Lab Systems Optimization Project Manager

Health Data Movers; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Data Movers is seeking a Lab Systems Optimization Project Manager to lead laboratory transformation and modernization efforts across the enterprise. You will drive Epic Beaker CP/AP expansion, aligning clinical, operational, and technical needs.

The role requires strong project management skills, healthcare laboratory operations experience, and the ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders in complex health system environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale laboratory systems projects and operational transformation initiatives.
• Hands-on experience supporting Epic Beaker CP/AP implementations or expansions.
• Strong understanding of centralized laboratory services and workflow optimization.
• Experience in complex health system environments with PMI, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise laboratory transformation initiatives including workflow optimization and systems modernization.
• Manage Epic Beaker expansion across new facilities aligning clinical, operational, and technical needs.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure project delivery and adoption.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, risk logs, and executive updates.
• Oversee vendor relationships, integrations, testing, and deployment while managing risks.

Skills

Project management

Healthcare operations

Stakeholder management

PM methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

Epic Beaker CP/AP

Job description

Join our Team! At Health Data Movers, we move healthcare forward. As a healthcare IT consulting and staffing firm, we help health systems across the country get the most out of their technology. Join us and help shape the future of healthcare.

Duration: 06/01/2026 - 09/29/2028

Position Summary

The Lab Systems Optimization Project Manager is responsible for leading complex laboratory transformation initiatives focused on laboratory systems modernization, workflow optimization, and operational standardization across the enterprise. This role will support the expansion of Epic Beaker into a new laboratory facility while also driving broader efforts to modernize laboratory workflows, processes, and supporting technologies.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise with deep laboratory operations experience, including centralized laboratory services, laboratory workflow redesign, and laboratory systems implementation. Candidates who have managed laboratory operations, led lab systems initiatives, and successfully delivered Epic Beaker projects are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

35% Lead enterprise laboratory transformation initiatives, including laboratory workflow optimization, systems modernization, process standardization, and operational improvement efforts.

25% Manage the expansion and implementation of Epic Beaker across new facilities and laboratory environments, ensuring alignment between clinical, operational, and technical requirements.

20% Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders including laboratory leadership, operations teams, clinical staff, IT teams, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery and adoption.

10% Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, risk logs, status reports, and executive communications.

10% Oversee vendor relationships, system integrations, testing, and deployment activities while proactively managing project risks and dependencies.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale laboratory systems projects and operational transformation initiatives
• Strong understanding of centralized laboratory services, laboratory operations, and laboratory workflow optimization
• Hands-on experience supporting Epic Beaker CP/AP implementations, expansions, or optimization projects
• Experience leading laboratory systems modernization efforts and process improvement initiatives
• Strong project management skills with experience managing scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working within complex health system environments
• Knowledge of project management methodologies including PMI, Agile, and Waterfall
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience centralizing laboratory services across multiple facilities or business units
• Prior laboratory management or laboratory operations leadership experience
• Experience supporting new facility openings, laboratory expansions, or greenfield laboratory projects
• Familiarity with laboratory middleware, automation platforms, instrument integrations, and third-party laboratory systems
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification
• Proven success leading workflow redesign and operational optimization initiatives

Education and Certifications

• Credential Required / Preferred
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience Required
• PMP or equivalent project management certification Preferred
• Work Conditions
• Background check required
• Local preferred, open to hybrid with occasional travel to client sites

*Health Data Movers does not offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must maintain valid, independent legal authorization to work within the United States without requiring employer-sponsored permits.

*HDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and value the diversity of our entire team.