycle consistently meet service expectations, regulatory and safety compliance measures, and are provided in a productive and profitable manner.

This position is remote, but will need to be able to travel to local customer sites 3-4 per week.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitors the performance of operational efficiencies and assist in ensuring that their performance and cost goals are being achieved by utilizing cost tracking tools and reviewing invoices for accuracy. Identifies and executes ways to reduce costs while still fulfilling contractual obligations
• Provides strategic consultative resources to hospital staff to assist them in managing all contracted waste streams in a safe and compliant manner. Serve as the primary liaison in managing all contracted waste streams
• Provides expert knowledge as needed on each of the regulations associated with the waste streams being managed (i.e., EPA, DOT, DEA, and any other state or local regulations)
• Conduct Survey for customers identifying compliance gaps and waste segregation opportunities utilizing the Virtual Compliance Partner application
• Project manage implementation of new compliance-based services including the tracking, coordinating, and communication of schedules and expectations to internal and external customers. Develop and deliver customized training for the implementation and maintenance of the contract
• Regularly schedule and complete customer-facing activity with focus on service satisfaction, building relationships, and identifying ways to improve operational efficiencies and profitability
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• 3 years of experience in the healthcare industry, or the equivalent in related work experience, demonstrating excellent working knowledge of medical waste issues and the healthcare industry, and consultative skills to effectively deal with customers. Candidate is confident with public speaking duties
• HAZWOPER Certification
• RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience
• OSHA 24-Hour Certification
• Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing.
• Some WM customers require COVID and other vaccinations. For these positions, proof of vaccination will be required subject only to any obligation to accommodate for religious or disability reasons.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree with experience in healthcare discipline preferred, or the equivalent in related work experience, demonstrating detailed knowledge of OSHA and/or EPA-RCRA and/or U.S. DOT, and/or The Joint Commission Standards

Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Pay

The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $72,800 - $86,500. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.